at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Opening Id: 54051
Department: Temp Center
Salary/Grade: TMP/01
Position: Temporary Development Assistant
Hours: This is a part-time position (20-30 hours per week/ 8:30am-5pm / M-F)
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Campus: Chicago
Approximate start date: 7/13/2026
Approximate end date: 12/18/2026
Northwestern University is seeking a temporary Part-time Development Assistant for the Chicago campus.
Temporary Job Description:
Development Assistant will support the development team coordinating the 19th Annual Robert J. Havey, MD Institute for Global Health Benefit Dinner scheduled for September 16, 2026. Working closely with the global health development team, this position will manage registration and giving lists, maintain computer records tracking donor and prospect information and interactions, and generate correspondence, reports, and other digital and printed materials.
Duties include:
- Work in the Salesforce CRM online platform to update attendee and donor information
- Accept and track RSVPs, donations/sponsorships, etc.
- Conduct follow-up (calls, e-mail, correspondence) regarding reservations/tickets, gifts, tables and sponsorships
- Assist in production of printed materials (place cards, nametags, event program, etc.)
- Conduct event follow-up duties, including acknowledgment letters, reporting, etc.
- Attend the event in-person in the evening on September 16, 2026
- Other duties as assigned relating to the event, as well as administrative support for associated development events and initiatives
Qualifications Required:
- Associate degree or equivalent required
- One year in a communications, business administration, data management, or administrative support role.
- Strong data management skills (collection, analysis, distribution, maintenance) and experience with modern database and information system technologies
