at Loyola University Of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Details
Position Details
Job Title
PROJECT MANAGER
Position Number
8300200
Job Category
University Staff
Job Type
Part-Time
FLSA Status
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
Duties and Responsibilities
Project Description: The Cities Project combines research, teaching, service, and advocacy to support children growing up in urban poverty. Cities research is focused on understanding a) how stress affects children and b) what protects children and helps them grow despite stress exposure. Results of Cities research was used to develop Cities Mentor Project, which connects Chicago Public School Students with University Mentors to support coping, learning, and activism for both groups of students. The Cities Project is a unique research and service-learning project at Loyola University Chicago (LUC). Each LUC student will be paired with 6th-8th grade student to mentor at a participating school. They will attend weekly mentoring sessions at their mentee's school throughout the year during which they work in small groups as well as one-on-one with their mentee. In addition to weekly mentoring sessions, mentors will engage with the mentees through weekly activities that help support the mentee.
Project Manager: Seeking a part-time staff member to serve as project manager for the Cities Project for 10-15 hours/week. Project manager will coordinate grant operations, collaborate with grant personnel to ensure implementation of grant activities, support data collection and management, liaison with partner institutions, organize team meetings and agendas and related documentation. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
Bachelor's degree in related field and five years of related experience or terminal degree as defined by department.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree, with Master's preferred
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
None
Computer Skills
Basic computer skills with MS Office products, and the ability to learn/use Loyola's relevant software platforms
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
02/27/2024
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
As one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors . We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.
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Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by law.
Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
