Research and Community Engagement Manager

Job Title Research and Community Engagement Manager Position Number 8100281 Work Modality Fully In-Person Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the Work Day ERP? No Job Category University Staff Job Type Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Campus Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus Department Name GANNON CENTER FOR WOMEN Location Code GANNON CENTER (02003A) Is this split and/or fully grant funded?

Yes

The Research and Community Engagement Manager serves as a key member of the Gannon Center for Women and Leadership team, managing research programs, community engagement initiatives, events, communications, and administrative operations. This position works closely with students, faculty, donors, community partners, and university stakeholders to advance the Center’s mission through program management, relationship building, and operational support.

• Coordinate and support student and faculty research programs and related initiatives.
• Manage program logistics, travel arrangements, and research support resources.
• Collect and analyze program data and prepare assessment, impact, and outcome reports.
• Support financial administration and resource management for research activities.

• Plan, coordinate, and implement community engagement programs, workshops, lectures, conferences, and special events.
• Manage event logistics, communications, registration processes, and participant engagement.
• Develop program materials and support outreach efforts that strengthen connections among students, faculty, alumni, donors, and community partners.

• Manage Center communications, including newsletters, email campaigns, web content, promotional materials, and digital communications.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for inquiries and stakeholder communications.
• Support donor stewardship and engagement efforts.

• Oversee day-to-day office and facility operations, including space scheduling, equipment, and vendor coordination.
• Manage budgets, financial transactions, purchasing activities, and financial recordkeeping.
• Ensure compliance with university policies and procedures.

• Maintain program records, reports, and documentation.
• Support strategic initiatives, reporting, and special projects.
• Coordinate calendars, collaboration tools, and administrative systems that support Center operations.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience Bachelor’s degree in related field and related work experience.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in higher education, nonprofit administration, program management, community engagement, research administration, or a related field.
• Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills.
• Experience managing events, budgets, and multiple concurrent projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and related administrative platforms.
• Understanding of and commitment to the mission, values, and educational philosophy of a Jesuit, Catholic university.

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Experience using cloud-based collaboration, document management, and communication platforms.
• Experience with financial, database, reporting, survey, event management, or project management systems.
• Ability to learn and effectively use university technologies to support program administration, communications, assessment, and operational management.

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