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Research and Community Engagement Manager

Loyola University Chicago

United States, Illinois, Rogers Park

Oct 31, 2026

Position Details

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 WorkDay 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
Duties and Responsibilities	Duties and Responsibilities 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.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses	n/a
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	$63,000
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, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes-including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world. Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here. Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University's Nondiscrimination Policy.
Quick Link for Posting	https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/36066