Northwestern University
Overview
The Garage at Northwestern University is a vibrant hub and entrepreneurial community where students build the knowledge, resilience, and connections needed to bring innovative ideas to life. The Administrative Assistant plays a key role in shaping the daily experience and operational efficiency of The Garage. Serving as the first point of contact for students and visitors, this position ensures a welcoming and organized environment. Primary responsibilities include coordinating events and guest visits, managing conference room scheduling, and overseeing catering orders. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about supporting a dynamic, student-focused space.
This position provides a variety of clerical and administrative support which may include drafting and typing letters, reports, charts, graphs, etc. using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and/or presentation software; basic bookkeeping; screening calls and visitors; preparing agendas and making arrangements including travel, etc. for meetings and special events; and/or managing supervisor’s and/or department calendar.
Responsibilities
Documents & Databases
Proofs for spelling and grammar.
Enters information into spreadsheets and/or databases.
Compiles routine reports, statistics, tables, charts, etc. from readily available information.
Website
Coordinates content maintenance of websites and/or blogs.
Coordination
Coordinates supervisor's and/or department calendar.
Coordinates registration and travel.
Coordinates events which may include scheduling rooms and/or guest speakers and arranging for routine materials, technology and refreshments.
Contacts
Provides information via phone, e-mail, mail, etc.
Represents supervisor in routine/standard situations with various levels of personnel both internally and externally.
Supervision
Coordinates work of receptionists, program assistants, temporary/work-study students, etc.
Miscellaneous
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
A high school diploma or equivalent required.
2 years of administrative support or other relevant experience required.
Minimum Competencies
Intermediate knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, email, and database software programs is required.
Target hiring range for this position will be between $21.36-$23.96 per hour. 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.
Benefits 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 University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. 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.
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This position provides a variety of clerical and administrative support which may include drafting and typing letters, reports, charts, graphs, etc. using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and/or presentation software; basic bookkeeping; screening calls and visitors; preparing agendas and making arrangements including travel, etc. for meetings and special events; and/or managing supervisor’s and/or department calendar.
Responsibilities
Documents & Databases
Proofs for spelling and grammar.
Enters information into spreadsheets and/or databases.
Compiles routine reports, statistics, tables, charts, etc. from readily available information.
Website
Coordinates content maintenance of websites and/or blogs.
Coordination
Coordinates supervisor's and/or department calendar.
Coordinates registration and travel.
Coordinates events which may include scheduling rooms and/or guest speakers and arranging for routine materials, technology and refreshments.
Contacts
Provides information via phone, e-mail, mail, etc.
Represents supervisor in routine/standard situations with various levels of personnel both internally and externally.
Supervision
Coordinates work of receptionists, program assistants, temporary/work-study students, etc.
Miscellaneous
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
A high school diploma or equivalent required.
2 years of administrative support or other relevant experience required.
Minimum Competencies
Intermediate knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, email, and database software programs is required.
Target hiring range for this position will be between $21.36-$23.96 per hour. 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.
Benefits 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 University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. 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.
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