Unit Administrator, Humanities and Education Unit

About the Opportunity

Position Title: Unit Administrator, Humanities and Education Unit

College: Mills College at Northeastern University 

Campus: Oakland Campus 

FTE: 100% FTE   

Reports to: Unit Chair  

Dotted line to: Director of Academic Events & Operations, Office of the Dean 

Supervises: Undergraduate Work Study Students, Teaching Assistants, Graduate Assistants 

Job Description 

The Unit Administrator works independently on a broad range of finance, administrative and technical duties that support the unit chair faculty, and facilities. The incumbent oversees and manages the Unit’s operating and endowed budgets, including budget planning for unit-related student events, special projects, and other unit events; oversee hiring process, training, and payroll for undergraduate Work Study and Graduate Assistant student employees; manage the Unit offices and spaces. The Unit Administrator will be expected to exercise frequent independent judgment within the assigned areas of responsibility.  

This position is full-time, exempt, and benefits-eligible. This position description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Additional duties may be assigned based on business operational needs. 

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities 

• Budget Management/Finance Processes (35%) 
• Unit Operations (35%) 
• Student Employee Supervision (15%) 
• General Administrative Duties (15%) 

The annualized salary for this position is $67,485.

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 .