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Loyola University Chicago

Community Resource Coordinator

🇺🇸 Chicago, IL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $50K - $53K

💻 Other

🗓️ October 20th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Loyola University Chicago is hiring a Community Resource Coordinator to manage all aspects of the Community Schools Program at Sullivan High School. The coordinator will develop the Community School initiative, build relationships with school and community stakeholders, engage teachers and partners in student learning opportunities, recruit participants, coordinate resources, and ensure ongoing program assessment and compliance with reporting requirements.

Highlights
  • Manage the Community Schools Program at Sullivan High School and collaborate with Loyola University and school leadership.
  • Develop and sustain relationships with school, university, and community stakeholders.
  • Engage teachers, community organizations, and university partners to create student learning opportunities aligned with Community School Initiative goals.
  • Recruit students and parents, develop recruitment and retention strategies, and coordinate internal and external providers.
  • Facilitate a Community Schools Initiative Advisory Council to support program development and assessment.
  • Complete required administrative documentation and participate in professional development linked to the CPS Community Schools initiative.
  • Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree and two years of professional experience in Education, Youth Development, Social Work, Community Organizing, or related field.
  • Knowledge of K–8 youth program strategies, experience with urban public education and youth development, and strong organizational and communication skills required; special education knowledge is a plus.
  • Basic computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar tools are needed.
  • Salary range is $50,000 to $53,000 annually; position is full-time and exempt, based in the School of Education, and partially grant funded.

Community Resource Coordinator Full Description

Community Resource Coordinator Thank you for your interest in Loyola University Chicago. To view open positions, please enter your search criteria below. You may view all open positions by not specifying any search criteria and selecting the "Search" button. 
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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.

 Position Details 
Job Title  | COORDINATOR - EXEMPT
Position Number  | 8102339
Job Category  | University Staff
Job Type  | Full-Time
FLSA Status  | Exempt
Campus  | Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Department Name  | SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Location Code  | SCHOOL OF EDUCATION (02300A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?  | Yes
Duties and Responsibilities  | Manage all aspects of the Community Schools Program at Sullivan High School including:

Work closely with Loyola University and Sullivan High to develop the Community School initiative and sustain organizational vision. Build and sustain successful relationships with School, University, and Community Stakeholders. Engage Teachers, Community Organizations, and University partners in developing learning opportunities for Students that reflect identified key metrics. Generate and support learning opportunities that align with CSI goals and objectives. Recruit Students and Parents to participate in activities; Assists in the development of appropriate recruitment and retention strategies. Solicits and coordinates internal and external providers. Coordinate activities and manage the operation and resource allocation at Sullivan High in collaboration with the oversight provided by the Principal and CSI Staff Leadership Develop and facilitate a CSI Advisory Council that supports the development and assessment of the CSI at Sullivan. Engage Teaches, Community Organizations, and University partners in developing engagement opportunities for Parents and Community members. Coordinate ongoing assessment of the Sullivan CSI programs. Complete and submit all required administrative documentation and reporting requirements. Participate in all meetings and professional development activities associated with the CPS Community Schools initiative as required. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience  | Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited University and two years professional experience in Education, Youth Development, Social Work, Community Organizing or related field.

Qualifications  | Knowledge of children and youth program strategies that serve K – 8 students. Experience with urban public education and youth development practices. Experience organizing individuals, groups, and organizations toward articulated goals. Excellent organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills. Experience with or knowledge of special education is a plus.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses  |
Computer Skills  | Successful applicant will have at least basic Computer Skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite or other, similar tools for word processing and spreadsheet creation.
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  | 10/16/2025
Close Date  |
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate  | $53,000.00/ann
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate  | $50,000.00/ann
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.

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Quick Link for Posting  | https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/34072
Supplemental Questions
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  1. * Do you possess a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited University and two years professional experience in Education, Youth Development, Social Work, Community Organizing or related field? 
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * How do your personal values align with Loyola University Chicago's mission and values? 
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  3. * Why do you want to work for Loyola University Chicago? 
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  4. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? 
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  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application 
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