Loyola University Chicago

Job Title Director of the CARE Pathway MNSON

Position Number 8102819

Job Category University Staff

Job Type Full-Time

FLSA Status Exempt

Campus Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus

Department Name SCHOOL OF NURSING

Location Code SCHOOL OF NURSING (02400A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes

Duties and Responsibilities

The Director of the Collaboration, Access, Resources, and Equity (CARE) Pathway within the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing (MNSON) is responsible for leading all aspects of the CARE Pathway to the BSN program. This includes student recruitment, enrollment, orientation, and retention; program events and activities; and internal scholarships and awards. The Director also provides administrative oversight, supervises the ABSN CARE Pathway Coordinator and student workers, and collaborates closely with MNSON faculty and staff to support the academic success and well-being of CARE Pathway students. The Director reports directly to the CARE Pathway Faculty Director.

This position is based out of the Lakeshore Campus (LSC), but requires regular travel to the Health Science Campus (HSC).

CARE PATHWAY STUDENT AFFAIRS

• Lead student recruitment, enrollment, and orientation efforts for the CARE Pathway.
• Maintain regular communication with Arrupe College personnel—includingadmissions, advising, social work, and financial aid—to ensure continuity of services and a smooth transition for students entering MNSON.
• Provide ongoing individual and group support sessions to promote student success, retention, and well-being.
• Collaborate with CARE Pathway team members to identify students in need of academic support or other interventions.
• Design and implement programming to support students’ transition to college and the development of effective academic skills and behaviors.
• Manage CARE Pathway seminars and coordinate peer, faculty, and alumni mentoring initiatives.
• Oversee the administration of CARE Pathway internal scholarships in collaboration with Financial Aid.
• Supervise the operations of the CARE Lounge.
• Develop and manage surveys and outcome tracking to assess CARE Pathway program impact and guide improvement.

STAFF SUPERVISION & OFFICE SUPPORT

• Hire, supervise, mentor, train, and evaluate CARE Pathway Peer Leaders.
• Supervise and support the professional development of the ABSN CARE Pathway Coordinator.

EVENTS, ACTIVITIES, AND TRAVEL

• Plan and implement CARE Pathway events, including semester kickoffs, holiday celebrations, summer send-offs, graduation dinners, Arrupe student visits, and Peer Leader-led activities.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for students, faculty, and staff attending CARE Pathway-related conferences and events.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Position requires ability to travel between campuses as well as occasional early morning, weekend and evening responsibilities

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS

• Review of applications will begin in May 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants are asked to submit (1) a cover letter describing interest in and qualifications for the position, (2) resume, (3) the names and contact information of three individuals prepared to provide professional references (references will be contacted for finalists only), and (4) an Inclusive Excellence statement addressing past efforts and future plans to advance
• diversity, equity and inclusion.
  • The Inclusive Excellence statement should address the following:
    • Understanding of barriers: Describe your understanding of the barriers that exist for historically under-represented groups (URGs) in nursing. URGs include under-represented ethnic or racial minorities; men; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer individuals; people with disabilities; and undocumented immigrants.
    • Past activities: Discuss past activities contributing to diversity, equity and inclusion. Examples may include teaching/curriculum, mentoring/advising/tutoring; outreach Efforts; committees, task forces, and boards; scholarship and/or research, and other initiatives.
    • Future plans: Describe how you plan to contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the MNSON including activities you would pursue and how they would fit into this Director role.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

Master’s degree in college student personnel, counseling, or related field required, and two to three years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Higher Education, Student Personnel, Student Development, Student Affairs, or a related field, preferred.
• Three or more years of work experience in higher education setting involving student affairs, student activities, student development, student event planning, or a related area
• Knowledge, understanding, and commitment to the mission and values of Loyola University Chicago and the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing
• Demonstrated success with planning, coordinating, and implementing large and small scale, detail-orientated projects and events
• Must be self-directed, innovative, and able to assess current operations in an effort to develop practical action programs to improve the functioning of department operations
• Demonstrates strength and experience in team-building and collaboration and is able to work well with individuals at all levels
• Must be able to work well within a culturally diverse environment with the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy
• Must possess strong organization skills and effective verbal and written communication skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed herein are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

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Computer Skills

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience with higher education learning management systems

Supervisory Responsibilities Yes

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 06/11/2025

Close Date

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $80,000 /ann

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $70,000 /ann

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.

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