Program Assistant -CTD
Listed on 2026-01-13
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Administrative/Clerical
Education Administration -
Education / Teaching
Education Administration
Program Assistant 2-CTD
Department: Educ Ctr for Talent Development
Salary/Grade: NEX/10
About CTD
The Center for Talent Development (CTD) at Northwestern University exists to serve the gifted community. As a non-profit center within the School of Education and Social Policy at Northwestern University, CTD ensures gifted students receive the education, encouragement and support they need to grow into confident and accomplished lifelong learners.
Job Summary
The Program Assistant will provide a variety of administrative, clerical, and client assistance support for educational enrichment programs for preschool through middle school students. Responsibilities may include managing email and phone communications, managing data in databases, preparing agendas, purchasing program supplies, making arrangements including travel for meetings and special events, updating information on websites, and assisting teachers and supervisors with classroom materials and supplies.
NOTE: Ability to lift up to 40 pounds is required.
Position Details
- Full-time, hourly position (37.5 hours/week) with excellent benefits package
- The position periodically requires Saturday work hours (with flex time provided during the M-F work week).
- This position operates on a hybrid schedule.
Specific Responsibilities
- Documents & Databases:
Proofs for spelling and grammar. Enters information into spreadsheets and/or databases. Compiles routine reports, statistics, tables, charts, etc. from readily available information. - Website:
Coordinates content maintenance of websites &/or blogs. - Human Resources:
Provides information on HR policies and procedures. Tracks hiring and on-boarding documentation for temporary staff. Reviews, routes, and manages applications of temporary applicants through MyHR, conducts interviews for entry-level, part-time positions. - Coordination:
Coordinates events which may include scheduling rooms &/or guest speaker & arranging for routine materials, technology & refreshments. Coordinates teacher classroom supply requests and ensures collection and dispersal of said supplies. - Contacts:
Provides information via phone, e-mail, mail, etc. Represents supervisor in routine/standard situations with various levels of personnel both internally and externally. - Supervision:
Coordinates work of receptionists, program assts, temporary/student workers, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to conduct oneself in a professional, efficient, and polite manner.
- Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Demonstrated collegiality, customer focus, and initiative.
Target hiring range for this position will be $21.00 - $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.
Benefits
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Work-Life And Wellness
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Professional Growth & Development
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Seniority levelEntry level
Employment typePart-time
Job functionAdministrative
IndustriesHigher Education
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