Building on our Strengths

Great universities earn their status only through the collective efforts of their faculty and staff.

Northwestern strives to maintain a diverse and equitable culture, a shared commitment to the institution’s mission and values, and a total compensation structure that attracts and retains the very best faculty and staff.

TOTAL COMPENSATION

Northwestern’s compensation philosophy is grounded in providing competitive pay and benefits that are equitable across the institution and reward exceptional performance. To facilitate transparency and understanding, the University provides individual statements of total compensation to demonstrate the value of its investments in individual faculty and staff.

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STAFF RESOURCES

Our diverse and inclusive culture helps our staff thrive in a variety of ways. Northwestern offers a range of resources, services and programs to help staff, regardless of their role, grow personally and professionally now and in the years to come.

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FACULTY RESOURCES

The institution connects our diverse faculty with training and funding opportunities that support their personal and professional growth as researchers, creators, instructors and academic leaders.

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Meet Some of Our People

It takes a team.

Together, our accomplishments are greater. Meet the professionals who help our faculty and staff achieve their greatest potential.

Maureen Veronica Knight-Burrell

A lifelong learner in the field of information studies, Maureen highlights the abundance of resources available for staff, from professional development to well-being programs.

Carlos Octavio Ballinas

Carlos thrives at the intersection of students, faculty and staff and possess a unique perspective on what truly sets Northwestern apart from other institutions.

MaryPat Pyles

MaryPat has pursued Northwestern’s professional development opportunities, which have supported her professional trajectory in Facilities.

Vice President for Human Resources and Chief Human Resources Officer Lorraine Goffe smiles while looking at the camera and standing in a hallway.

At Northwestern, our people are our most valuable resource. Providing them with the tools to develop their professional skills and maintain a healthy work/life balance is one of the most important roles of Human Resources.”

Lorraine Goffe
Vice President for Human Resources and Chief Human Resources Officer

Highlights

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Personal Well-being

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Personal Well-being

Northwestern encourages faculty and staff to tend to their wellness and supports these efforts through a variety of programs that focus on caregiving assistance, mental health resources, physical fitness opportunities and other aspects of living a healthy and productive life.

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Caregiver Support

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Caregiver Support

Northwestern is pleased to offer a caregiver support benefit from Cariloop, providing personalized, concierge-style resources and support via licensed and certified Care Coaches.

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Tuition Benefits

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Tuition Benefits

Northwestern offers eligible employees reduced tuition for Northwestern courses and certificate programs, as well as courses taken elsewhere. Spouses and dependent children of employees also may be eligible for reduced tuition for undergraduate courses taken at Northwestern and other schools.

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