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Provide high-level administrative and financial support to academic departments including event coordination, financial processing, and faculty and student support. | Requires bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 1 year administrative experience including budgets and finance, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. | Department: Kellogg Marketing Salary/Grade: EXS/5 Job Summary The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University offers multiple unique programs to give our MBA students an opportunity to engage in learning across disciplines. These programs are supported by the Kellogg Academic Department infrastructure that provides high-level support to academic department faculty, PhD students, visitors, and staff. Reporting to the Associate Director, the Business Coordinator is an integral part of the Kellogg Academic Departments infrastructure by providing high-level administrative and financial support.This role is responsible for excellent client service delivery to faculty, students, and visitors while supporting both academic programming and departmental operations. As a member of the academic departments' administrative team, this role coordinates research seminars, faculty recruiting events, and other academic events, managing logistics such as scheduling, travel arrangements, and visitor hospitality. The position also supports faculty activity reporting and monitors PhD student status and progress. The Business Coordinator is responsible for timely and accurate processing of financial transactions, including reimbursements, invoice payments, contracts, and related documentation, in compliance with university policies. The role also coordinates the hiring and payment of independent contractors, temporary employees, and student staff in alignment with HR and financial guidelines and contributes to the development and administration of annual budgets, fiscal resource allocation and expense tracking. In addition, this role provides support for departmental operations, including: managing supply orders, maintaining existing stock, technology inventory management, assisting with office space coordination, and responding to and elevating departmental requests to the correct stakeholders. The Business Coordinator collaborates with faculty, staff, and university offices to ensure smooth execution of department events, financial processes, and daily operations. Specific Responsibilities Administration: • Use an advanced knowledge of skills, methods & practices & some innovation, analysis, & reasoning to choose appropriate alternatives from among pre-defined policies & procedures to complete work that includes successive steps & involves some non-routine problems &/or decisions. • Ensures that the program mission, values, guidelines, policies & procedures are implemented & maintained. • Identifies service improvement opportunities, including leveraging technology, that will better enable program/project to achieve its goals and objectives. • Performs general office support activities as assigned. • Provides support to independent contractors, temporary employees, and student staff within the academic departments including but not limited to the hiring activities, timekeeping, and payments. Budget & Financial • Directly responsible for payroll, purchasing, travel & entertainment (T&E) transactions & requesting new chart strings using NU protocol. • Provides review and oversight of all types of financial transactions, some of which may be complex in regard to size or duration of account. • Enters individual &/or summary of transactions into journals &/or general ledger or other NU enterprise system. • Prepares faculty, student, and visitor reimbursements. • Processes grant-related expenditures on travel, consulting &/or equipment, along with various forms, such as Intra Institutional Vouchers, Requests for Accounting Corrections, the Research Assistant and Scholarship Appointments, &/or payroll adjustments, in accordance with granting agency guidelines & University policies & procedures. • Ensures prompt payment of invoices, researching errors/delayed transactions. • Reviews; ensures approval based on alternatives regarding practice & policy; prepares, processes, reconciles & provides receipts (as appropriate) for transactions. • Troubleshoots problems; performs vendor/account research as needed; obtains additional information from or provides instruction & guidance for customers/vendors; corrects or escalates. • Monitors open encumbrances & deficit chart strings. • Processes transfer &/or appropriation charges & may balance &/or close accounts. • Maintains Chart of Account lists. • Reviews & reconciles actual expenses to budget per NU Audit guidelines. • Provides financial policy interpretation to determine the validity of customer requests & ensure compliance Communications & Outreach • Maintains internal and external contact lists related to the academic department. • Develops and strengthens internal and external relationships by fostering active engagement in program success. • Produces, edits, &/or distributes dept communications. • Develops coordinated, consistent marketing and brand messages • Participates with area/unit senior staff in the conceptualization, development, and presentation of materials used in functional operations. • Manages website, assuring updates are made in a timely manner. • Plans numerous special events throughout the year, assuring all logistics are complete. • Coordinates programming, educational, student, alumni, workshops, meetings, etc. including speakers, schedules, itineraries, and logistics. • Develops plans and arranges meetings, workshops, events, etc. designed to exchange information, promote research objectives, and to build internal and external relationships within NU • Ensures that event details including communication, venues, presenters, travel arrangements, materials, refreshments and technology are arranged and completed in an appropriate and timely manner.Facilities & Safety: • Monitors area facilities conditions & directs requests to Kellogg Facilities. • Maintains key database & security. • Works with management to assign staff &/or faculty space including appropriate floor refresh/renovation & furniture purchase. • Coordinates set up furniture, data & phone lines. • Participates in communication of area safety plan. Faculty Support • Coordinates faculty recruitment activities; place ads; candidate communication & visit. • Provides support for preparation of Promotion & Tenure cases. IT Services • Acts as liaison to IT for technology recommendations • Assists with IT orders and inventory • Ensures technology systems are properly installed & maintained. • Issues work order requests for maintenance, repairs & upgrades. Student Support • Implements department strategy regarding structure, process, & staff support of PhD students in compliance with Kellogg and NU policy. • Oversees annual recruitment & selection process & related data entry & organizes and supports “Day At Kellogg” events and activities. • Works with Associate Director to plan annual & quarterly PhD student activities, including research and prospectus presentations as well as course schedules. • Interacts frequently with the PhD Program & assures all program-oriented deadlines are met using the graduate student tracking system. • Provides administrative support to PhD students Supervisory • Supervises 1-2 student staff. • Provides work direction. • Assists with training of new team members and student staff. Miscellaneous Performed other duties Minimum Qualifications: (Education, experience, and any other certifications or clearances) • Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as business, accounting or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience. • 1 year administrative experience including budgets, finance, grants, facilities, &/or human resources; or other relevant experience. Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.) • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and databases; quick to learn new platforms. • Strong customer service skills with the ability to build and maintain client relationships. • Excellent organization, time management, and communication skills (written and verbal). • Detail-oriented and efficient, with a strong focus on accuracy. • Adaptable and collaborative, able to work independently and in fast-paced team environments. Preferred Qualifications: (Education and experience) • Experience in higher education, academic, or professional services environments (e.g., hospitality, consulting, nonprofit) • Experience supporting financial processes and/or event coordination. • Familiarity with university systems or enterprise tools and experience working with multiple stakeholders. Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities) • Strong coordination and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. • Attention to detail and financial accuracy, with sound judgment and problem-solving skills. • Proactive, service-oriented, and collaborative, with the ability to learn systems quickly and work effectively with diverse stakeholders. Target hiring range for this position will be $58,000 –$63,000 per year. 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 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 .

Oversee and manage program operations, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure program success. | Bachelor's degree with 5+ years relevant program or project administration experience. | Department: MED-Clinical Trials Unit Salary/Grade: EXS/8 Job Summary Oversees a major department/school-wide program or project & provides direction & thought leadership to develop strategic goals & objectives; defines associated metrics to measure results; & creates & obtains resources to ensure success.Reviews, creates & nurtures internal & external alliances, collaborations and partnerships. • This position plays a key role in supporting and expanding BCVI research across the Northwestern Medicine network hospitals. Limited travel to these sites is expected. Collaboration with NMHC Office of Research leadership is essential to effectively support local research coordinators involved in BCVI studies. The role will also provide regulatory oversight and ensure all research activities remain compliant with institutional and federal requirements. Target hiring range for this position will be between $70,017 - $87,522. 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. Specific Responsibilities Administration • Directs and leads development of program/project strategic plan. • Oversees & ensures that day-to-day operations are appropriately managed, efficient and effective. • Operationalizes goals & objectives; ensures that resources are created or obtained. • Manages customer service; creates associated practices & procedures & metrics to measure success. • Oversees data analysis & recommends & implements changes & improvement to better ensure attainment of mission. • Manages logistics requirements, including facilities, venue, scheduling, technology, instruction, catering, etc. • Oversees documentation of agreements between NU and partner institutions, ensuring that agreements are complete and reviewed by all necessary NU officials. • Participates in developing IT strategy to meet the mission & needs of program/project. • Ensures necessary hardware, software & network infrastructure technology services are appropriated from central or internal IT. • Supports BCVI central credentialling of network researchers • With NMHC leadership determines local study execution requirements, expected study enrollment metrics and assesses the ability to meet study requirements. Budgets & Financial • Ensures that the program/project meets associated revenue & expense goals. • Develops and implements ideas for improving business processes, and increasing program/project revenues and margins. • Plans & manages complex budget(s) which fund strategic mission including financial sustainability & enhancement models. • Plans & implements annual budget process. • Oversees all daily, monthly & annual financial activities including transactions, analysis, & reporting. • Approves funds reallocation within budget as necessary & appropriate. Communication, Outreach & Recruitment • Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to increase program profile, reputation, visibility and support. • Creates plan to drive awareness of program/project in appropriate markets. • Partners with academia and organizations to continue to innovate & enhance program/project. • Actively obtains market intelligence by monitoring program/project peers/competitors and sharing information with appropriate groups. • Builds relationships with appropriate communities & organizations that will result in program/project enhancement. • Oversees marketing of new and current programs/projects. • Supports collaboration between network investigators, industry sponsors and the BCVI CTU core teams i.e. regulatory, finance and site operations. Evaluation • Oversees development & implementation of evaluation processes, quantitative & qualitative measurements that ensure that program/project benchmarks are successfully attained and communicated in a timely and efficient manner. • Manages evaluation processes; recommends & implements changes for enhancement; monitors effectiveness through follow-up evaluation studies. • Assesses programming and recommends changes that will innovate and invigorate program including cutting edge developments in the field and changes to better meet external partners' needs in order to achieve goals. Events • Develops, plans & implements strategies, goals & approach for programs & events. • Oversees creation of events designed to implement program/project objectives. • Collaborates with internal/external partners to ensure that events are implemented and meet or exceed planned goals. Faculty Support • Oversees all aspects of faculty administrative tasks (colloquium, seminar, travel, faculty COI survey, annual report, etc.) ensuring optimal faculty support. Grants & Contracts • Consults with & advises Principle Investigators (PI) in identifying & defining problems that can be resolved with scientific research that will help guide study design and methods to accomplish the scientific goals of the program/project. • Prepares results & co-authors scientific papers for presentation & publication & disseminates information via seminars, lectures, etc. • Creates data for use in grant submission. • Develops new proposals for research including obtaining financial support. • Writes technical reports detailing procedures, outcomes, and observations. Human Resources • Determines & implements organizational structures to align with strategic mission. • Manages implementation of human resource programs, policies, procedures & talent management lifecycle & related mentoring & training. • Oversees recruitment & selection process; Performance Excellence plan for each employee; & merit increase process. • Manages & provides consultation regarding complex performance problems & issues; administers leaves; approves timesheets & oversees completion of annual staff Conflict of Interest survey. • Interprets HR policy to maximize effectiveness of HR administration to meet strategic plan objectives. Program Development • Determines goals, objectives, outcome measurements and metrics, financial feasibility, marketing strategies and collaboration opportunities with other internal and external organizations. • Oversees the ongoing development and refinement of the program's/project's current and future curriculum and course offerings in consultation with subject matter experts. Regulatory Compliance • Oversees development & implementation of processes & procedures for all safety, security & compliance programs. • Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, local & NU laws, regulations, policies & procedures. • Oversees creation &/or implementation of associated training. • Supports IRB submissions and amendments and miscellaneous regulatory oversight. Strategic Planning • Develops and implements a comprehensive, visionary program/project strategy designed to continually grow and improve programs and build internal/external engagement. • Provides guidance and support to staff in the creation of program/project components. Supervision • May supervise 2-4 staff. Miscellaneous Performed other duties Minimum Qualifications: (Education, experience, and any other certifications or clearances) • Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience. • 5 years program/project administration or other relevant experience. Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.) • Understanding of regulatory operations Preferred Qualifications: (Education and experience) • Cardiovascular experience • Project management experience supporting a multi-center trial • Research administration experience with NIH trials 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 .

Provide upper-level administrative support including event coordination, document management, and customer service for the Mechanical Engineering department. | Requires 4 years of administrative support experience and intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office and related software. | Department: MCC Mechanical Engineering Salary/Grade: NEX/11 Target hiring range for this position will be between $23.00-$25.00 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 This position provides upper-level administrative support for the Department Chair, Business Administrator, and faculty at the McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Provides excellent day-to-day customer service to faculty, students, and staff in the most front-facing role in the department in a variety of tasks critical to daily operations and business office management.Manages various seminar series, which involves event planning, scheduling, agendas, communications, and marketing.Coordinates most department-wide events.Maintains department website and other marketing media.Assists Graduate Program Coordinator and Undergraduate Assistant Chair on undergraduate program related support.Maintains business office inventory.Assists Business Administrator with annual space survey. This is an independent role within a strong team that applies industry and professional standards, and university policy and procedure.Displays high levels of organization, and provides a flexibility in range to support various facets of department operations. Specific Responsibilities Documents & Databases • Independently responds to and composes correspondence. • Creates and maintains standard spreadsheets and/or databases. • Prepares queries, reports, statistics, tables, charts, etc. based on information compiled from various sources. • Determines format, elements, trends, etc. Website • Maintains websites and/or blogs. • Creates new web pages and/or updates standard information/data within the application’s content management program. Coordination • Organizes and coordinates events which may include creating timelines. • Manages large scale and or complex department special events, advisory committees, seminars, graduation, and retreats, which may include coordinating with leaders on interests in theme, timing, venue, speakers, etc; developing materials such as programs, posters, invitations, etc.; processing & maintaining information, registration &/or databases. May assist in scheduling details such as venue, space, caterers, musicians, photographers, audiovisual and technical requirements, name tags, etc. Prepares event plans & summaries; reviews information & recommends “best practices” for future events. • Assists with annual space survey. • Manages office and lab moves. • Maintains conference room scheduling and coordinates videoconferencing and media requirements. Contacts • Screens and prioritizes incoming calls. • Responds to inquiries. • Provides basic interpretation of policies and procedures. • Researches information to resolve problems or issues. • Maintains highest professional standards when greeting visitors and answering incoming phone calls on the main phone line. Re-routes phone calls as appropriate. Checks the main phone line’s voicemail periodically throughout the day. Student Services • Assists Graduate Coordinator during heavy periods and provides backup support when absent. • Provides support to the undergraduate student/faculty advising process. Supervision • Coordinates work of temporary/work-study students, interns, etc. Miscellaneous Performed other duties Minimum Qualifications: (Education, experience, and any other certifications or clearances) • A high school diploma or its equivalent along with 4 years of administrative support experience is required. Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.) • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft suite, including word processing, spreadsheet, email, and database software programs is required. Intermediate knowledge of Zoom and related tech, basic graphic design skills in Canva or equivalent software, and general comfortability in new software and tech as needed. Benefits At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! 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 .

Provide upper-level administrative support including event coordination, document management, and customer service to faculty and staff. | Requires at least 4 years of administrative support experience and intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office and related software. | Job ID: 53518 Location: Evanston, Illinois Department: MCC Mechanical Engineering Salary/Grade: NEX/11 Target hiring range for this position will be between $23.00-$25.00 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: This position provides upper-level administrative support for the Department Chair, Business Administrator, and faculty at the McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Provides excellent day-to-day customer service to faculty, students, and staff in the most front-facing role in the department in a variety of tasks critical to daily operations and business office management. Manages various seminar series, which involves event planning, scheduling, agendas, communications, and marketing. Coordinates most department-wide events. Maintains department website and other marketing media.Assists Graduate Program Coordinator and Undergraduate Assistant Chair on undergraduate program related support.Maintains business office inventory.Assists Business Administrator with annual space survey. This is an independent role within a strong team that applies industry and professional standards, and university policy and procedure. Displays high levels of organization, and provides a flexibility in range to support various facets of department operations. Specific Responsibilities: Documents & Databases • Independently responds to and composes correspondence. • Creates and maintains standard spreadsheets and/or databases. • Prepares queries, reports, statistics, tables, charts, etc. based on information compiled from various sources. • Determines format, elements, trends, etc. Website • Maintains websites and/or blogs. • Creates new web pages and/or updates standard information/data within the application's content management program. Coordination • Organizes and coordinates events which may include creating timelines. • Manages large scale and or complex department special events, advisory committees, seminars, graduation, and retreats, which may include coordinating with leaders on interests in theme, timing, venue, speakers, etc; developing materials such as programs, posters, invitations, etc.; processing & maintaining information, registration &/or databases. May assist in scheduling details such as venue, space, caterers, musicians, photographers, audiovisual and technical requirements, name tags, etc. Prepares event plans & summaries; reviews information & recommends "best practices" for future events. • Assists with annual space survey. • Manages office and lab moves. • Maintains conference room scheduling and coordinates videoconferencing and media requirements. Contacts • Screens and prioritizes incoming calls. • Responds to inquiries. • Provides basic interpretation of policies and procedures. • Researches information to resolve problems or issues. • Maintains highest professional standards when greeting visitors and answering incoming phone calls on the main phone line. Re-routes phone calls as appropriate. Checks the main phone line's voicemail periodically throughout the day. Student Services • Assists Graduate Coordinator during heavy periods and provides backup support when absent. • Provides support to the undergraduate student/faculty advising process. Supervision • Coordinates work of temporary/work-study students, interns, etc. Miscellaneous Performed other duties Minimum Qualifications: (Education, experience, and any other certifications or clearances) • A high school diploma or its equivalent along with 4 years of administrative support experience is required. Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.) • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft suite, including word processing, spreadsheet, email, and database software programs is required.Intermediate knowledge of Zoom and related tech, basic graphic design skills in Canva or equivalent software, and general comfortability in new software and tech as needed. Benefits: At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.htmlto 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 athttps://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 athttps://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.htmlto 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.

Perform information security risk and compliance assessments, manage third-party risk, review contracts, assist with policy exceptions, and collaborate on security incident investigations. | Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 2+ years in IT or information security risk/compliance, knowledge of security frameworks, strong communication, and experience with risk management tools. | Department: Information Security Office Salary/Grade: ITS/79 Job Summary The Information Security Risk and Compliance Analyst uniquely combines the technical understanding of information security risks and possible mitigations along with a partnership role to service as a resource to the broader Northwestern community about information security risk evaluation and technology-related compliance requirements. This includes, but is not limited to: cybersecurity risk consulting, risk reporting and assignment, technology purchase analysis and contract management, policy exception risk evaluation, as well as participating in other Information Security projects related to risk and compliance. This position will collaborate with other areas of Northwestern University Information Technology, distributed IT, and the broader university community. Specific Responsibilities • Performs Information Security third-party due diligence and risk assessments, including contract reviews and third-party risk management. • Investigates Information Security compliance matters, including regulatory requirements, third-party data breaches, and supply-chain vulnerabilities • Assists with policy exception processes and maintenance of the University’s information security risk register • Reviews existing practices and policies and assists with developing protocols for implementing cybersecurity controls, solutions, and capabilities • Promotes compliance and risk-based controls prioritization; consults with University Risk Management and Compliance as well as other strategic partners from across Northwestern on IT-related risks, requirements, policies, and standards • Drafts and reviews documentation such as analysis of technical, administrative, or procedural risk and compliance issues; procedural documentation/playbooks, and team documentation • Consults with faculty and researchers on the development of technology control plans and grant proposals, as well as the fulfillment of cybersecurity risk and compliance requirements for grants and contracts • Collaborates with other information security staff as needed for incident remediation or security incident investigations Miscellaneous Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications • Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor’s or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience • 2+ years of experience in information technology, information security, risk management, compliance auditing, data governance or closely related field • Experience working with policies and standards based on recognized industry frameworks (e.g. NIST, ISO, COBIT) • Strong oral and written communication skills • Ability to weigh business needs against security risk and compliance concerns and articulate issues to the user community • Experience in the systems/technologies/frameworks below: • Risk registers • Third-party risk management systems • Vendor contract review and management • Regulatory frameworks: FERPA, HIPAA/HITECH, NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53 Preferred Qualifications • Experience in a higher education environment • Experience in a large-scale research environment • Experience managing legal contracts and/or licenses • Experience with GRC/DLP toolsets and/or advanced compliance policy platforms (such as Microsoft Purview) • Experience developing or editing information security policies, information security governance, or risk and compliance governance • Security or technology industry certifications (e.g. CISSP, SANS, CISA, CRISC, or similar) • Demonstrated ability to collaborate positively and effectively with diverse constituencies Target hiring range for this position will be between $80,297-$92,000 per year. 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 At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! 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 .