Program Manager

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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 Skills

Familiarity 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

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 at www.luc.edu/mission/ . For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed .

About Loyola University Chicago

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit,…