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Description
Department: SoC Communication StudiesSalary/Grade: NEX/12
Job Summary:
Coordinates a broad variety of administrative processes & activities such as database, budget, & HR - maintenance & reporting; communications including website design; & management of supervisor(s) &/or dept's multiple calendars & events. Reviews administrative work procedures, policies & operational methods; identifies & documents as applicable: Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); best practices; appropriate filing & audit mechanisms; financial & performance metrics reporting; & regulatory & compliance systems.
Please note: This position is hybrid, with approximately 3 days per week in-person. Work can be fully in-person, if the candidate prefers it, but the work cannot be done fully remote.
Specific Responsibilities:
Documents & Databases
- Based on analysis, research, &/or knowledge of subject matter, professional field &/or topic, prepares & compiles correspondence, reports, etc.
- Creates &/or maintains complex spreadsheets &/or databases &/or reports, queries, charts, etc. based on supervisor's information objectives.
Website
- Oversees creation, design & maintenance of website &/or blog content ensuring ease & practicality of use for targeted audience & objective.
- Organizes information in ways that promotes & encourages use of site.
Human Resources
- Coordinates administration of all HR actions from hiring to termination.
Coordination
- Manages supervisor's &/or dept calendar.
- Manages complex scheduling arrangements involving multiple parties & conferences, international travel, etc.
- Sets-up & cancels meetings based on knowledge of subject & attendees.
- Coordinates large scale &/or complex events.
- Ensures that all logistics such as advertising, registration, speakers, international travel arrangements, venues, catering, technology, etc. have been completed.
Contacts
- Represents the dept, program or project with various levels of personnel both internally & externally managing & facilitating confidential &/or critical information.
- Responds to unanticipated & complex issues.
Supervision
- Coordinates work of receptionists, program assts, temporary/work-study students, secretaries, clerical assts, interns, etc.
Miscellaneous
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A high school diploma or equivalent required.
- 5 years of administrative support or other relevant experience required.
Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)
- Advanced knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, email, and database software programs is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior research experience
- Prior experience working with undergraduate students
Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)
- Ability to manage projects and timelines
- Knowledge of collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, G-Suite
- Effective communication skills
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 requires all staff and faculty to be vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to limited exceptions. For more information, please visit our COVID-19 and Campus Updates website.
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.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Click for information on EEO is the Law.
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Job Information
- Job ID: 63442574
- Location:
Evanston, Illinois, United States - Company Name For Job: Northwestern University
- Position Title: Administrative Assistant 4
- Job Function: Other

Administrative Assistant 4
Northwestern University
Evanston,
IL,
United States
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Administrative Assistant 4
Northwestern University
Evanston,
IL,
United States

Administrative Assistant 4
Northwestern University
Evanston,
IL,
United States

Administrative Assistant 2 (Multiple Openings)
Northwestern University
Evanston,
IL,
United States