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Temporary Financial Assistant - Evanston, United States - Northwestern University
Description
Job ID50136LocationEvanston, Illinois
Department: Temp Center
Salary/Grade: TMP/01
Position: Temporary Financial Assistant
Hours: This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week/ 8:30am-5pm / M-F/Friday possible remote)
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Campus: Evanston
Approximate start date: 5/6/2024
Approximate end date: 7/5/2024
Northwestern University is seeking a temporary full-time Financial Assistant for the Evanston campus.
Temporary Job Description:
Qualifications Required:
A bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience;
Strong writing skills;
High level of organizational skills and attention to detail;
Diligent and can work independently;
Experience working with confidential information;
Professionalism;
Flexibility, adaptability in a fast paced environment.
Software Required:
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