Administrative Assistant

Our client, a private research university, is looking for someone to join their team as an Administrative Assistant in Chicago, Illinois.

*This is a 2 month W2 contract*

In this role, you will partner with staff members to provide broad administrative support, including oversight of academic appointments, medical staff privileges, recruitment, onboarding, off-boarding, and promotions.

What You Will Be Doing

• Work with Human Resources (HR), to manage various HR needs, including hiring, termination, time and attendance, payroll, as well as employee and labor relations
• Research, compile, and analyze data to create reports, proposals and business plans
• Manage day-to-day facility issues and monitor overall environment
• Assist faculty in the pursuit of grants and awards
• Conduct special studies and projects, including the development and enhancement of funding opportunities by working closely with the faculty in the section

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years of progressively responsible administrative experience
• Previous experience working within a university, clinical setting, or academic medical center environment
• Previous experience in data analytics
• Previous experience managing complex research and grant portfolios

Motion Recruitment Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under Motion Recruitment Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.