Program Assistant 2

Department: SoC Radio/Television/Film
Salary/Grade: NEX/10

Target hiring range for this position will be between $19.75-$23.00 per hour. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data

Job Summary

We are seeking a program assistant for the Pritzker Pucker Studio Lab for the Promotion of Mental Health via Cinematic Arts (PPSL) and the Radio/TV/Film department in Northwestern University's School of Communication. Information about the Lab can be found here: studiolab.northwestern.edu. Provides standard & routine clerical & administrative support which may include word processing, data entry, ordering supplies, crafting emails, reports, spreadsheets, databases; basic bookkeeping; screening emails, calls & visitors; organizational and marketing support for special events and guest speakers.

Principal Accountabilities

Documents & Databases

• Prepares manuscripts, scientific, technical &/or statistical documents.
• Proofs for spelling & grammar.
• Enters information into spreadsheets &/or databases.
• Creates equations.

• Compiles routine reports, statistics, tables, charts, etc. from readily available information.

Website

• Coordinates content maintenance of websites &/or blogs.
• Trains &/or assists faculty &/or staff in updating their websites &/or blogs.

Accounting

• Processes accounts payables &/or receivables.
• Verifies income &/or expense.
• Resolves discrepancies & over/under budget problems.
• Enters, tracks, & maintains documentation & logs of financial transactions.
• Ensures that charges have posted to appropriate accounts.
• Assists with reconciliation of accounts.
• Reviews budget statements.
• Investigates & resolves discrepancies.
• Prepares budget reports & spreadsheets.
• Completes routine payroll actions.

Coordination

• Coordinates supervisor's &/or dept calendar.
• Coordinates registration & travel.
• Coordinates events which may include scheduling rooms &/or guest speaker & arranging for routine materials, technology & refreshments.

Contacts

• Provides information via phone, e-mail, mail, etc.

• Represents supervisor in routine/standard situations with various levels of personnel both internally & externally.

Student Services

• Guides students through admissions process.
• Reviews student files/records for academic progress & referral.
• Applies knowledge of federal & state regulations.

• Interprets existing policies & procedures; etc.

Supervision

• Coordinates work of receptionists, program assts, temporary/work-study students, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years of administrative support or other relevant experience required.

Minimum Competencies:

• Intermediate knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, email, and database software programs, and basic accounting/budget tracking is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with budgeting, event coordination/planning/organizing, marketing and communications preferred.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented

Preferred Competencies:

• Canva, Wordpress, Excel, Microsoft Word, Adobe Photoshop

Benefits:

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

Work-Life and Wellness:
Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

Professional Growth & Development:
Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.

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.