at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
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Job ID50480
LocationEvanston, Illinois
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Department: PCE - Proteomics Ctr of Exc
Salary/Grade: NEX/10
Job Summary:
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; &/or managing supervisor's &/or dept calendar. 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.
Specific Responsibilities:
Documents & Databases
Prepares manuscripts, scientific, technical &/or statistical documents.
Proofs for spelling & grammar.
Enters information into spreadsheets &/or databases.
Compiles routine reports, statistics, tables, charts, etc. from readily available information.
Coordination
Coordinates supervisor's &/or dept calendar.
Coordinates registration & travel.
Coordinates events which may include scheduling rooms &/or guest speaker & arranging for routine materials, technology & refreshments.
Contacts
Provides information via phone, e-mail, mail, etc.
Represents supervisor in routine/standard situations with various levels of personnel both internally & externally.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: (Education, experience, and any other certifications or clearances)
A high school diploma or equivalent required.
2 years of administrative support or other relevant experience required.
Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)
Intermediate knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, email, and database software programs is required.
Preferred Qualifications: (Education and experience)
At least 2 year of prior administrative support
Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)
Knowledge of microsoft suite of software (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook)
Highly organized and proactive
Target hiring range for this position will be between $20.00-$23.00 per hour. 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
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 this land today.
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