Project Coordinator - Cities ProjectAs a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago's mission, candidates should consult our website at For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at DetailsJob Title - RESEARCH COORDINATORPosition Number - Work Modality - Fully In-PersonIs this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP? - NoJob Category - University StaffJob Type - Part-TimeFLSA Status - Non-ExemptCampus - Chicago-Water Tower CampusDepartment Name - SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORKLocation Code - SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK (02800A)Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
- YesDuties and ResponsibilitiesThe Project Manager is responsible for and assists with implementing the Cities curriculum across the designated schools. Supports recruitment of university student mentors and middle school student mentees for the program, and serves as the primary point of contact for mentees, mentors, and facilitators, as well as the liaison between partner schools and community programs. Support facilitation and community engagement across partnerCPSschoolsBuild and nurture connection between research and implementation teamsServe as primary school liaison at bothCPSschools and build systems of sustainabilitySupport development of presentations and papers as availablePerform related duties as assigned by the Primary and Co-Investigator and Director of Family ServicesHelp to supervise undergraduate student Fellows andDFSinterns on the projectQualificationsEducation and/or Work Experience Requirements:Bachelor's degree required1 yr of experience in social work preferredExperience working with children preferredExcellent interpersonal and communication skills with peers, school staff, and young adultsMust be able to meet deadlines while maintaining a flexible schedule to accommodate the curriculum and part-time roleAbility to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within the parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practicesAbility to initiate tasks as needed.Physical Requirements:Ability to commute to designated schoolsAbility to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with theADA,FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standardsAbility to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with theADA,FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standardsAbout Loyola University ChicagoFounded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability.
A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With15 schools, colleges, and institutes—including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S.
News & World Report, Loyola is aSTARSGold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.