at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Opening Id: 54121
Department: WCAS Center for Global Studies
Salary/Grade: EXS/5
Job Summary:
The Center for Global Studies seeks an experienced administrative professional to support several new initiatives. This role supports the Roberta Buffett International Studies Program by fostering undergraduate engagement, assisting faculty with curricular development, and coordinating key academic initiatives. Responsibilities include managing logistics for the Practitioners in Residence program and collaborating with the Buffett Institute on the Roberta Buffett Visiting Professor in International Studies. The position also involves maintaining relationships with visiting instructors, overseeing Global Café graduate mentors, and supporting event planning. Additionally, the role provides support to IS majors and minors on program requirements, maintains records of student progress toward degree completion, and processes forms related to declarations, graduation petitions, and study abroad articulation.
The first 6 months require 5 days onsite. The target hiring range for this position will be between $53,000 - $68,000 per year. 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.
Specific Responsibilities:
Student Engagement & Support
- Update IS majors and minors on program requirements and targeted opportunities in collaboration with other Center for Global Studies units, the Roberta Buffett Institute, and the Global Learning Office among others.
- Maintain an accurate and up-to-date database tracking student progress toward degree completion.
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Process and submit required forms for major/minor declarations and provide guidance on petitions to graduate and study abroad articulation.
Faculty & Curriculum Support
- Support faculty in advancing curricular development goals.
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Assist with academic programming and integration of visiting scholars into curriculum.
Program & Partnership Coordination
- Administer logistics for the Practitioners in Residence program.
- Coordinate with the Buffett Institute on the Roberta Buffett (RB) Visiting Professor in International Studies.
Manage relationships with visiting instructors and exter
