Temporary Program Assistant 3

at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Opening Id: 50758

Department: Temp Center
Salary/Grade: TMP/01

Position: Temporary Program Assistant 3 
Hours: This is a full-time position (40 hours per week/ 8am-5pm)
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Campus: Chicago
Approximate start date: 8/5/2024
Approximate end date: 10/31/2024

Northwestern University is seeking a temporary Full-time Program Assistant 3 for the Chicago campus.

Temporary Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled temporary team member to support NQUIRES, the outcomes research group in the Department of Surgery, assisting in the coordination and management of various operational and administrative tasks. Responsibilities include planning and scheduling meetings, seminars, and events, taking meticulous meeting minutes, and developing agendas for staff meetings. The role involves fielding requests from research staff, coordinating operations for fellows (including software license requests, IT support, and equipment procurement), and managing access to datasets. Additionally, the position will assist with tasks related to grant renewals and other administrative duties as needed. The ideal candidate should possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask effectively in a dynamic research environment.

Qualifications Required:

A bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience;

Strong writing skills;

High level of organizational skills and attention to detail;

Diligent and can work independently;

Experience working with confidential information;

Professionalism;

Flexibility, adaptability in a fast paced environment.

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