at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Opening Id: 50606
Department: MED-NUIN
Salary/Grade: NEX/10
Job Summary:
The Program Assistant 2 will assist with operations in the Northwestern University Interdepartmental Neuroscience (NUIN) graduate program, a cross-campus Ph.D.-granting organization that serves ~120 graduate students and ~160 faculty housed in approximately 30 departments; the NIH funded NU-PREP postbaccalaureate program housed within the NUIN department, and three NIH funded T32 training grant programs. The NUIN PA2 is “the face” of the NUIN program and is a critical member of a dedicated team of administrators.
The PA2 Provides a variety of clerical & administrative support which may include drafting & typing letters, reports, charts, graphs, etc. using word processing, spreadsheet, database, &/or presentation software; basic bookkeeping; screening calls & visitors; preparing agendas & making arrangements including travel, etc. for meetings & special events; managing supervisor's &/or dept calendar, and/or keeping the program website and membership accurate and up to date.
Please note: PA2 will be required to work in both Evanston and Chicago locations throughout the week dependent upon needs of the organization. Option for 1-2 virtual days/week depending on in-person staffing needs.
Specific Responsibilities:
Documents & Databases
- Prepares manuscripts, scientific, technical &/or statistical documents.
- Proofs for spelling & grammar.
- Enters information into spreadsheets &/or databases.
- Creates equations.
- Compiles routine reports, statistics, tables, charts, etc. from readily available information.
Website
- Coordinates content maintenance of websites &/or blogs.
- Trains &/or assists faculty &/or staff in updating their websites &/or blogs.
