Temporary Development Assistant

Department: Temp Center
Salary/Grade: TMP/01

Position: Temporary Development Assistant
Hours: This is a part-time position (20-30 hours per week/ 8:30am-5pm / M-F)
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Campus: Chicago
Approximate start date: 7/13/2026
Approximate end date: 12/18/2026

Northwestern University is seeking a temporary Part-time Development Assistant for the Chicago campus.

Temporary Job Description:

Development Assistant will support the development team coordinating the 19th Annual Robert J. Havey, MD Institute for Global Health Benefit Dinner scheduled for September 16, 2026. Working closely with the global health development team, this position will manage registration and giving lists, maintain computer records tracking donor and prospect information and interactions, and generate correspondence, reports, and other digital and printed materials.

Duties include:

• Work in the Salesforce CRM online platform to update attendee and donor information
• Accept and track RSVPs, donations/sponsorships, etc.
• Conduct follow-up (calls, e-mail, correspondence) regarding reservations/tickets, gifts, tables and sponsorships
• Assist in production of printed materials (place cards, nametags, event program, etc.)
• Conduct event follow-up duties, including acknowledgment letters, reporting, etc.
• Attend the event in-person in the evening on September 16, 2026
• Other duties as assigned relating to the event, as well as administrative support for associated development events and initiatives

Qualifications Required:

• Associate degree or equivalent required
• One year in a communications, business administration, data management, or administrative support role.
• Strong data management skills (collection, analysis, distribution, maintenance) and experience with modern database and information system technologies
• Project coordination skills and demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including advanced use of Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience demonstrating exceptional attention to detail

Software Required:

MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook).

In addition to salary, this temporary position is eligible for paid time off and paid sick time in accordance with Northwestern University policies. This position is not eligible for other benefits offered to regular staff positions.

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.