Research Coordinator

Position Number 8350271

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 Part-Time

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Campus Chicago-Water Tower Campus

Department Name SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK

Location Code SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK (02800A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes

• The Project Manager is responsible for and assists with implementing the Cities curriculum across the designated schools. Supports recruitment of university student mentors and middle school student mentees for the program, and serves as the primary point of contact for mentees, mentors, and facilitators, as well as the liaison between partner schools and community programs. Support facilitation and community engagement across partner CPS schools.
• Build and nurture connection between research and implementation teams.
• Serve as primary school liaison at both CPS schools and build systems of sustainability.
• Support development of presentations and papers as available.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the Primary and Co-Investigator and Director of Family Services.
• Help to supervise undergraduate student Fellows and DFS interns on the project.

Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in related field and at least two years of relevant experience or combination of advanced degree and experience.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1 yr of experience in social work preferred.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with peers, school staff, and young adults.
• Must be able to meet deadlines while maintaining a flexible schedule to accommodate the curriculum and part-time role.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within the parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Ability to initiate tasks as needed.

• Ability to commute to designated schools.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.

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Basic understanding of Word and Excel MS programs, and the ability to learn LUC and partner schools’ communication platforms.

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05/27/2026

$25/hr

$25/hr

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.

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