A Project or Program Administrative Assistant provides administrative assistance to a program team or project management team. Organizes files and assists with record keeping and data base management. Manages team calendars and helps to organize meetings and events. Provides administrative support for program activities, financial reports and budgets, grants or project proposals; may help to arrange travel.
Evanston, Illinois, United States Job Description Job Opening Id:
54315
Department:
Kellogg Ryan Institute Salary/Grade:
EXS/7
Job Summary:
The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University has committed to developing the world's leading institute on complexity science with a focus on business research through the newly created Ryan Institute on Complexity (RIC). The RIC will comprise a revolutionary research lab designed to change the way business, markets and societal issues are studied, combining multidisciplinary talents and quantitative sciences in new ways to tackle bigger problems faster. The RIC will place Kellogg and Northwestern at the forefront of solving increasingly complex societal, business, and market challenges by harnessing the power of big data and artificial intelligence. Reporting to the Senior Director, RIC, the Program Administrator is a critical role for the administrative structure of the institute, responsible for overseeing day-to-day outreach and operations, including but not limited to event planning, event promotion, budgeting, reporting, on and off-boarding new scholars, and overseeing work-study students. Due to the nature of this newly created institute, this Program Administrator will have the opportunity to help shape the mission and future of the work and will require creativity, problem-solving skills, an eye toward details, and a passion for science and innovation.
Specific Responsibilities :
Administration, Budgets, & Financials Manages budget and expenditures associated with the Ryan Institute on Complexity, including: Developing annual budget in consultation with Senior Director Entering individual transactions and ensuring compliance with budget; verifying invoices and expense reports for accuracy Conducting vendor research as needed. Develops, maintains and reports on quantitative and qualitative performance measures for various institute initiatives. Recommends improvements to better ensure attainment of mission. Oversees documentation of agreements between NU and partner organizations, ensuring that agreements are completed, appropriately reviewed, approved, and adhered to by all parties. Assists with compiling the necessary reports for any grants. Communication & Outreach In partnership with the Senior Director creates and implements the Institute's brand identity. Oversees marketing for all events, working with the To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account
