Department: Temp Center Salary/Grade: TMP/01 Position: Temporary Business Administrator 2 Hours: This is a full-time position (40 hours per week, 8:30 am-5 pm) Pay: $33.00 per hour Campus: Evanston Approximate start date: 3/16/2026 Approximate end date: 8/31/2026
Northwestern University is seeking a temporary Business Administrator 2.
Specific Responsibilities Uses some judgment to adapt an advanced knowledge of skills, methods, practices, policies &/or procedures & a moderate degree of innovation, analysis & reasoning to complete work that is somewhat project oriented & involves some complex problems &/or decisions.
Ensures prompt payment of invoices, researching errors/delayed transactions. Level I & II NU Financials approver. Produces, edits, and distributes communications and presentations. Manages website, assuring updates are made in a timely manner. Plans numerous special events throughout the year, assuring all logistics are complete. Monitors area facilities conditions & directs requests to Facilities Management using FAMIS. Works with management to assign staff &/or faculty space including appropriate FM refresh/renovation & furniture purchase. Coordinates set up of furniture, data & phone lines. Recommends changes & improvements to administrative operations to ensure most effective & efficient use of revenue streams for faculty & staff recruitment, program development, research expansions, space planning, etc.
Miscellaneous Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelors or higher degree in a major such as business, accounting or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience. 4 years administrative experience including budgets, finance, grants, facilities, &/or human resources; or other relevant experience.
Minimum Competencies: Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with a variety of internal and external constituents; writes in a clear and well-organized manner. Must demonstrate good judgment and strong attention to detail and timelines; the ability to manage, organize, and prioritize simultaneous tasks. Must be able to adapt to changing priorities and adjust projects and tasks to meet different situations. Takes initiative to improve project results and to problem-solve; anticipates and plans for potential tasks needed. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.
Equal Opportunity Employer Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement.
Accommodations Process Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.