University of Northwestern - St. Paul
Location
Minnesota
Salary
$24 - $26 / HOUR
Provides operational and administrative support for faculty and contracted employee processes, including data entry and contract management. Manages email triage, records maintenance, and ensures operational continuity as a backup resource.
Requires an associate degree or equivalent and at least two years of administrative or operational support experience. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in managing confidential data and maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Northwestern is a faith-driven community, UNWavering in our Christ-centered principles and identity as those who profess faith in Jesus. Rooted in the unshakable foundation of God’s Word and our calling to impact His world, our mission and vision flow from these core values, expressed through Christ-centered higher education at the University of Northwestern – St. Paul and through gospel outreach and faithfulness with Northwestern Media.
The coordinator provides operational and administrative support for faculty and contracted employee processes by performing data entry, email triage, documentation management, and system updates related to academic and professional employment contracts. This role ensures accurate processing, timely responses, and continuity of service while serving as a backup resource to maintain workflow coverage during peak periods or staff absences.
This is a benefits eligible (3/4 time) position at 32 hours week (.8 FTE).
We are unable to hire relatives of current Northwestern employees for this position.
Because our community is a significant part of our mission and the development of our students, all employees act as a minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ by actively partnering with the University to disciple students in growing intellectually and spiritually, and with Northwestern Media to lead people to Christ and nurture believers to mature in their faith.
The work environment involves working for a suburban, Christian university or Christian owned and operated radio station alongside those with a demonstrated commitment and personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a commitment to the mission and values of Northwestern, and an agreement to abide by all Northwestern policies.
All applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States as we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
NORTHWESTERN'S BENEFITS OVERVIEW [https://www.unwsp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Benefits-Overview-12.18.25.pdf]
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Market context
In Minnesota, HR academic contracts coordinator roles are typically tied to ongoing staffing, onboarding, and contract administration needs in education and healthcare-adjacent settings. Competition often centers on candidates who can handle confidential information accurately, work across multiple administrative tasks, and communicate well with internal teams. This platform’s job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, helping you review the role faster; if you apply, be ready to show two years of administrative or operational support experience and comfort with faith-based expectations.