at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Opening Id: 50584
Department: Office for Research
Salary/Grade: NEX/12
For full consideration, please submit a resume and a cover letter with your application.
Job Summary:
The Administrative Assistant 4 position within the Office for Research reports to the Associate Vice President (AVP) for Research, and will provide administrative support to other AVPs as needed. In addition, this position will provide daily administrative support to the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee Office (IACUC).
This position coordinates a broad variety of administrative processes & activities such as database, budget, & HR - maintenance & reporting; communications including website design; & management of supervisor(s) &/or dept's multiple calendars & events. Reviews administrative work procedures, policies & operational methods; identifies & documents as applicable: Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); best practices; appropriate filing & audit mechanisms; financial & performance metrics reporting; & regulatory & compliance systems.
This position supports senior leadership in the Office for Research (OR) and therefore is visible to individual across OR and the University. The position will build strong working relationships within OR and across the University. OR strives to create a collaborative, positive work environment, and the individual in this role will be a key member of the OR team helping to foster this environment.
In representing OR the individual in this position must exhibit Northwestern values and behaviors, including:
- Taking ownership and doing what is needed without having to be asked.
- Bringing forward options and solutions, not just identifying problems.
