Current Job Opportunities at Northwest
Northwest University is a regionally accredited, Christian institution awarding associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Located in Kirkland, Washington, we have been preparing students to lead in their careers since 1934 and offer a variety of degree programs to meet the needs of an ever-changing society. Our beautiful campus is a semi-wooded tract of fifty-six acres that overlooks Lake Washington and is just minutes from the world-class city of Seattle with all of its amenities. Since our beginning, Northwest University has been a Christ-centered institution, and we have not wavered. Today, we continue to build a Christian community dedicated to the spiritual vitality of each student - where our love, respect, and support for one another are evidence of God's presence.
Current faculty, staff, and administration employment opportunities at Northwest University are listed below. Application procedures are indicated on specific job postings.
Staff and Administrative Positions
Staff Summary of Benefits
Benefit eligible (.75 FTE) employees at Northwest University receive a generous benefits package that includes:
- Medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage (including zero monthly premium option for employee only coverage)
- Health Savings Account (NU contributes annually - $750 to $1500 to eligible employee’s HSA, prorated on start date and coverage level)
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance at 1x the employee’s salary (no cost to employee)
- Long-term disability Insurance (no cost to employee)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan:
- No vesting schedules
- Employee pretax contribution deferral
- Up to 3% matching contribution program
- Annual discretionary employer contributions (up to 2.5% of your base salary at the end of the fiscal year for eligible employees)
- On-site fitness center
- 18 paid personal days (accruable over one year worked and increases with longevity)
- 15 paid holidays (including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day)
- Paid sick leave (accruable per WA state sick leave law)
- Education benefits for employees and their dependents
- Membership to Passport Unlimited
- Free parking on campus
- Subsidized lunch in dining hall
- On campus housing options (based on availability, after the 90-day assessment period)
- Commuter benefits and more...
*Some benefits may be available for part time employees
| Job Title | Department |
|---|---|
| Admissions Counselor | Admissions |
| Cataloging Supervisor | Library |
| Concurrent Credit Lead | Center for Online and Extended Education (COEE) |
| Director of Marketing | Marketing |
| Human Resources Coordinator | Human Resources |
| Standardized Patient (Part Time) | School Of PA Medicine |
| Vice President for Advancement | Advancement |
A separate, complete application package must be submitted for each position sought.
You may submit your package by mail or email:
Northwest University
Attn: Human Resources
PO Box 579
Kirkland, WA 98083-0579
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Inquiries regarding staff positions may be made to:
Human Resources Office
Northwest University
5520 108th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 889-5749
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Faculty Positions
Faculty Summary of Benefits
Benefit eligible (.75 FTE) employees at Northwest University receive a generous benefits package that includes:
- Medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage (including zero cost option for employee only coverage)
- Health Savings Account (NU contributes annually - $750 to $1500 to eligible employee’s HSA, prorated on start date and coverage level)
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance at 1x the employee’s salary (no cost to employee)
- Long-term disability Insurance (no cost to employee)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan:
- No vesting schedules
- Employee pretax contribution deferral
- Up to 3% matching contribution program
- Annual discretionary employer contributions (up to 2.5% of your base salary at the end of the fiscal year for eligible employees)
- On-site fitness center
- Paid time off for vacations and holidays are negotiated in employment contract
- Paid sick leave (accruable per WA state sick leave law)
- Education benefits for employees and their dependents
- Membership to Passport Unlimited
- Free parking on campus
- Subsidized lunch in dining hall
- On campus housing options (available upon hire)
- Commuter benefits and more...
*Some benefits may be available for part time employees
Inquiries regarding faculty appointments may be made to:
Office of the Provost
Northwest University
5520 108th Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 889-5237
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Other job opportunities in Christian Higher Education can be found at http://careers.cccu.org/jobs.