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Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university with a distinctive, experience-driven  approach to education and discovery. The university is a leader in experiential learning, powered by the world’s most far-reaching cooperative education program. We integrate classroom study with opportunities for professional work, research, service, and global learning in more than 100 countries. The same spirit of collaboration guides a use-inspired research enterprise focused on solving global challenges in health, security, and sustainability. Northeastern offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools, and select graduate programs at campuses in Boston, Charlotte, N.C., San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, and Toronto. Campuses in Burlington, MA, and Nahant, MA, are home to research institutes for homeland security and coastal sustainability, respectively.


Education

Northeastern University

Northeastern is a global, experiential, research university built on a tradition of engagement with the world.

You need a high school diploma, one year of relevant experience, strong organizational and communication skills, customer service ability, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Higher education experience preferred.

You will serve as a point of contact for campus operations, assist with administrative tasks, provide customer service, support events, and ensure a positive experience for visitors and attendees.

Customer Relations

People, HR & Administration

Toronto

Summary: About the Opportunity The Toronto Campus is seeking a motivated, creative, and customer service oriented individual to fill the role of Campus Operations Assistant. Under the direction of the Operations Coordinator and reporting to the Associate Director of Operations (ADO), the Campus Operations Assistant (CAO) serves as the first line of contact for visitors and students to the Toronto Campus and supports the campus for class sessions which require flexible day, evening, and weekend hours (up to 40 hours per week). The COA will assist with front desk duties and ensure that students and faculty are appropriately set up to conduct classes and support events. The COA will be greeting and checking students in for classes and will respond to requests and questions from current students and faculty all while approaching each encounter in a gracious, attentive, courteous, and service-oriented manner. Qualifications: * High school diploma (or equivalent) required. * Minimum of one-year related experience with a demonstration of increasing responsibilities. * Effective time management, highly organized, and detail oriented. * Strong multitasking, organizational, and communication skills. * Strong planning, and customer (internal and external) service skills. * Demonstrated integrity, dependability, judgment, teambuilding and resourcefulness to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with multiple groups. * Must have proficient computer skills with experience in or ability to learn Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and database management. * Experience in higher education preferred. Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities: Campus Operations - 70 % * Under the direction of the Operations Coordinator, serves as a primary point of contact, internally and externally, for all activities related to campus, * Act as a liaison and providing hospitality to incoming visitors which could include students and staff from other locations, business partners, and prospective students. * Complete administrative duties, including but not limited to assisting faculty with printing handouts, organizing marketing materials, and maintaining campus inventory. * Provide customer service and answer general questions of students and faculty, which may include troubleshooting technical issues and assisting with classroom technology. * Trained in all safety procedures and systems, including RAVE, CPR/AED, building access, emergency facilities processes, etc. * May serve as Operations point person while on duty. * Other duties as assigned. Event Support - 30% * Serve as campus event assistant, serving the needs of internal and external constituents. * Remain accessible throughout the event for emergencies, questions, concerns, information, and assistance that pertains to event/program. Serve as host at registration table. * At times, assist Event Specialist in planning and producing major events. * Assist in event set up and break down. * Monitor events to ensure a positive, professional experience for all attendees and provide additional support as needed. * Other duties as assigned. Additional Information This is an 8 month, contract position working 40 hours per week. Rate of pay is $24.68 CDN per hour and is benefit eligible. The Toronto Campus is open between 8 am – 9:30 pm Monday to Thursday and 8 am – 6:30 pm Friday – Sunday. Shifts will include days, evening and weekends. All work shifts are in person, on campus. Northeastern University Toronto has two locations in Downtown Toronto, either at 100 King Street West or 375 Queen Street West. Position Type General Administration Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.

Summary:About the OpportunityThe Toronto Campus is seeking a motivated, creative, and customer service oriented individual to fill the role of Campus Operations Assistant. Under the direction of the Operations Coordinator and reporting to the Associate Director of Operations (ADO), the Campus Operations Assistant (CAO) serves as the first line of contact for visitors and students to the Toronto Campus and supports the campus for class sessions which require flexible day, evening, and weekend hours (up to 40 hours per week).The COA will assist with front desk duties and ensure that students and faculty are appropriately set up to conduct classes and support events. The COA will be greeting and checking students in for classes and will respond to requests and questions from current students and faculty all while approaching each encounter in a gracious, attentive, courteous, and service-oriented manner.Qualifications: * High school diploma (or equivalent) required. * Minimum of one-year related experience with a demonstration of increasing responsibilities. * Effective time management, highly organized, and detail oriented. * Strong multitasking, organizational, and communication skills. * Strong planning, and customer (internal and external) service skills. * Demonstrated integrity, dependability, judgment, teambuilding and resourcefulness to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with multiple groups. * Must have proficient computer skills with experience in or ability to learn Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and database management. * Experience in higher education preferred.         Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:Campus Operations - 70 % * Under the direction of the Operations Coordinator, serves as a primary point of contact, internally and externally, for all activities related to campus, * Act as a liaison and providing hospitality to incoming visitors which could include students and staff from other locations, business partners, and prospective students. * Complete administrative duties, including but not limited to assisting faculty with printing handouts, organizing marketing materials, and maintaining campus inventory. * Provide customer service and answer general questions of students and faculty, which may include troubleshooting technical issues and assisting with classroom technology. * Trained in all safety procedures and systems, including RAVE,         CPR/AED, building access, emergency facilities processes, etc. * May serve as Operations point person while on duty. * Other duties as assigned.         Event Support - 30% * Serve as campus event assistant, serving the needs of internal and external constituents. * Remain accessible throughout the event for emergencies, questions, concerns, information, and assistance that pertains to event/program. Serve as host at registration table. * At times, assist Event Specialist in planning and producing major events. * Assist in event set up and break down. * Monitor events to ensure a positive, professional experience for all attendees and provide additional support as needed. * Other duties as assigned.         Additional InformationThis is an 8 month, contract position working 40 hours per week.Rate of pay is $24.68 CDN per hour and is benefit eligible.The Toronto Campus is open between 8 am – 9:30 pm Monday to Thursday and 8 am – 6:30 pm Friday – Sunday. Shifts will include days, evening and weekends.All work shifts are in person, on campus. Northeastern University Toronto has two locations in Downtown Toronto, either at 100 King Street West or 375 Queen Street West.Position TypeGeneral AdministrationAdditional InformationNortheastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.

Campus Operations Assistant - Northeastern University

&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Summary:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About the Opportunity&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The Toronto Campus is seeking a motivated, creative, and customer service oriented individual to fill the role of Campus Operations Assistant. Under the direction of the Operations Coordinator and reporting to the Associate Director of Operations (ADO), the Campus Operations Assistant (CAO) serves as the first line of contact for visitors and students to the Toronto Campus and supports the campus for class sessions which require flexible day, evening, and weekend hours (up to 40 hours per week).&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The COA will assist with front desk duties and ensure that students and faculty are appropriately set up to conduct classes and support events. The COA will be greeting and checking students in for classes and will respond to requests and questions from current students and faculty all while approaching each encounter in a gracious, attentive, courteous, and service-oriented manner.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Qualifications:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;High school diploma (or equivalent) required.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Minimum of one-year related experience with a demonstration of increasing responsibilities.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Effective time management, highly organized, and detail oriented.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Strong multitasking, organizational, and communication skills.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Strong planning, and customer (internal and external) service skills.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Demonstrated integrity, dependability, judgment, teambuilding and resourcefulness to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with multiple groups.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Must have proficient computer skills with experience in or ability to learn Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and database management.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Experience in higher education preferred.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Key Responsibilities &amp;amp; Accountabilities:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Campus Operations - 70 %&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Under the direction of the Operations Coordinator, serves as a primary point of contact, internally and externally, for all activities related to campus,&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Act as a liaison and providing hospitality to incoming visitors which could include students and staff from other locations, business partners, and prospective students.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Complete administrative duties, including but not limited to assisting faculty with printing handouts, organizing marketing materials, and maintaining campus inventory.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Provide customer service and answer general questions of students and faculty, which may include troubleshooting technical issues and assisting with classroom technology.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Trained in all safety procedures and systems, including RAVE,&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;CPR/AED, building access, emergency facilities processes, etc.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;May serve as Operations point person while on duty.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Other duties as assigned.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Event Support - 30%&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Serve as campus event assistant, serving the needs of internal and external constituents.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Remain accessible throughout the event for emergencies, questions, concerns, information, and assistance that pertains to event/program. Serve as host at registration table.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;At times, assist Event Specialist in planning and producing major events.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Assist in event set up and break down.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Monitor events to ensure a positive, professional experience for all attendees and provide additional support as needed.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Other duties as assigned.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Information&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;This is an 8 month, contract position working 40 hours per week.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Rate of pay is $24.68 CDN per hour and is benefit eligible.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The Toronto Campus is open between 8 am – 9:30 pm Monday to Thursday and 8 am – 6:30 pm Friday – Sunday. Shifts will include days, evening and weekends.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;All work shifts are in person, on campus. Northeastern University Toronto has two locations in Downtown Toronto, either at 100 King Street West or 375 Queen Street West.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Position Type&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;General Administration&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Information&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness &amp;amp; life, retirement- as well as commuting &amp;amp; transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see &lt;em&gt;www.northeastern.edu/diversity&lt;/em&gt;.

Campus Operations Assistant

You need a Bachelor's degree, 2-3 years in operations/finance, strong communication skills, customer service experience, flexibility, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and finance systems.

You will process financial transactions, ensure compliance, resolve discrepancies, train staff, and analyze data to improve efficiency and support departmental operations.

Accounting & Tax

Business, Operations & Strategy

Boston

About The Opportunity JOB SUMMARY Reporting to the Associate Director of Finance & Operations, the Business Operations Associate manages the finance and operations for the departments under the Office of the Chancellor. The Office of the Chancellor oversees innovation in experiential learning, embracing digital and lifelong learning; learner mobility across both the global university system and internationally; student life including housing, wellness and student organizations; enrollment management, incorporating admissions, marketing, and financial aid; strategic partnerships; Division 1 athletics and university recreation; The Roux Institute at Northeastern University; as well as jointly leading, with the Office of the Provost, the Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion. Responsibilities Include * Process requisitions, purchase orders, invoices and reimbursements * Ensure that all expenses are accurately submitted and posted with correct details and all required documentation * Reconcile and resolve finance discrepancies * Serve as point of contact for the Office of the Chancellor with internal and central departments on all business operations matters * Advise, train, and monitor compliance with divisional and University policies and procedures to ensure best practices are followed * Proactively review compliance, spending, and department protocols, and raise fiscal or policy concerns with department leadership * Support employee management processes * Review and recommend best practices and protocols that create efficiencies * Perform and present statistical analysis on divisional, department, or program trends as needed Minimum Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree * 2-3 year’s experience in an operations, accounting, or finance role * Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, manage time, plan and organize work, and develop and maintain constructive working relationships. * Customer service experience and comfort interfacing with a diverse community * Demonstrated flexibility and comfort with changing priorities while maintaining day to day duties * Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with enterprise finance systems or other data management tools. Position Type Finance Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.

About The OpportunityJOB SUMMARYReporting to the Associate Director of Finance & Operations, the Business Operations Associate manages the finance and operations for the departments under the Office of the Chancellor. The Office of the Chancellor oversees innovation in experiential learning, embracing digital and lifelong learning; learner mobility across both the global university system and internationally; student life including housing, wellness and student organizations; enrollment management, incorporating admissions, marketing, and financial aid; strategic partnerships; Division 1 athletics and university recreation; The Roux Institute at Northeastern University; as well as jointly leading, with the Office of the Provost, the Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion.Responsibilities Include * Process requisitions, purchase orders, invoices and reimbursements * Ensure that all expenses are accurately submitted and posted with correct details and all required documentation * Reconcile and resolve finance discrepancies * Serve as point of contact for the Office of the Chancellor with internal and central departments on all business operations matters * Advise, train, and monitor compliance with divisional and University policies and procedures to ensure best practices are followed * Proactively review compliance, spending, and department protocols, and raise fiscal or policy concerns with department leadership * Support employee management processes * Review and recommend best practices and protocols that create efficiencies * Perform and present statistical analysis on divisional, department, or program trends as needed         Minimum Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree * 2-3 year’s experience in an operations, accounting, or finance role * Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, manage time, plan and organize work, and develop and maintain constructive working relationships. * Customer service experience and comfort interfacing with a diverse community * Demonstrated flexibility and comfort with changing priorities while maintaining day to day duties * Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with enterprise finance systems or other data management tools.         Position TypeFinanceAdditional InformationNortheastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.

Business Operations Associate - Northeastern University

&lt;strong&gt;About The Opportunity&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;JOB SUMMARY&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Reporting to the Associate Director of Finance &amp;amp; Operations, the Business Operations Associate manages the finance and operations for the departments under the Office of the Chancellor. The Office of the Chancellor oversees innovation in experiential learning, embracing digital and lifelong learning; learner mobility across both the global university system and internationally; student life including housing, wellness and student organizations; enrollment management, incorporating admissions, marketing, and financial aid; strategic partnerships; Division 1 athletics and university recreation; The Roux Institute at Northeastern University; as well as jointly leading, with the Office of the Provost, the Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Responsibilities Include&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Process requisitions, purchase orders, invoices and reimbursements &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ensure that all expenses are accurately submitted and posted with correct details and all required documentation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Reconcile and resolve finance discrepancies&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Serve as point of contact for the Office of the Chancellor with internal and central departments on all business operations matters&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Advise, train, and monitor compliance with divisional and University policies and procedures to ensure best practices are followed&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Proactively review compliance, spending, and department protocols, and raise fiscal or policy concerns with department leadership&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Support employee management processes&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Review and recommend best practices and protocols that create efficiencies&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Perform and present statistical analysis on divisional, department, or program trends as needed&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Minimum Qualifications&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bachelor’s degree&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;2-3 year’s experience in an operations, accounting, or finance role&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, manage time, plan and organize work, and develop and maintain constructive working relationships.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Customer service experience and comfort interfacing with a diverse community&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Demonstrated flexibility and comfort with changing priorities while maintaining day to day duties&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with enterprise finance systems or other data management tools.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Position Type&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Finance&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Information&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness &amp;amp; life, retirement- as well as commuting &amp;amp; transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see &lt;em&gt;www.northeastern.edu/diversity&lt;/em&gt;.

Business Operations Associate

You should have extensive procurement experience, strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, excellent negotiation abilities, and a proven track record in operational management.

You will oversee procurement processes, manage supplier relationships, optimize sourcing strategies, ensure compliance, and lead a team to achieve operational efficiency in procurement activities.

About The Opportunity

JOB SUMMARY

You are passionate about delivering on-time, at-cost, and low risk procurement operations and consistently exceeding customers’ expectations. You want a lead role in managing enterprise level day-to-day Procurement and thrive when sustaining value and executing on-time workflows within source to contract, requisition to purchase order, and supplier information management. You’re a well-versed procurement tactician with a continuous improvement and operational efficiency and effectiveness mindset who thrives on delivering outstanding customer service and data driven outcomes via key performance indicators (KPI) and service level agreements (SLA). You demonstrate great agility as a leader and desire to transform and automate business processes, deploy robust objective and key result (OKR) and business management system (BMS) frameworks, and delivering on-time, reduced cost, streamlined, and low risk procurement operations.

You have an amazing level of intellectual curiosity, build strong coalitions, possess strong financial acumen, and continuously demonstrate high degrees of ownership, integrity, and attention to detail. You are an independent self-starter who thrives when connecting people and ideas to data and outcomes and have a strong entrepreneurial drive. You excel at communication and are comfortable playing a leadership role in a highly visible organization. You thrive when creating better customer outcomes, and are highly accountable to results.

Minimum Qualifications


 * Bachelor’s Degree with 8+ years of relevant experience as a Procurement Operations leader is required. An advanced degree (e.g. MBA / MS) is preferred.
 * Demonstrated team leadership and functional expertise performing within the source to contract, requisition to purchase order, and supplier information management workflows.
 * Globally minded, self-motivated, flexible, and creative leader, able to prioritize, multi-task, and work horizontally and vertically across a decentralized organization to deploy compliant procurement practices with high customer empathy.
 * Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize data to identify opportunities, continuously improve team performance, and implement a robust data driven performance management framework (e.g., business management system, service level agreements, key performance indicators).
 * Familiarity with commercial procurement best practices and procure to pay savings levers and techniques. Experience with federal procurement regulations (Uniform Guidance) is preferred.
 * Proven experience with building & leading a high performing procurement operations team in a high profile, high transactional volume, high financial risk environment.
 * Strong leadership presence and ability to build “trusted advisor” relationships by delivering sound technical analysis, customer empathy, and data driven decision-making.
 * Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with ability to lead, interact with, influence, resolve conflict and drive decisions / accountability among individuals from a variety of cultures and disciplines.
 * Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to respond to changes in the external environment, while ensuring the organization is able to effectively and efficiently navigate transitions.
 * Knowledge of Workday (Procurement), ServiceNow (Helpdesk support), Jaggaer (P2P) are strongly desired.
   
   
   

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities


 * Responsible for day-to-day operations of the Procurement Operations team, including:
 * Requisition to Purchase Order and Change Order processing
 * Procurement Operations service desk case management and escalation
 * Supplier information management, including supplier onboarding and supplier record maintenance
 * Supporting and leading, in coordination with the Category Management team, RFx events, including request intake, internal / external market analysis, supplier discovery, RFx event management, and negotiations and contracting
 * Supplier & Customer escalation management
 * Ongoing maintenance and continuous improvement of Procurement Operations performance management dashboards and reporting
 * Responsible for leading and optimizing Procurement Operations service offerings, including the maintenance and enhancement of procurement-related technology, supplier partners, and continuous improvement / process improvement initiatives. To include, but not limited to:
 * Serve as functional owner for procurement related technology solutions, including Jaggaer (Contracts and Supplier Management modules), Sollod Technologies (current e-Procurement module), Workday Procurement, Visual Compliance, and TealBook (supplier enrichment)
 * Staying informed on current and emerging technology enhancements, including product-releases, updates, and patch-fixes, including functional testing and validation as required
 * Supporting technology adoption and business process re-engineering, including end-user training content and delivery
 * Providing internal controls and governance for all procure to invoice workflows, related concepts and procedures, and adherence to policy (including Uniform Guidance for federal grants)
 * Engaging professional and peer networks to stay current on industry best practices, including delivering content to bolster Northeastern’s reputation as a leader in higher education procurement
 * Responsible for managing and developing Procurement Operations Team. To include, but not limited to:
 * Directly supervise and monitor the performance of all members of the Procurement Operations team
 * Mutually-define measurable goals for team members and monitor outcomes
 * Provide active real-time feedback and formal written performance. assessments so team members understand their progress against goals
 * Foster an inclusive, positive career experience for all team members, including professional development and succession planning
 * Facilitate the development, implementation, and maintenance of processes, policies, guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures, and Business Operating Principles
   
   
   

Position Type

Finance

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.

Head of Procurement Operations - Northeastern University

&lt;strong&gt;About The Opportunity&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;JOB SUMMARY&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;You are passionate about delivering on-time, at-cost, and low risk procurement operations and consistently exceeding customers’ expectations. You want a lead role in managing enterprise level day-to-day Procurement and thrive when sustaining value and executing on-time workflows within source to contract, requisition to purchase order, and supplier information management. You’re a well-versed procurement tactician with a continuous improvement and operational efficiency and effectiveness mindset who thrives on delivering outstanding customer service and data driven outcomes via key performance indicators (KPI) and service level agreements (SLA). You demonstrate great agility as a leader and desire to transform and automate business processes, deploy robust objective and key result (OKR) and business management system (BMS) frameworks, and delivering on-time, reduced cost, streamlined, and low risk procurement operations.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;You have an amazing level of intellectual curiosity, build strong coalitions, possess strong financial acumen, and continuously demonstrate high degrees of ownership, integrity, and attention to detail. You are an independent self-starter who thrives when connecting people and ideas to data and outcomes and have a strong entrepreneurial drive. You excel at communication and are comfortable playing a leadership role in a highly visible organization. You thrive when creating better customer outcomes, and are highly accountable to results.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Minimum Qualifications&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bachelor’s Degree with 8+ years of relevant experience as a Procurement Operations leader is required. An advanced degree (e.g. MBA / MS) is preferred.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Demonstrated team leadership and functional expertise performing within the source to contract, requisition to purchase order, and supplier information management workflows.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Globally minded, self-motivated, flexible, and creative leader, able to prioritize, multi-task, and work horizontally and vertically across a decentralized organization to deploy compliant procurement practices with high customer empathy.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize data to identify opportunities, continuously improve team performance, and implement a robust data driven performance management framework (e.g., business management system, service level agreements, key performance indicators).&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Familiarity with commercial procurement best practices and procure to pay savings levers and techniques. Experience with federal procurement regulations (Uniform Guidance) is preferred.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Proven experience with building &amp;amp; leading a high performing procurement operations team in a high profile, high transactional volume, high financial risk environment.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Strong leadership presence and ability to build “trusted advisor” relationships by delivering sound technical analysis, customer empathy, and data driven decision-making.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with ability to lead, interact with, influence, resolve conflict and drive decisions / accountability among individuals from a variety of cultures and disciplines.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to respond to changes in the external environment, while ensuring the organization is able to effectively and efficiently navigate transitions.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Knowledge of Workday (Procurement), ServiceNow (Helpdesk support), Jaggaer (P2P) are strongly desired.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Key Responsibilities &amp;amp; Accountabilities&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; Responsible for day-to-day operations of the Procurement Operations team, including:&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Requisition to Purchase Order and Change Order processing&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Procurement Operations service desk case management and escalation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Supplier information management, including supplier onboarding and supplier record maintenance&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Supporting and leading, in coordination with the Category Management team, RFx events, including request intake, internal / external market analysis, supplier discovery, RFx event management, and negotiations and contracting&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Supplier &amp;amp; Customer escalation management&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ongoing maintenance and continuous improvement of Procurement Operations performance management dashboards and reporting&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Responsible for leading and optimizing Procurement Operations service offerings, including the maintenance and enhancement of procurement-related technology, supplier partners, and continuous improvement / process improvement initiatives. To include, but not limited to:&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Serve as functional owner for procurement related technology solutions, including Jaggaer (Contracts and Supplier Management modules), Sollod Technologies (current e-Procurement module), Workday Procurement, Visual Compliance, and TealBook (supplier enrichment) &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Staying informed on current and emerging technology enhancements, including product-releases, updates, and patch-fixes, including functional testing and validation as required&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Supporting technology adoption and business process re-engineering, including end-user training content and delivery&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Providing internal controls and governance for all procure to invoice workflows, related concepts and procedures, and adherence to policy (including Uniform Guidance for federal grants)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Engaging professional and peer networks to stay current on industry best practices, including delivering content to bolster Northeastern’s reputation as a leader in higher education procurement&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Responsible for managing and developing Procurement Operations Team. To include, but not limited to:&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Directly supervise and monitor the performance of all members of the Procurement Operations team&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mutually-define measurable goals for team members and monitor outcomes&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Provide active real-time feedback and formal written performance. assessments so team members understand their progress against goals&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Foster an inclusive, positive career experience for all team members, including professional development and succession planning&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Facilitate the development, implementation, and maintenance of processes, policies, guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures, and Business Operating Principles&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Position Type&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Finance&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Information&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness &amp;amp; life, retirement- as well as commuting &amp;amp; transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see &lt;em&gt;www.northeastern.edu/diversity&lt;/em&gt;.

Head of Procurement Operations

You need a bachelor’s or master’s in a related STEM field, experience in human subjects research, strong organizational skills, and a willingness to work evenings and weekends.

You will organize and conduct data collection with human subjects, collaborate with research staff, develop protocols and IRB applications, and assist in a multi-site study involving EEG and assessments.

STEM

Bachelors

Masters

Research & Development

About The Opportunity JOB SUMMARY Job Duties The Center for Cognitive and Brain Health at Northeastern University is seeking to hire a research technician. The research technician position will be located in the new, state-of-the-art ISEC building, which includes a brand-new research suite and neuroimaging center, and will work under the supervision of Dr. Lauren Raine. The primary job duties include the following: * consenting, planning, scheduling and organizing human subjects data collection, mostly involving body composition, brain function (EEG), fitness, and cognitive assessments * Data collection (e.g., enroll children / adolescent / adult / and older adult study participants, run participants on multiple modes of data streams – including behavioral and EEG measures, as well as health and wellness outcomes) * collaborating with undergraduate research assistants and research staff to run studies * development of research protocols, development and management of institutional review board (IRB) applications for human subjects research studies The Research Technician will assist in running a multi-site study that includes computerized task data, surveys, physical health assessments, and brain function as measured by EEG. The candidate will also be highly encouraged to learn about the scientific process, hypothesis testing and academic culture at a research active R1 University. The candidate will receive mentorship from several faculty members in an exciting and growing Center. The position is for 1 year initially with the opportunity to extend. Anticipated start date is flexible, ideally between May and June 2024. Applicants should send: 1) a letter of application addressing the selection criteria and indicating how their background and expertise fit with the specific needs of the lab; 2) a curriculum vitae or resume; 3) the names and contact information of 3-5 references. All applications should be submitted online. Qualifications The candidate must have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, physical therapy/kinesiology, public health or related STEM field. Experience with human subjects’ research is required. Strong organizational and communication skills is also a must. Experience with cognitive testing and neuroimaging modalities (EEG) is also desirable. This is an in person position. Applicants should be detail­-oriented, motivated, efficient, and able to work independently. Due to our developmental focus and working with families, research staff will be expected to run participant sessions during evenings and weekends (with compensatory time off from normal work hours). Position Type Research Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness &amp; life, retirement- as well as commuting &amp; transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.

About The Opportunity JOB SUMMARY Job Duties The Center for Cognitive and Brain Health at Northeastern University is seeking to hire a research technician. The research technician position will be located in the new, state-of-the-art ISEC building, which includes a brand-new research suite and neuroimaging center, and will work under the supervision of Dr. Lauren Raine. The primary job duties include the following: * consenting, planning, scheduling and organizing human subjects data collection, mostly involving body composition, brain function (EEG), fitness, and cognitive assessments * Data collection (e.g., enroll children / adolescent / adult / and older adult study participants, run participants on multiple modes of data streams – including behavioral and EEG measures, as well as health and wellness outcomes) * collaborating with undergraduate research assistants and research staff to run studies * development of research protocols, development and management of institutional review board (IRB) applications for human subjects research studies The Research Technician will assist in running a multi-site study that includes computerized task data, surveys, physical health assessments, and brain function as measured by EEG. The candidate will also be highly encouraged to learn about the scientific process, hypothesis testing and academic culture at a research active R1 University. The candidate will receive mentorship from several faculty members in an exciting and growing Center. The position is for 1 year initially with the opportunity to extend. Anticipated start date is flexible, ideally between May and June 2024. Applicants should send: 1) a letter of application addressing the selection criteria and indicating how their background and expertise fit with the specific needs of the lab; 2) a curriculum vitae or resume; 3) the names and contact information of 3-5 references. All applications should be submitted online. Qualifications The candidate must have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, physical therapy/kinesiology, public health or related STEM field. Experience with human subjects’ research is required. Strong organizational and communication skills is also a must. Experience with cognitive testing and neuroimaging modalities (EEG) is also desirable. This is an in person position. Applicants should be detail­-oriented, motivated, efficient, and able to work independently. Due to our developmental focus and working with families, research staff will be expected to run participant sessions during evenings and weekends (with compensatory time off from normal work hours). Position Type Research Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.

Research Technician - Northeastern University

&lt;strong&gt;About The Opportunity&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;JOB SUMMARY&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Job Duties&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The Center for Cognitive and Brain Health at Northeastern University is seeking to hire a research technician. The research technician position will be located in the new, state-of-the-art ISEC building, which includes a brand-new research suite and neuroimaging center, and will work under the supervision of Dr. Lauren Raine. The primary job duties include the following:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; consenting, planning, scheduling and organizing human subjects data collection, mostly involving body composition, brain function (EEG), fitness, and cognitive assessments&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Data collection (e.g., enroll children / adolescent / adult / and older adult study participants, run participants on multiple modes of data streams – including behavioral and EEG measures, as well as health and wellness outcomes)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; collaborating with undergraduate research assistants and research staff to run studies&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; development of research protocols, development and management of institutional review board (IRB) applications for human subjects research studies&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;The Research Technician will assist in running a multi-site study that includes computerized task data, surveys, physical health assessments, and brain function as measured by EEG. The candidate will also be highly encouraged to learn about the scientific process, hypothesis testing and academic culture at a research active R1 University. The candidate will receive mentorship from several faculty members in an exciting and growing Center. The position is for 1 year initially with the opportunity to extend. Anticipated start date is flexible, ideally between May and June 2024.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Applicants should send: 1) a letter of application addressing the selection criteria and indicating how their background and expertise fit with the specific needs of the lab; 2) a curriculum vitae or resume; 3) the names and contact information of 3-5 references. All applications should be submitted online.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Qualifications&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The candidate must have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, physical therapy/kinesiology, public health or related STEM field.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Experience with human subjects’ research is required. Strong organizational and communication skills is also a must. Experience with cognitive testing and neuroimaging modalities (EEG) is also desirable. This is an in person position. Applicants should be detail­-oriented, motivated, efficient, and able to work independently. Due to our developmental focus and working with families, research staff will be expected to run participant sessions during evenings and weekends (with compensatory time off from normal work hours).&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Position Type&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Research&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Information&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness &amp;amp; life, retirement- as well as commuting &amp;amp; transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see &lt;em&gt;www.northeastern.edu/diversity&lt;/em&gt;.

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