Talent Development Program Assistant

Specific Responsibilities

• Coverscheduling, logistics, and documentation for the Talent Development team’s meetings, events, and workshops.
• Supports event and program logistics, including registration, materials, and venue setup.
• Assists with special projects, such as employee engagement events, recognition events, and talent management activities.
• Provides logistical and documentation support to the Talent Management Program manager and Organization Development consultant.
• Aids in budget management by processing reimbursements, accounts payable and receivable transactions, tracking expenses, and preparing financial reports.
• Maintains the department’s website and drafts communication materials.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements and documents standard operating procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in administrative support, preferably in HR, talent development, or related fields, with a focus on project coordination, budgeting, and event planning.
• Skills: Strong organizational and project management skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), excellent written and verbal communication skills, customer service mindset, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: Experience supporting a human resources, talent development, or organizational development department, preferably in higher education.
• Skills: Experience with online content management or web-editing tools for website maintenance, ability to analyze data and generate reports for operational improvements and strategic planning.

Benefits

The available benefits package includes 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.

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. Flexible work arrangements, childcare, and senior/adult care programs are available.

Professional Growth and Development

Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances, offering a variety of tools and resources for professional growth and continuing education.

Pay and Schedule

Target hiring range for this position will be between $24.00 to $27.00 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.