Temporary Program Assistant

Temporary Job Description

This role will regularly engage with the Director and Program Manager of the Israel Innovation Project and will function as administrative support to ensure core program functions. This role will support faculty and staff with processing expense reports, payment requests, calendar management, and email communications. Additionally, this role will assist with events (virtual and in-person), including managing promotions, tech support, and post-event logistics.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Experience with Canvas and NU Financials is a plus
• A bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• One year experience in a communication, business administration, data management, or administrative support role
• Project management skills and demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• High level of organizational skills and attention to detail
• Diligent and can work independently
• Experience working with confidential information
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Tech savvy
• Quick learner
• Team player
• Photoshop, Canvas, Indesign, or other design software experience, if possible, but not mandatory

About the Role

Northwestern University is seeking a temporary Part-time Program Assistant for the Evanston campus. The approximate start date is 5/1/2026 and the approximate end date is 4/30/2027.

Responsibilities

This role will regularly engage with the Director and Program Manager of the Israel Innovation Project and will function as administrative support to ensure core program functions. This role will support faculty and staff with processing expense reports, payment requests, calendar management, and email communications. Additionally, this role will assist with events (virtual and in-person), including managing promotions, tech support, and post-event logistics.

Requirements

The Israel Innovation Project (IIP) is a project that advances Northwestern’s technological and scientific partnerships with Israeli institutions of higher learning through collaborative research, global educational initiatives, innovative business ventures, and public engagement. IIP’s role is to create long-lasting relationships that will expand opportunities for faculty, researchers, students, and partners to team up with counterparts in Israel.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• One year experience in a communication, business administration, data management, or administrative support role
• Project management skills and demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• High level of organizational skills and attention to detail
• Diligent and can work independently
• Experience working with confidential information
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Tech savvy
• Quick learner
• Team player
• Photoshop, Canvas, Indesign, or other design software experience, if possible, but not mandatory

Skills

• Experience with Canvas and NU Financials is a plus
• Project management skills and demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• High level of organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Tech savvy
• Quick learner
• Photoshop, Canvas, Indesign, or other design software experience, if possible, but not mandatory

Benefits

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status.

Pay

$20.00 per hour

Schedule

This is a part-time position (20 hours per week / flex / M-F)

Campus

Campus: Evanston