Loyola University Chicago

Job Title PROGRAM MANAGER

Position Number 8300138

Job Category University Staff

Job Type Part-Time

FLSA Status Exempt

Campus Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus

Department Name POLITICAL SCIENCE

Location Code POLITICAL SCIENCE (02118A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes

Duties and Responsibilities 

We are seeking a part-time member of the faculty or staff to serve as Program Manager, working closely with the Principal Investigators to do the following:

• Manage program logistics including scheduling, procurement, room reservations, and university

approval processes

• Assist PI with the tracking of program budget and finances
• Manage communications including updating program website, supervising program email

account, and communicating with students and parents.

• Build successful relationships with project leadership and other partners
• Manage the logistics of recruitment from Chicago Public Schools including communicating with

high school staff, students, and partner organizations and provide presentations at area public

high schools in order to enroll at least 20 students for the Speak Up Democracy Project

• Organize and coordinate student application and enrollment process
• Provide organizational and logistical support for all program development needs
• Provide on-site leadership and facilitation support during summer and school year programs
• Schedule and coordinate guest speakers, field trips, and events
• Participate in regular meetings and planning sessions with project leadership
• Perform other duties as assigned

This is a part-time position, and the weekly time commitment will vary over the course of the year, typically ranging from 5 to 12 hours per week. During July, when the summer on-campus session takes place, hours are somewhat longer. This position is compensated with an annual stipend of $9,000, paid in three AY installments (Spring, Summer, Fall) of $3,000 each.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience 

Bachelor’s degree in related field; master’s degree strongly preferred. At least three to five years of related experience and/or training.

Qualifications• Strong administrative and organizational skills

• Excellent time management skills and ability to track and meet deadlines independently
• Commitment to expanding access to college education
• Familiarity with Loyola systems and administrative procedures
• Ability to problem-solve and seek support as appropriate
• Experience with academic program coordination and diverse learners a plus
• Web design and management skills a plus

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses• Strong administrative and organizational skills

• Excellent time management skills and ability to track and meet deadlines independently
• Commitment to expanding access to college education
• Familiarity with Loyola systems and administrative procedures
• Ability to problem-solve and seek support as appropriate
• Experience with academic program coordination and diverse learners a plus
• Web design and management skills a plus

Computer SkillsFamiliarity with Loyola systems and administrative procedures

Web design and management skills a plus

Supervisory Responsibilities No

Required operation of university owned vehicles No

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? No

Physical Demands None

Working Conditions None

Open Date 06/04/2024

Close Date 

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $35.90/hr

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $33.33/hr

Special Instructions to Applicants 

About Loyola University Chicago 

Founded 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. With 15 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 a STARS Gold-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.

Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here.

Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy.

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