at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Opening Id: 50130
Department: Kellogg Acctg Info and Mgt
Salary/Grade: EXS/8
Job Summary:
The Business Administrator (BA) is the senior administrative position in a department within a school & provides thought leadership in reviewing & recommending policy & procedure designed to enhance operational excellence. Ensures the effective, compliant, & efficient daily management of all operational, financial, & business functions in support of the business area's mission & in coordination with central offices such as HR, Budget, Facilities, IT, & Provost. Represents business area on internal & external administrative affairs by recommending alternatives & suggestions.
The Business Administrator is an integral part of the Kellogg faculty support infrastructure, providing primary administrative oversight to the Accounting Information & Management department. Reporting to the Director of Academic Departments, the business administrator works closely with department leadership and serves as the senior administrator for all academic operations, supervising the administrative staff and functioning as the central liaison to the department chair(s), faculty, and doctoral students. In collaboration with administrative support areas across the school, the business administrator helps build and lead cross-departmental expertise to enhance operational excellence in financial stewardship, course logistics, academic events, and research support.
Supports faculty community by delivering and developing best practices and standard operating procedures within a collaborative, team-oriented environment. Within the department and in collaboration with school administrative teams coordinates course planning and logistics, seminar programming, and PhD student recruitment. Oversees student, temporary staff, and contractor hiring to support teaching and research, and works closely with department leadership to ensure all curricular support needs are met. Ensures the highest level of service is delivered to all faculty, staff, and visitors. Represents the department in internal and exte
