Assistant to the Director, IPR

Duties

• Documents & Databases
• Coordination
• Miscellaneous

Specific Responsibilities

Based on analysis, research, or knowledge of subject matter, prepares and compiles correspondence, reports, etc.

Creates and/or maintains complex spreadsheets and/or databases and/or reports, queries, charts, etc. based on supervisor's information objectives.

Manages supervisor's and/or department calendar. Manages complex scheduling arrangements involving multiple parties and conferences, international travel, etc.

Sets-up and cancels meetings based on knowledge of subject and attendees. Coordinates large scale and/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 department, program or project with various levels of personnel both internally and externally managing and facilitating confidential and/or critical information. Responds to unanticipated and complex issues.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5 years of administrative support or other relevant experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree.

Target Hiring Range

$23.50-$27.81 per hour.

Benefits

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs.

Professional Growth & Development

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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.