Employment Opportunities
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Operations and Services
Maintenance Supervisor, 2nd Shift
Northwestern University is looking for a 2nd Shift Maintenance Supervisor. The schedule for the position is Monday-Friday, 3:30PM to 12:00AM.
The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for high-quality general maintenance operations of Northwestern University’s student residence halls located on the Evanston campus. The primary job duties for the Maintenance Supervisor include responding to service requests, preventive maintenance programs, staff supervision, fulfilling work assignments, etc. while upholding safety and customer service standards.
Pay: The pay range for this position is $25.05 - 25.87 per hour.
For the full position description and to apply for this role, visit the Northwestern Careers website and search for job 52207.
Warehouse Maintenance Technician, 1st Shift
Warehouse Schedule: 1st Shift, Monday-Friday 7:30AM to 4:00PM (40 hours/week)
Pay: The pay rate for this position is $17.25-17.50 per hour.
The Warehouse Maintenance Technician is responsible for a variety of tasks to ensure the efficient operation of the warehouse and storage facilities. This includes receiving and processing incoming shipments, picking and packing cleaning supplies for maintenance/custodial routes, monitoring supply inventory, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. The position is also responsible for cleaning the warehouse and could be assigned a cleaning route in a residential facility during the academic year, and/or room and building flips during the summer.
For the full position description and to apply for this role, visit the Northwestern Careers website and search for job 52433.
Custodial/Maintenance Technician, 1st Shift (Multiple Positions)
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Job Summary:
1st Shift Custodian/Maintenance Technician schedules:
- Monday-Friday, 7:30AM-4:00PM
- Tuesday-Saturday, 7:30AM-4:00PM
Pay: The pay rate for this position is $17.25-17.50 per hour.
Specific Responsibilities:
Maintenance/Custodial Services:
- Uses machines or other tools as needed to clean, renovate, and renew floor surface finishes; to sweep, dry mop, wet mop or machine scrub and wax floor; to sweep and shovel snow or remove debris from steps and walks; to vacuum rugs and carpets; to move furniture, office equipment, supplies, etc.
- Provides light maintenance services such as replacing light bulbs and lubricating locks etc.
- Collects and places in containers for removal by truck, debris removed from offices, lounges, hallways, lavatories, walks, steps and other rooms in buildings or houses.
- Cleans, dusts, washes and polishes furniture, exhibit cases, fixtures, doors, interior/exterior, glass, partitions, framed pictures, office equipment, trim and related furnishings.
- Cleans and services lavatories, toilet rooms, rest rooms, smoking urns, trays, and keeps units supplied with necessary items such as soap and towels.
- Reports any repair problems or negative conditions to supervisor.
- Responds to calls for emergency custodial service such as cleaning up spills, body fluids, broken glass, floods; responds to resident requests for linen, storage of items and/or luggage, etc.
Miscellaneous:
- Performs other duties as assigned.
For the full position description and to apply for this role, visit the Northwestern Careers website and search for job 52314.
Temporary Mail & Package Center Clerk
Participate in the distribution of inbound and campus mail. Process USPS, UPS and FedEX shipments. Work closely with and provide excellent customer service to a diverse population of students and staff supporting Residential Services on campus. Participate in seasonal peak of opening. Must be able to lift packages up to 50 lbs.
3 positions available, full-time (37.5 hours a week) 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday from 8/17/25 to 9/27/25
Pay is $18 per hour
For the full position description and to apply for this role, visit the Northwestern Careers website and search for job 52293.
Residential Experience
Area Coordinator
The Area Coordinator (AC) is a part of the Office of Residential Community and Support and collaborates with the broader Residential Services team to foster an inclusive residential environment that fulfills the mission, vision, and goals of Residential Services and the Division of Student Affairs. The AC provides leadership and overall management for two residential areas equating up to 2,500 residents by supervising four full-time, Resident Directors, ensuring implementation of the Residential Experience, and leading committees to develop the student and staff experience. The AC is a 12-month, full-time, master’s-required position. The AC reports to an Assistant Director in Residential Community and Support. This position includes working with students, staff, and faculty in a competitive academic environment.
Pay: The pay range for the Area Coordinator position is $60,000-62,000, depending on experience, skills, and internal equity.
For the full position description and to apply for this role, visit the Northwestern Careers website and search for job 52311.
Resident Director
Resident Directors (RDs) are professional staff members who live on campus and manage a residential area of approximately 350-700 students. Resident Directors supervise one Assistant Resident Director (ARD) and between 12 and 18 undergraduate or graduate Resident Assistants (RAs/GRAs). Resident Directors work as part of the Office of Residential Experience and collaborate with the broader Residential Services team to foster residential community that fulfills the mission, vision, and goals of the Division of Student Affairs. RDs promote student agency and accountability while empowering residents to make healthy, informed decisions. RDs also facilitate opportunities that support students' academic success, personal development, and well-being. This position includes working with students, staff, and faculty from a variety of different backgrounds in a rigorous academic environment.
Frequent evening and weekend availability are essential and expected.
Compensation: The pay for the Resident Director position is $51,346 per year. Resident Directors also receive housing accommodations and a meal plan to use when the campus dining halls are open.
For the full position description and to apply for this role, visit the Northwestern Careers website and search for job 52475.
Program Assistant 3, Residential Community & Support
The Program Assistant coordinates Residential Community & Support (RCS) administrative processes and prioritizes, directs, and responds to business matters involving administrative functions associated with human resources, payroll, education, and operations. The Program Assistant acts as the administrative lead for the department and provides support for the Office of Residential Experience. They directly support the Directors within the Office of Residential Experience by effectively and efficiently managing the directors’ calendar, travel arrangements, and workflow requirements, and create and cultivate internal and external relationships that will ensure that all associated activities are completed diplomatically and on time. The RCS Program Assistant also serves as a key member of the RCS team providing direction and education to staff and student affiliates on financial and administrative processes.
Pay Range: The pay range for this Program Assistant position is $45,022.50 - $46,980 per year ($23 - $24 per hour) depending on experience, skills, and internal equity.
For the full position description and to apply for this role, visit the Northwestern Careers website and search for job 52353.