Northwestern University Jobs (6)

Department : Temp Center

Salary / Grade : TMP / 01

Position : Temporary Part-time Administrative Assistant

Hours : This is a part-time position ( 8 hours per week / Varies, some Fridays, every Saturday, and some Sundays. Can provide exact times and dates)

Pay : $18.00 per hour

Campus : Chicago

Approximate start date : 6 / 19 / 2023

Approximate end date : 9 / 8 / 2023

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

Temporary Job Description :

The Evening & Weekend Program Assistant role is a highly visible, critical role that serves as the front line for a very busy MBA Program Office.

This position provides high-level administrative support and world-class client relations to faculty, students, staff and visitors and is a key member of the Student Experience Team.

The Administrative Assistant will be highly engaged with current students and faculty through phone inquiries and in person interactions at the front desk.

This person will provide a variety of specialized administrative support, coordination and project management of a variety of administrative process and logistics associated with special events, expenses, calendar management and travel arrangements.

This team member must have a great attitude, demonstrate initiative, possess a strong work ethic, is solution oriented, collaborative, and coachable, excel in a fast paced team environment.

and strive to provide a first class experience to prospective and current students, faculty, and administration. This position requires a high degree of professionalism, customer service, excellent written and verbal skills as well as the ability to manage multiple priorities

Exact dates and times needed : other than Saturdays from 1 : 30 pm - 5pm.

• Friday, June 16 : 6-9pm
• Sat, June 17 : 9 4 : 30
• Sun, June 18 : 9 4 : 30
• Friday, June 23 : 5 8 : 30
• Friday, July 7 : 5 8 : 30
• Sun, July 23 : 9 - 4 : 30
• Sun, July 30 : 9 4 : 30
• Friday, Aug 4 : 5 8 : 30
• Sun. Aug 6 : 8 : 30 5
• Sun, Aug 13 : 8 : 30 5
• Sun, Aug 20 : 8 : 30 5

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 :

MS Office suite 2013 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Northwestern strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for people who can obtain them as a critical tool for minimizing severe illness.

More information can be found on the webpage.

The Northwestern campus sits on the traditional homelands of the people of the Council of Three Fires, the Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Odawa as well as the Menominee, Miami and Ho-Chunk nations.

We acknowledge and honor the original people of the land upon which Northwestern University stands, and the Native people who remain on this land today.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Job Summary :

Overview / Background about ISGMH

The Institute for Sexual and Gender Minority Health and Wellbeing (ISGMH) is a university-wide institute dedicated to research that fosters understanding of the development and experiences of sexual and gender minority (SGM) individuals and improves the health and wellbeing of their communities.

It currently has multiple NIH- and foundation-funded research studies and actively collaborates with community-based organizations to conduct research and translate findings into interventions.

ISGMH utilizes innovative modalities to disseminate knowledge widely to the SGM community, the public at large, scholars, service providers, educators, and policymakers.

We are committed to creating a world of inclusion, health, and well-being for all. ISGMH hires the best people from a wide variety of backgrounds because drawing on their diverse perspectives and experiences will be the foundation of our institute’s future success.

Description of team / unit

The THRIVE Center within ISGMH conducts cutting-edge translational research that spans the spectrum from basic science discovery to intervention development and implementation.

Its faculty and staff are national leaders in research on SGM adolescent and young adult sexual health and HIV / STI prevention, bisexual health, queer women’s health, alcohol and drug use, mental health, and romantic relationships and intimate partner violence, and implementation science.

The Research Data Analyst will be part of the Data Management and Analytics Core (DMAC) which is responsible for data lifecycle management of all of THRIVE’s research projects.

Description of the role

The Research Data Analyst will work across multiple social, behavioral, and epidemiologic research projects focused on implementation science, HIV prevention and treatment, and sexual / gender minority health.

They will work closely with investigators and other study personnel to design and implement data collection, management, cleaning, and analytic strategies that align with research objectives.

Provides expertise in data management, quality assurance, analysis and reporting. Establishes data accuracy and validity derived from a variety of systems.

Performs data analysis using statistical techniques. Researches and analyzes information using multiple databases and creates reports of data and results.

Assists in the preparation and delivery of decision support reports to both internal and external customers. Designs data collection tools, performs data storage and de-identification procedures in accordance with institutional and national policies, assists with establishing, maintaining and sharing research data, and aids in research dissemination.

Expectations of the role

The Research Data Analyst is expected to be self-driven, detailed oriented, possess excellent organizational and communication skills, have the ability to work independently and have an interest and desire to develop new skills.

This role is expected to last until June 30, 2024, with the possibility of extension. This is a grant-funded position and continued employment is contingent upon the grant.

Both in-person and fully remote work arrangements will be considered.

Specific Responsibilities :

Administration

• Develop standardized templates, policies, and procedures for internal and external reporting.
• Designs and prepares documentation for qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
• Discuss findings with senior management.

Development

• Develop queries and quality metrics.
• Interprets results using a variety of techniques, ranging from simple data aggregation to more complex statistical analysis.
• Manages complex databases.

Performance

• Completes data cleaning and organizes data files for analysis.
• Reviews data and identifies quality issues.
• Presents findings in an appropriate manner.

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 data analysis / report writing or similar experience required.

Minimum Competencies : (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

• Good time management skills; efficient and resourceful in problem-solving; able to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to interact sensitively, effectively, and professionally with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Clear and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience programming surveys using computer assisted self-interviewing technology.
• Demonstrated experience using one or more statistical / programming software such as SPSS, SAS or R.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Successful completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a master's degree in biostatistics, epidemiology, public health, psychology or a related field or the equivalent combination and experience in statistics, data management and statistical data processing from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.
• Two years of experience in research-related programming, data management and statistical data processing.
• Previous experience working in a biomedical, social science, or health science research field.

Preferred Competencies : (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

• Self-driven with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and guidance.
• Willingness to expand technical skills.
• Experience with REDCap for data collection.
• Technical proficiency with SAS or R.

Benefits :

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at 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 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 to learn more.

Northwestern strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for people who can obtain them as a critical tool for minimizing severe illness.

More information can be found on the webpage.

The Northwestern campus sits on the traditional homelands of the people of the Council of Three Fires, the Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Odawa as well as the Menominee, Miami and Ho-Chunk nations.

We acknowledge and honor the original people of the land upon which Northwestern University stands, and the Native people who remain on this land today.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Job Summary :

• Supports a university Clinical Trial Accounting-related area or program.
• Manages financial operations & / or analysis in support of area / unit's mission & in coordination with central offices such as HR, Budget, Financial Aid, Facilities, Purchasing, IT, Provost, etc.
• Reviews a portfolio of multiple schools / depts' financial operations comprised of work that involves some complex problems & / or decisions

Specific Responsibilities :

Budget :

• Participates in determination of budget including fiscal resource allocation of appropriated, discretionary, endowment & / or gift revenues.
• Prepares analysis & reports.
• Provides account reconciliation for Clinical Trials.
• Assists with budget projects.
• Updates budget estimates & provides commitment tracking support for all financial activity.
• Approves funds reallocation within budget as necessary & appropriate.

Analysis, Statements & Reporting :

• Creates daily, monthly, annual, & / or project end analysis & reports regarding area / unit, grants & / or awards, accounts, funds, payroll, expense & / or revenue allocation, customer service activity, etc.
• Performs financial account reconciliations, statement analysis, and transaction research.
• Provides support for annual audit workpapers and quarterly financial statement workpapers.
• Maintains, and updates financial models and analysis.

Transactions :

Reviews; ensures approval based on alternatives regarding practice & policy; analyzes and classifies transactions in accordance with established chart or coding of accounts;

creates new accounts; prepares, processes, reconciles & provides receipts (as appropriate) for transactions.

• Processes transfer & / or appropriation charges & may balance & / or close accounts.
• Troubleshoots problems; performs vendor / account research as needed; obtains additional information from or provides instruction & guidance for customers / vendors;

corrects or escalates.

Reviews status of related university accounts, transactions and processes; troubleshoots issues as needed.

Grants & / or Awards :

• Works with Dept & / or Research Administrator regarding financial grants management issues.
• Provides data for grant proposals; submits proposals
• Develops & / or administers budgets; coordinates IRB / IACUC, OSR / ASRSP transactions, & / or effort reporting.
• Interacts with faculty, staff & / or funders to build relationships, transfer knowledge, & / or advise on research policies & procedures.
• Monitors commitments and expenditures to ensure compliance with granting agency guidelines.
• Verifies accurate set up of sponsored project accounts.

Administration :

• Identifies sources for data & information to be used & completes special financial projects such as (enter in explanation of special projects) : This involves analysis of ad hoc reports.
• Performs general office support activities

Miscellaneous

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field; OR 2 years financial administration work experience;

OR equivalent combination education and experience where similar knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired.

2 years financial, budgeting & / or preparing account reconciliations or financial statements along with financial analysis experience.

Minimum Competencies : (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

Intermediate Knowledge of Excel.

Preferred Qualifications :

Clinical Trials Experience

Benefits :

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at 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 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 to learn more.

Northwestern strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for people who can obtain them as a critical tool for minimizing severe illness.

More information can be found on the webpage.

The Northwestern campus sits on the traditional homelands of the people of the Council of Three Fires, the Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Odawa as well as the Menominee, Miami and Ho-Chunk nations.

We acknowledge and honor the original people of the land upon which Northwestern University stands, and the Native people who remain on this land today.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Job Summary :

The Legal Assistant 2 will assist faculty with preparation and court filing of various applications and legal documents for government agencies.

This position will interact with a variety of international agencies and outside community service agencies. Conduct legal and other research, coordinates administrative processes, and prioritizes, directs, and responds to business matters involving administrative functions associated with education and grant related financial activities.

This position assists with coordinating court filings, client databases, meetings, special events, etc. and alerts supervisor of critical issues.

DEI Statement

Northwestern Pritzker Law prides itself on its active and diverse community, which brings together a passionate and talented group of students, staff, and faculty.

The Law School endeavors to take principled action towards ensuring that we live up to our responsibility and our institutional values to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community for all constituents.

Law School leadership commits to working tirelessly to ensure every member feels valued, all students can study and train to be successful in their careers, all staff members can develop personally and professionally, and where our faculty can both teach and support our students and produce top quality research and scholarship.

Specific Responsibilities :

Faculty Support

• Prepare and edit legal documents, correspondence, scholarly articles, and confidential reports.
• Provide bi-lingual interpreting and translation services in Spanish for clients and inquiries.
• Draft routine motions; arrange for filing and service; format briefs (including pagination, table of authorities, cite checking, appendices).
• Prepare and maintain accurate account of meeting minutes.
• Obtain and scan records on appeal; prepare necessary paperwork for court reporters and courts for fee reimbursement.
• Collect and monitor attorney feedback and other evaluations for clinic classes.
• Maintain course management system for assigned attorneys.
• Update course packs for clinic classes.
• Schedule meetings and maintain Faculty calendars with the ability to independently decide scheduling based upon priorities.
• Maintain and manage faculty calendars; discern appropriate action and prioritizations of events.
• Communicates with faculty, clients, and other relevant parties on active matters as necessary for case related matters.

Accounting

• Create and maintain financial records for Center operations and grant related expenses.
• Verify appropriateness and accuracy of charges.
• Process and reconcile expenses, accounting transfers, and / or appropriation changes for domestic and international business.
• Update financial transaction spreadsheets and databases.
• Generate summary reports and statistics.
• Prepare and process all travel and other expense reimbursements for faculty, fellows and students including foreign and domestic travel.
• Purchase books and other supplies as needed.

Student Support

Assist students with their client casework that includes training and advising new students each semester on creating and preparing legal documents (e.

g., briefs, exhibits, discovery materials, notices, certificates of service, tables of authority, affidavits, researching / understanding court rules, etc.).

• Provide students with administrative support in preparing correspondence, mailings, court filings, prison visits, and legal phone calls.
• Assist students in making equipment reservations, room reservations, travel reservations, and car rental reservations.
• Provide students with limited IT support, translation services when appropriate, and serve as intermediary in communications between the faculty and students for all course and client related matters.
• Collect work from students and integrate it with that of their supervising attorney(s). This includes reconciling various document versions from multiple students, faculty members and external co-counsel.

Coordination

• Coordinate travel arrangements (domestic and international) and prepare itineraries with the ability to anticipate travel obstacles.
• Manage event planning to include all Clinic and Center celebrations, events, and various meetings.
• Organize and coordinate events; both onsite and off-site that may include creating timelines.
• Collect agenda items and background materials.
• Verify invoices and expense reports; and / or reconciles to budget.

Records Management

• Process client conflict check and other intake forms for Clinic centers.
• Maintain meticulous client records (hardcopy and electronic version of all files).
• Data entry of all new and closing client case file information into the case management system and produce monthly reports for the Legal Practice Administrator.
• Comprehensive knowledge of litigation guidelines (i.e., local, federal, and state court rules) and necessary filing procedures;

both manually and electronically (e-filing)

• Manage and maintain client files of assigned attorneys. Keep client files orderly.
• Independently respond to and compose correspondence.
• Responsible for properly filing documents within court requirements and maintaining accurate records for client filing deliveries.
• Occasionally deliver and pick up items from various businesses, including but not limited to clients, opposing counsels, co-defendants, experts, etc.
• Obtains copies of pleadings and docket reports at courthouses and government agencies.

Other

• Cover lunches and breaks in the reception area as needed. Provide professional and helpful customer service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university.
• 4 years of administrative support or other relevant experience required.
• Intermediate knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, email, and database software programs is required.
• Bilingual (Fluent in Spanish reading, writing and translation)

Minimum Competencies : (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

• Demonstrated strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and ability to communicate in a professional manner to develop rapport with clients.
• Ability to exhibit meticulous attention to detail and handle confidential information.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office platform; specifically, MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Adobe, or similar database systems.
• Fluent in Spanish (written, translation and spoken).
• Must be able to work independently; as well as in a team setting.
• Maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated knowledge of court e-Filings and associated procedures with various jurisdictions.
• Ability to use Westlaw and LexisNexis.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.
• Ability to work independently under attorney’s supervision.
• Possess basic IT trouble shooting skills.
• Possess basic accounting and financial reporting skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience working in an academic environment.
• Experience working in a legal environment for a minimum of 3 years or more.
• Experience as a paralegal in a law firm or in-house counsel setting preferred.
• Experience in contract administration.

Preferred Competencies : (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

• Strong skills with legal writing, creation of table of authorities and table of contents in MS Word.
• Ability to synthesize information from a variety of sources.
• Must have excellent problem-solving, multi-tasking, and conflict resolution skills.
• Must have knowledge of current office practices, procedures, and record keeping; ability to type with speed and accuracy;

knowledge of correct grammatical usage.

• Demonstrated ability and efficiency in word processing and Internet research.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and rapport with attorneys, faculty, staff, students, clients, and guests.
• Must be very organized and able to communicate information clearly, accurately, and concisely, both written and verbal, with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to work independently and meet demanding deadlines.

Benefits :

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at 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 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 to learn more.

Northwestern strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for people who can obtain them as a critical tool for minimizing severe illness.

More information can be found on the webpage.

The Northwestern campus sits on the traditional homelands of the people of the Council of Three Fires, the Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Odawa as well as the Menominee, Miami and Ho-Chunk nations.

We acknowledge and honor the original people of the land upon which Northwestern University stands, and the Native people who remain on this land today.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Job Summary :

The Department of Medical Social Sciences supports the National Institutes of Health’s state-of-the-science patient-reported outcomes measurement systems under the HealthMeasures umbrella.

The API Product Manager will work within the HealthMeasures team, a group of measurement scientists with expertise in the development, validation, expansion, assessment technologies, and implementation of patient-reported outcome measures.

The Assessment Center API integrates with data collection systems to administer HealthMeasures. This position will appeal to candidates with experience in digital health technology.

The API Product Manager is responsible for API product planning and execution, including overseeing client communication, marketing, sales, and licensing of patient-reported outcome measures software and services.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the implementation of patient-reported outcome measures around the world and promote patient-centered care.

Specific Responsibilities :

Strategic Planning

• Define and execute product strategy and roadmap.
• Manages the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring / controlling and closing of Information Technology (IT) and related virtual and physical infrastructure projects in support of organizational area's strategic objectives and ongoing operations.
• Collaborates with project leadership to determine and document project objectives, scope, approach, resource requirements, budget, metrics, key performance indicators and stakeholders.
• Collaborates with project leadership to define project tasks, milestones, and deliverables that meet stated project objectives and conform to initiative methodology standards.
• Collaborates with organizational leadership and works closely across HealthMeasures teams to ensure goals and objectives are met.
• Contribute to budget planning and quarterly financial reporting.

Administration

• Prepares and presents comprehensive project scope and definition documents.
• Develops and maintains project schedules, and ensures appropriate planning measures are taken including adjusting assignments as necessary to accommodate new issues, scope changes, new work estimates and / or resource availability constraints.
• Maintains and analyzes actual costs, time and scope to ensure delivery against the plan.
• Analyzes short- and long-term resource needs and recommends and / or adjusts staffing and resources appropriately.
• Monitors and communicates progress, revising task timelines and effort estimates based on project team members task-specific status updates.
• Develops communication plan for key messages, project updates, and key decisions that will be used throughout the project.
• Maintains website text relevant to HealthMeasures software and electronic implementation of patient-reported outcomes.
• Manages services related to electronic implementation of patient-reported outcome measures.

Development

• Oversees good software development and project management practices for each of the project teams.
• Coordinates with technology team in preparation of patient-reported outcome measure software.
• Communicates and promulgates software development tracking standards and project management procedures to project team members.
• Works with technical lead to specify quality control and assurance processes that will ensure the overall quality and continual improvement of the project deliverables.

Performance

• Develops and maintains risk analyses process, risk mitigation strategy process, and issue logs for the project.
• Manage client relationships and associated communication related to software sales, licenses, product requests, product releases and use of patient-reported outcome measures
• Manage protocols, documentation, and execution of licensing and invoicing for software and services.
• Manage marketing materials and activities, including conferences to promote HealthMeasures products and services

Supervises

• Provides work direction and / or supervises staff such as team members, subordinates, contractors, vendors, students, etc.
• Recommends staff hires / terminations.
• Coaches and mentors staff.
• Manages projects ensuring timelines and deliverables are met and meet expectations.

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.

• 6 years managing Information Technology (IT) and related virtual and physical infrastructure projects or other relevant experience required.
• Please see information highlighted below.
• Enterprise Applications
• Digital repository
• Infrastructure
• Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Outlook)
• Microsoft SharePoint
• SQL / MySQL / Postgres
• Programming Languages and Frameworks
• HTML 5
• Analytical
• Critical thinking
• business intelligence application design
• Decision making
• Enterprise architecture
• Judgment
• Problem solving
• Troubleshooting
• Use-case analysis
• Project
• budgeting
• agile environment
• Code documentation
• collaboration and teamwork
• cost / benefit analysis
• evaluate resources
• facilitate collaboration
• functional documentation
• iterative & incremental development
• organizational skills
• planning
• workflow development & documentation
• write proposals and project charters

Minimum Competencies : (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

• Experience working with external commercial customers.
• Excellent organization, time management, prioritization, and planning skills.
• Strong analytic thinking skills to quickly identify and solve problems pragmatically that requires input and collaboration between multiple people.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively establish and maintain working relationships with peers and constituents at all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience working with external commercial customers.
• Excellent organization, time management, prioritization, and planning skills.
• Strong analytic thinking skills to quickly identify and solve problems pragmatically that requires input and collaboration between multiple people.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively establish and maintain working relationships with peers and constituents at all levels of the organization.
• A Master’s or PhD degree in business, psychology, related social science, education, public health, biomedical research or a related field.
• Product management and / or marketing experience in the assessment or healthcare space.
• 3 years of experience in assessment, health care product management and / or marketing.
• Experience in the development, use, or distribution of Patient Reported Outcomes measures.
• Experience working with health information technology systems (e.g. EPIC).

Preferred Competencies : (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

• Product management
• Lead group and client meetings.
• Experience interacting with scientists and other assessment developers.
• Technology project management.
• Product support.
• Product marketing.
• Strong knowledge of test development and / or computer-based assessment.

Benefits :

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at 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 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 to learn more.

Northwestern strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for people who can obtain them as a critical tool for minimizing severe illness.

More information can be found on the webpage.

The Northwestern campus sits on the traditional homelands of the people of the Council of Three Fires, the Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Odawa as well as the Menominee, Miami and Ho-Chunk nations.

We acknowledge and honor the original people of the land upon which Northwestern University stands, and the Native people who remain on this land today.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Job Summary :

The Clinical Specialist will function as part of the Therapeutic Residential Performance Management Initiative (TRPMI) Team to assess, develop quality improvement (QI) plans, and provide technical assistance (TA) regarding clinical treatment approaches in residential treatment.

Additionally, the Clinical Specialist will provide input and recommendations regarding treatment interventions for individual youth, working with residential providers across Northern Counties (Lake and northern Cook counties).

This staff candidate will report to the TRPMI Team Coordinator with matrix supervision to DCFS, UIC, and / or NU as indicated.

Specific Responsibilities :

• Assess implementation of effective program-wide trauma informed interventions for assigned therapeutic residential providers.
• Identify areas in need of improvement / development with respect to provision of clinical services in assigned therapeutic residential programs.
• Provide training to staff from assigned therapeutic residential provider programs.
• Conduct on-site milieu observations.
• Consult with Monitors in the TRPMI Teams and identify areas to prioritize during on-site observations, meetings and site visits.
• Attend therapeutic residential provider meetings, staffings, and training sessions.
• Provide consultation regarding individual youth in treatment with assigned providers.
• Attend TRPMI planning meetings regarding therapeutic residential provider assessment, QI planning and monitoring planning.
• Review data with respect to assigned therapeutic residential provider functioning / outcomes.
• Prepare and submit reports.
• Conduct assessments and administer clinical tools.

Miscellaneous

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or other related field.
• At least two years of experience in child welfare
• Experience working in a residential treatment setting, psychiatric hospital, group home, or other site with child & adolescent milieu.
• Training in evidence-based and evidence-informed trauma care and service delivery.

Minimum Competencies : (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Applications (i.e. Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.)

Preferred Qualifications :

• Licensure in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or other related field
• Ability to work independently, yet collaboratively with TRPMI teams.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Able to travel within the region to all locations as required. (Mileage reimbursement provided.)
• Must be able to work flexible / non-traditional hours (i.e. evenings, weekends, early mornings.)
• Experience administering the Child and Adolescent Services Intensity Instrument (CASII) preferred

Preferred Competencies : (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

Intermediate experience using Microsoft Office Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.

Benefits :

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at 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 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 to learn more.

Northwestern strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for people who can obtain them as a critical tool for minimizing severe illness.

More information can be found on the webpage.

The Northwestern campus sits on the traditional homelands of the people of the Council of Three Fires, the Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Odawa as well as the Menominee, Miami and Ho-Chunk nations.

We acknowledge and honor the original people of the land upon which Northwestern University stands, and the Native people who remain on this land today.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.