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LocationEvanston, Illinois
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Department: WCAS Art History
Salary/Grade: NEX/10
Job Summary:
The Program Assistant 2 for the Department of Art History and the Department of Classics provides support to the undergraduate programs and coordinates events and communications efforts for both departments. The ideal candidate will have excellent people skills, exceptional attention to detail, and an interest in having a varied portfolio.
This is a full-time position that offers a hybrid work schedule; more information about the work schedule will be discussed during the interview. The target hiring range for this position is $38,460.96 - $54,079.20 per year, which is $18.42 - $25.90 hourly. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data..
This position requires both a resume and cover letter for a complete application. Please submit both documents for your candidacy to be considered.
Specific Responsibilities:
Undergraduate Programs:
Provides administration support to the Directors of Undergraduate Studies and other faculty administrators; assists students with a variety of program-related actions and milestones such as major/minor processing, honors thesis, and study abroad.
Department Communications:
Responds to general inquiries, including those sent to the departmental email accounts; maintains list servs; coordinates content maintenance of websites &/or blogs. Assists in the production of the departments' newsletters, ensuring newsletters are produced on deadline. Collects and organizes newsletter content and oversees design. Demonstrates professionalism and discretion in all communications.
Event Planning:
Coordinates department events including lectures, graduation events, and other gatherings. Publicizes events through updates to University websites, digital signage, and posters. Executes all tasks related to event logistics and staffs events as needed.
Supervision:
May supervise work-study students.
Accounting:
Verifies income &/or expenses; assists with reconciliation of accounts; and investigates & resolves discrepancies.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
A high school diploma or its equivalent
At least 2 years of administrative support experience
Minimum Competencies:
Intermediate knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, email, and database software programs
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience working with students
Previous experience with event planning
Background related to art history or classical studies, or the humanities more broadly
Preferred Competencies:
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Excellent attention to detail
Flexibility and willingness to work with a team
Familiarity with web updating and design software
Interest in the intellectual and cultural climate of higher education
Superb professionalism
Benefits:
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.
Work-Life and Wellness:
Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.
Professional Growth & Development:
Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.
Northwestern strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for people who can obtain them as a critical tool for minimizing severe illness. More information can be found on the COVID-19 and Campus Updates webpage.
The Northwestern campus sits on the traditional homelands of the people of the Council of Three Fires, the Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Odawa as well as the Menominee, Miami and Ho-Chunk nations. We acknowledge and honor the original people of the land upon which Northwestern University stands, and the Native people who remain on... For full info follow application link.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
