Temporary Assistant Grant and Contract Financial Administrator

Department: Temp Center
Salary/Grade: TMP/01

Position: Temporary Assistant Grant and Contract Financial Administrator
Hours: This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week/ 8:30am-5pm / M-F)
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Campus: Evanston
Approximate start date: 3/16/2026
Approximate end date: 8/31/2026

Northwestern University is seeking a temporary full-time Assistant Grant and Contract Financial Administrator for the Evanston campus.

Temporary Job Description:

• Assist Grant and Contract Financial Administrators (GCFA) in clinical trial and other award closeout expense reviews, preparing closeout workbook and checklist, and running NUFinancials and Cognos reports.
• Assist Grant and Contract Financial Administrators (GCFA) in invoicing
• Assist transaction team with reviewing/approving expense reports, direct payment requests (DPR), requisitions, payment requests as needed.
• Processes system journals to transfer residual balances and/or final account deficits as directed by GCFAs

Minimum Qualifications:

• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel (e.g., formulas) and Word
• Financial research administration of Higher Education for at least one year or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's degree in a major such as computer science, accounting, business administration, finance, or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel, including functions, pivot tables, and Visual Basic programming
• Post-award grant management for over two years
• Familiarity with running NUFinancials and Cognos reports
• 2-3 years of experience in accounting, and or University business operations
• Experience working with the OMB Uniform Guidance and sponsored project rules and regulations

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.