Temporary Program Assistant

Position Details

Department: Temp Center

Salary/Grade: TMP/01

Position: Temporary Program Assistant 4

Hours: This is a part-time position (37.5 hours per week/ 12 pm - 8pm M-Th, 8am - 4:30pm Saturdays)

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Campus: Chicago

Approximate start date: 5/11/2026

Approximate end date: 6/20/2026

The Evening & Weekend Program Assistant role is a highly visible, critical role that serves as the front line for a very busy MBA Program Office. This position provides high-level administrative support and world-class client relations to faculty, students, staff and visitors, and is a key member of the Student Experience Team.

The Administrative Assistant will be highly engaged with current students and faculty through phone inquiries and in person interactions at the front desk. This person will provide a variety of specialized administrative support, coordination and project management of a variety of administrative processes and logistics associated with special events, expenses, calendar management and travel arrangements.

This team member must have a great attitude, demonstrate initiative, possess a strong work ethic, is solution oriented, collaborative, and coachable, excel in a fast paced team environment, and strive to provide a first class experience to prospective and current students, faculty, and administration. This position requires a high degree of professionalism, customer service, excellent written and verbal skills as well as the ability to manage multiple priorities.

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.