at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Opening Id: 50400
Department: MCC Materials Science & Engg
Salary/Grade: NEX/12
Job Summary:
Program Assistant coordinates administrative processes and prioritizes, directs, and responds to business matters involving administrative functions associated with the operation of the PI (Monica Olvera de la Cruz) group. Creates and maintains associated documents, spreadsheets, databases, meetings, special events, etc. and alerts PI and supervisor of critical issues and upcoming events. Maintains PI calendar and scheduling as well as arranging all PI travel and reimbursements. Additionally assists with maintaining PI CV and bios and supports letter writing activities.
This is a one-year term appointment eligible for renewal based on performance and funding.
Specific Responsibilities:
Documents & Databases
- Based on analysis, research, &/or knowledge of subject matter, professional field &/or topic, prepares & compiles correspondence, reports, etc.
- Creates &/or maintains complex spreadsheets &/or databases &/or reports, queries, charts, etc. based on supervisor's information objectives.
Website
- Oversees creation, design & maintenance of website &/or blog content ensuring ease & practicality of use for targeted audience & objective.
- Organizes information in ways that promotes & encourages use of site.
- Gathers information regarding programs, events, etc.
- Creates, writes, edits & posts articles, newsletters, program summaries, etc. to website.
