Northwestern University · 8 hours ago
Department Administrator 3
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $155K/yr
1+ years expNorthwestern University is a prestigious institution, and they are seeking a Department Administrator to provide leadership in the operational management of the Preventive Medicine department. The role involves overseeing administrative functions, ensuring compliance with policies, and supporting faculty and staff in various HR processes.
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Responsibilities
Supports faculty and staff recruiting, interviewing, hiring, on-boarding, mentoring, developing, promoting, discipline, termination, record management (including Visa requirements and reappointment schedules), etc
Recommends ideas to increase efficiencies, ensure consistent administration, and compliance
Ensures that all procedures and practices adhere to associated basic science department budget
Ensures human resources programs, policies, & procedures are implemented & consistently applied
In consultation with management, may administer employee relations solutions
Maintains excellent working relationship with Office of Human Resources
Supports day-to-day unit operations, including program and/or educational support, facilities management, IT liaison and compliance requirements
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in business, accounting or a related field + 1 yr administrative experience including budgets, finance, grants, facilities, and/or human resources; or 3 yrs administrative experience
Benefits
Meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans
Retirement benefits
Tuition discounts
Comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities
Flexible work arrangements
Programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care
Employee career development
Tools and resources for developing professional potential or continuing formal education
Company
Northwestern University
Northwestern University is a private research and teaching university that offers academic programs across various fields of study. It is a sub-organization of Northwestern Athletics.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$98.02MKey Investors
National Peanut BoardAdvanced Research Projects Agency for HealthGRAMMY Museum
2024-10-30Grant
2024-10-04Grant· $34M
2023-11-28Grant· $0.02M
Leadership Team
Diego Klabjan
Professor
Henry Bienen
Interim President
Recent News
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