at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Opening Id: 50690
Department: Kellogg Ctr for Sci & Innov
Salary/Grade: EXS/7
Job Summary:
The Kellogg School of Management is seeking an energetic, well-organized, and reliable Business Administrator to support Professor Dashun Wang, the Faculty Director of the Center for Science of Science and Innovation (CSSI) and the Innovation Institute and co-Director of the Ryan Institute on Complexity. The Business Administrator will be responsible for supporting calendar and email management, submitting and processing expenses, planning complex travel, reserving rooms and spaces for meetings and events, managing smooth administrative operating practices, and project work centered on the priorities of the Faculty Director. The Business Administrator must have a service-minded work ethic and the ability to efficiently manage a variety of priorities. Reliability, discretion, and professionalism in dealing with senior leaders and confidential information are critical in this role. The successful candidate can operate independently and react with appropriate urgency to situations requiring a quick turnaround.
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.
Will be required to work some evenings and weekends regularly to support the Faculty Director and associated events.
Specific Responsibilities:
Areas of Responsibility:
- Coordination & administration of at least 4 of the following:
- Budget & Financial
- Communications & Outreach
