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Staff Support and Benefits

Essential Resources for Staff

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NU Cares

Providing emergency financial assistance to faculty and staff facing unexpected medical or catastrophic hardships, funded through voluntary employee contributions.

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Staff Resources

Connecting employees with benefits, professional development, workplace support, and affinity groups to help them thrive at Northwestern.

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HR Benefits

Access to health, retirement, leave, well-being, and other benefits that support eligible faculty and staff throughout every stage of employment.

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Growing Your Career

NUSAC co-hosts the Growing Your Career Workshop with Human Resources, alternating annually between the Evanston and Chicago campuses.

The workshop provides Northwestern staff with professional development, career-building, and networking opportunities to help advance their careers and connect with colleagues across the University.

Sessions may include information about:

  • staff affinity groups
  • navigating the job search process
  • mock interviews
  • creating a career development roadmap
  • open networking

The workshop supports continued growth, connection, and career advancement.

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