Temporary Program Assistant

Department: Temp Center
Salary/Grade: TMP/01

Position: Temporary Program Assistant
Hours: This is a full-time position (30 hours per week/ M-F)
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Campus: Evanston
Approximate start date: 4/1/2026
Approximate end date: 6/30/2026

Northwestern University is seeking a temporary full-time Program Assistant for the Evanston campus.

Temporary Job Description:

• Assist with daily operations, including events, faculty support, admissions, and alumni.
• Assists with scheduling, mailing, and expenses.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and other Microsoft Office applications;
• Experience creating basic surveys;
• Ability to coordinate logistics and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism;
• Customer service orientation
• Ability to interact effectively with candidates, staff, and stakeholders

Northwestern University seeks to employ a varied and diverse range of dynamic people who understand the importance of our mission and vision. When you consider a temporary opportunity at Northwestern University, you know that you are joining an institution with a deep history of academic, professional and personal development.

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. 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.