Temporary Program Assistant 3

Department: Temp Center
Salary/Grade: TMP/01

Position: Temporary Program Assistant 3
Hours: This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week/ 8:30am-5pm / M-F)
Pay: $23.00 per hour
Campus: Evanston
Approximate start date: 2/16/2026
Approximate end date: 6/12/2026

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

Temporary Job Description:

As the sole Program Assistant for the Writing Program, the responsibilities are extensive and include critical tasks such as support to faculty and students and includes course scheduling, managing expense reports, administrative and operational support, etc.

Qualifications Required:

A bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience;

Strong writing skills;

High level of organizational skills and attention to detail;

Diligent and can work independently;

Experience working with confidential information;

Professionalism;

Flexibility, adaptability in a fast paced environment.

Software Required:

MS Office suite 2013 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

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.