at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Opening Id: 50564
Department: Medill - Administration
Salary/Grade: EXS/8
Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications is a leader in education and research. As the media industry experiences unprecedented change, Medill is at the forefront of innovation. Our expert teaching and thought leadership focus on enduring skills and values as well as new techniques and technologies that are changing the way stories are told and consumed in today's digital world. In recently celebrating our 100th year in 2021, our experience in leading the fields of journalism and IMC is unparalleled.
Medill offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in journalism, and an undergraduate certificate and graduate degree in integrated marketing communications. The Medill community is tight-knit and supportive. It consists of 100 faculty, 60 staff, 1,200 students and 18,000 alumni. The diversity of the Medill community has been a source of innovation, excellence and leadership throughout our history. Today Medill continues its commitment to creating an inclusive environment and to providing equity in opportunities regarding research, teaching, administration and student services. We aim to welcome students, staff and faculty from diverse backgrounds and support them so they may thrive at Medill.
Job Summary:
The Assistant Director of Business & Finance manages the day-to-day financial operations of the Medill School at Northwestern University. This position coordinates with central offices including HR, Budget, Financial Aid, Facilities, Purchasing, IT, Research Provost, etc. The Assistant Director provides financial models and analyses for the school leadership and its partnering central offices. This position assists with the quarterly and annual budgeting and forecasting processes. The Assistant Director supervises a team of two staff members and works closely with the Executive Director to oversee the workflow and structure of the Business & Finance Office.
Please note: Supervisor provides objectives & deadlines. Work is reviewed for fulfillment of objective & deadlines & overall compliance with policy & procedures. EE completes some activities without direction, informing supervisor only of potentially controversial matters, &/or far-reaching implications.
This position will be on-site on the Evanston campus for a minimum of two days per week, while the remaining time is allowed to be worked remotely. This remote working arrangement will be evaluated on a regular basis and may be changed based on business and operational needs.
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