Research and Community Engagement Manager

Research and Community Engagement Manager

As 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 .edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website .edu/transformativeed.

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.

Research Program Management

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.

Community Engagement and Events

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.

Communications and Outreach

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.

Operations and Financial Administration

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.

Administrative Support

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.

Qualifications
- 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.

Computer Skills
- 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities
- No

Required operation of university owned vehicles
- No

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? - No

Physical Demands
- Lifting, Carrying, Standing, Repetitive Motions

Working Conditions
- Irregular Hours

Open Date - 10/30/2026

Close Date

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate - $68,000

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate -…