Community Liaison for PULSE Program

Position Details

• Job Title: COORDINATOR HSC
• Position Number: 8350265
• Work Modality: Hybrid - 3 In-Person
• Job Category: University Staff
• Job Type: Part-Time
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Campus: Maywood-Health Sciences Campus
• Department Name: SCHOOL OF NURSING
• Location Code: SCHOOL OF NURSING 02400A
• Is this split and/or fully grant funded: Yes
• Is this request for the creation of a new Position or the modification of an existing Position to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP: No

Duties and Responsibilities

The community liaison acts as a bridge to encourage community engagement and connection between residents and the PULSE program within the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing. The liaison fosters trust, raises awareness, and facilitates access to resources.

• This is a grant-funded position through June 30, 2026, with the possibility of renewal dependent on funding availability.
• Up to 10 hours per week as scheduled.

Responsibilities:

• Build, foster, and maintain relationships with community members, leaders, and organizations in order to identify innovative ways to reach underrepresented populations.
• Assist with organization and promotion of events focused on screening and education.
• Facilitate resident and group awareness of available resources such as community organizations, workshops, social services, and the health system.
• Assist with recruitment of community members for workshops, events, and other activities.
• Advocate for community members, especially underrepresented populations, to promote their voice in program aims, design, and outcomes.
• Engage with local organizations and local leaders to align efforts with ongoing programs and leverage capacity and resources.
• Assist with collecting information about population health needs and the programs effectiveness.
• Provide input on initiative design, implementation, and evaluation.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

• Education: High School diploma.
• Experience:
• Background in community engagement, outreach, or healthcare/public health settings is beneficial.
• Must have experience working with and engaging underrepresented populations.
• Familiarity with the local community (Maywood/Proviso Township) is required.

Skills

• Strong verbal and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Respectful and empathetic communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to self-manage time and organization.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

See Qualifications and Minimum Education.

Computer Skills

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and basic email applications.

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: [Not Specified] Close Date: [Not Specified]

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate: 30hr Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate: 30hr

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 Chicagos mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission. For information about the universitys 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 nations 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 nations top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the countrys 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 Universitys Nondiscrimination Policy.

Quick Link for Posting:https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/34826

Supplemental Questions(Required fields are indicated with an asterisk)

1. Do you have a High school diploma or equivalent? [Yes / No]
2. Do you have experience working with and engaging underrepresented populations? [Yes / No]
3. How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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   • Internal Job Posting
   • Agency Referral
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   • Personal Referral
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   • Why do you want to work for Loyola? (Open Ended Question)
   • How do your personal values align with Loyola University Chicagos mission and values? (Open Ended Question)

   • Applicant Documents

     • Required Documents:
     • Resume
     • Cover Letter / Letter of Application
     • Optional Documents: None listed