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HR Academic Contracts Coordinator/Human Resources

University of Northwestern - St. Paul

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#Higher Education#Payroll Support#HRIS#ATS#Applicant Tracking System#Data Validation#FERPA#Records Management#Contract Processing
#ACA Compliance
#Academic Administration
Part TimeOn Site2-5 yrs$24 - $26 / HOURPosted 1 month ago

Location

Minnesota

Salary

$24 - $26 / HOUR

Quick overview

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.

Requirements summary

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.

associate degreeWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationConfidentialityOrganizationStrategic ThinkingData EntryCritical ThinkingTechnical ProficiencyDetail OrientationSystems ThinkingIndependenceProfessional Reliability

Job description

Title

  • HR
  • Academic
  • Contracts
  • Coordinator/Human
  • Resources
  • VP
  • Area:
  • VP of
  • Strategy and
  • Chief of
  • Staff
  • Department:
  • Human
  • Resources
  • Position
  • Compensation: $23.50 - $25.50 / hour
  • Location: University Campus - St. Paul, Minnesota

Who We Are

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.

Position Summary

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).

Please Note

We are unable to hire relatives of current Northwestern employees for this position.

Key Responsibilities

  • Contract
  • Processing &
  • Data
  • Entry: Enter, update, and maintain faculty and contracted employee data in HR and academic employment systems in accordance with established procedures. Assist with contract preparation, including data validation, document routing, tracking approval workflows, and supporting contract issuance and pay-related documentation. Ensure all required contract information is complete, accurate, and properly recorded.
  • Email
  • Triage &
  • Customer
  • Support: Monitor a shared email inbox related to faculty and contract employment processes. Respond to routine inquiries, route complex or non-routine issues to supervisor, and track follow-ups to ensure timely resolution. Communicate professionally with department chairs, deans’ offices, and HR colleagues regarding documentation, timelines, and next steps as directed.

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We believe media is more than content—it's a calling. Every day, we engage communities across the country through uplifting Contemporary Christian music, faith-anchored teaching, and meaningful digital experiences that point people to Jesus. Faith is our foundation. It's what...

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IndustryBroadcast Media Production and Distribution
TypeNonprofit
Size51-200 employees
Founded1949

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  • Hiring &
  • Status
  • Change
  • Support: Provide administrative support in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) for contracted positions, including data entry, document uploads, and status updates. Process employment changes for contracted employees as directed and ensure appropriate downstream updates are completed or escalated as needed.
  • Records
  • Management &
  • Compliance
  • Support: Maintain organized electronic records related to faculty contracts, credentials, eligibility tracking, and academic employment documentation. Supports teaching workload tracking, course assignment scheduling, and compliance monitoring for ACA (Affordable Care Act) and accreditation requirements. Support routine and ad hoc reporting by compiling and validating data prior to distribution.
  • Backup
  • Coverage &
  • Operational
  • Continuity: Serve as a trained backup for essential academic contract and HR operational processes to ensure continuity during staff absences or periods of high volume. Assist with maintaining and updating process documentation, checklists, and reference materials as workflows or systems change.
  • Perform other duties as requested or assigned
  • 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.

    Qualifications

    • Required:
    • Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
    • Minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible administrative or operational support experience.
    • Demonstrated experience supporting process driven workflows, including entering, validating, and maintaining confidential data across multiple systems while meeting established deadlines.
    • Maintain a growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ, reflect His character in all interactions, and faithfully uphold and embrace Northwestern’s mission, Doctrinal Statement and Declaration of Christian Community

    Nice to Have

    • Minimum of two (2) years of related experience in human resources, payroll, academic administration, registrar functions, finance, or a similar office environment.
    • Experience working with enterprise systems or databases (e.g., HRIS, student information systems, financial systems, or applicant tracking systems).
    • Experience in a post secondary organization.

    Key Skills

    • Strategic, Critical & Systems Thinking – Understands organizational context, interdependencies, and the “big picture”; navigates ambiguity and evaluates complex situations to make sound decisions following established procedures and escalating issues appropriately.
    • Confidentiality: Maintains discretion and handles sensitive information appropriately including FERPA regulations.
    • Communication Skills – Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication, including clear documentation, editing, and effective interpersonal communication that is kind and clear.
    • Organization, Detail Orientation & Technical Proficiency – Manages time and priorities effectively, completes tasks with accuracy, follows workflows, and uses intermediate to advanced technology to complete and improve processes as well as learn new systems quickly. Able to prioritize and meet deadlines with strong attention to detail, managing multiple projects and deadlines at a time.
    • Professional Reliability & Independence – Works well independently and collaboratively, demonstrates initiative, meets deadlines, and maintains high standards of professionalism.
    • Background
    • Check: Must pass initial and ongoing background checks as a condition of employment.

    Work Environment

    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

    Minnesota HR contract support role

    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.