Project Manager - Trainer of Conflict Resolution in Schools

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Loyola University Chicago is hiring a Project Manager - Trainer of Conflict Resolution in Schools. The role involves managing a federally funded multi-year conflict resolution project in partner Chicago Public schools, overseeing project goals, deliverables, and compliance, while also providing training and conflict resolution services to students, staff, and families. The position includes project management, conflict resolution training, and research collaboration duties.

Highlights

Manage all aspects of a federally funded multi-year conflict resolution project.
Oversee project timelines, staffing, reporting, and budget in collaboration with (Co)-principal investigators.
Train students, project staff, school personnel, and other stakeholders in conflict resolution skills.
Provide direct conflict resolution and mediation services to students, families, and community members.
Collaborate with a research team to develop violence prevention strategies and disseminate findings.
Require graduate or doctoral degree in relevant fields and professional certification in conflict resolution, mediation, or restorative justice.
Needs 2-3 years of training or teaching experience in conflict resolution and experience managing federally funded grants.
Must have excellent organizational and communication skills, ability to work independently and collaboratively, and problem-solving initiative.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required.
Salary range: $70,000 to $75,000 annually.

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Job Title	PROJECT MANAGER
Position Number	8101518
Work Modality	Fully In-Person
Job Category	University Staff
Job Type	Full-Time
FLSA Status	Exempt
Campus	Off-Campus/Remote
Department Name	SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Location Code	SCHOOL OF EDUCATION (02300A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?	No
Duties and Responsibilities	Loyola University School Partners in the School of Education invites applicants who will manage all aspects of the federally funded multi-year project and implement a conflict resolution program in partner Chicago Public schools. As a project manager, this position plays a key role in developing, executing, and monitoring project’s goals, objectives and deliverables in order to comply with funder’s requirements. In addition, as a trainer of conflict resolution, this position trains conflict resolution skills to students, project’s staff, school personnel and other stakeholders while directly providing conflict resolution services to students and families in partner schools. Minimum Education and Other Qualifications: Requirements for this position are: Graduate degree and/or a doctoral level degree (J.D., Ph.D., D.S.W., Ed.D., etc.) in relevant fields Professional certificate of conflict resolution, mediation and/or restorative justice 2-3 years of training in conflict resolution or teaching experience in a higher education and/or professional fields Experience in managing federally funded multi-year grants Be passionate about disadvantaged minority at-risk youth and their families Excellent organizational and effective oral and written communication skills Ability to work both independently and collaboratively Demonstrate self-initiative and ability to resolve problems encountered in the project and partner schools Duties and Responsibilities: Project Management (40%) Under the general direction of the (Co)-principal investigators, this position manages all aspects of the project including: Oversee day-to-day activities and progress of the project to ensure appropriate timeline, staffing and reporting Develop, implement and monitor the project’s deliverables to partner schools Prepare required performance reports to the funder and relevant stakeholders Supervise project coordinator, project’s staff and student assistants Assist (Co)-principal investigators to manage the project’s budget and resources Establish and maintain collaborative relationship with project’s partner schools, project staff, community stakeholders, cross-functional units in Loyola University Chicago and the funder to accomplish the project’s goals and objectives Convene scheduled project meetings and maintain all documents and materials Attend project related professional meetings, trainings and conferences Support the mission and other management duties of the project as assigned Conflict Resolution Training (40%) Work closely with (Co)-principal investigators to plan, organize, and conduct conflict resolution trainings to students, project’s staff, school personnel and other professionals in partner schools Provide conflict resolution and/or mediation services to referred target students, families and community members Supervise and consult with trainee’s conflict resolution cases Develop culturally appropriate conflict resolution training materials and/or scientific documents to improve project’s outcomes Research Collaboration (20%) Collaborate with project’s research team to develop and/or recommend violence prevention strategies and/or research direction as requested on the project Conduct literature studies relevant to the project Prepare and disseminate project’s findings through presentations and/or peer-reviewed journals Assist (Co)-principal investigators to seek additional funding for project’s sustainability Perform 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	Graduate degree and/or a doctoral level degree (J.D., Ph.D., D.S.W., Ed.D., etc.) in relevant fields Professional certificate of conflict resolution, mediation and/or restorative justice 2-3 years of training in conflict resolution or teaching experience in a higher education and/or professional fields Experience in managing federally funded multi-year grants Be passionate about disadvantaged minority at-risk youth and their families Excellent organizational and effective oral and written communication skills Ability to work both independently and collaboratively Demonstrate self-initiative and ability to resolve problems encountered in the project and partner schools
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses	Graduate degree and/or a doctoral level degree (J.D., Ph.D., D.S.W., Ed.D., etc.) in relevant fields Professional certificate of conflict resolution, mediation and/or restorative justice
Computer Skills	Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent
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	05/11/2023
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate	$75,000/ann
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate	$70,000/ann
Special Instructions to Applicants
About Loyola University Chicago	Loyola University Chicago is a private Jesuit University founded in 1870 by the Society of Jesus. One of the largest Catholic Universities in the United States, Loyola’s professional schools include programs in medicine, nursing, and health sciences anchored by the Loyola University Medical Center, and the Loyola University Chicago School of Law. Comprised of thirteen colleges and schools, Loyola University Chicago offers more than 80 undergraduate and 140 graduate/professional programs while enrolling approximately 17,000 students. In addition to offering a world class educational experience, 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. Our benefits are centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We offer medical, dental, vision, 403(b), HSA, FSAs, tuition benefit, pre-tax transit benefits, EAP, and more. To view our benefits in detail, click here. As one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic Universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce that enables a culture of inclusivity. We act with the heart of a nonprofit organization and an academic enterprise with ethical practices that advance the Jesuit Mission. Loyola actively seeks to build a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds that support our Jesuit tradition, while helping Ramblers foster a sense of belonging and affinity for all. Loyola adheres to all applicable federal and state civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Loyola does not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, parental status, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Please see the University’s entire Nondiscrimination Policy contained in The Comprehensive Policy, available at https://www.luc.edu/equity/policyprocedure/universitynondiscriminationpolicy/.
Quick Link for Posting	https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/24873

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* Do you have five years of related experience or a relevant terminal degree?
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- No
* Why do you want to work for Loyola University Chicago?
(Open Ended Question)
* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
(Open Ended Question)

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Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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Curriculum Vitae

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Position Details

Job Title	PROJECT MANAGER
Position Number	8101518
Work Modality	Fully In-Person
Job Category	University Staff
Job Type	Full-Time
FLSA Status	Exempt
Campus	Off-Campus/Remote
Department Name	SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Location Code	SCHOOL OF EDUCATION (02300A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?	No
Duties and Responsibilities	Loyola University School Partners in the School of Education invites applicants who will manage all aspects of the federally funded multi-year project and implement a conflict resolution program in partner Chicago Public schools. As a project manager, this position plays a key role in developing, executing, and monitoring project’s goals, objectives and deliverables in order to comply with funder’s requirements. In addition, as a trainer of conflict resolution, this position trains conflict resolution skills to students, project’s staff, school personnel and other stakeholders while directly providing conflict resolution services to students and families in partner schools. Minimum Education and Other Qualifications: Requirements for this position are: Graduate degree and/or a doctoral level degree (J.D., Ph.D., D.S.W., Ed.D., etc.) in relevant fields Professional certificate of conflict resolution, mediation and/or restorative justice 2-3 years of training in conflict resolution or teaching experience in a higher education and/or professional fields Experience in managing federally funded multi-year grants Be passionate about disadvantaged minority at-risk youth and their families Excellent organizational and effective oral and written communication skills Ability to work both independently and collaboratively Demonstrate self-initiative and ability to resolve problems encountered in the project and partner schools Duties and Responsibilities: Project Management (40%) Under the general direction of the (Co)-principal investigators, this position manages all aspects of the project including: Oversee day-to-day activities and progress of the project to ensure appropriate timeline, staffing and reporting Develop, implement and monitor the project’s deliverables to partner schools Prepare required performance reports to the funder and relevant stakeholders Supervise project coordinator, project’s staff and student assistants Assist (Co)-principal investigators to manage the project’s budget and resources Establish and maintain collaborative relationship with project’s partner schools, project staff, community stakeholders, cross-functional units in Loyola University Chicago and the funder to accomplish the project’s goals and objectives Convene scheduled project meetings and maintain all documents and materials Attend project related professional meetings, trainings and conferences Support the mission and other management duties of the project as assigned Conflict Resolution Training (40%) Work closely with (Co)-principal investigators to plan, organize, and conduct conflict resolution trainings to students, project’s staff, school personnel and other professionals in partner schools Provide conflict resolution and/or mediation services to referred target students, families and community members Supervise and consult with trainee’s conflict resolution cases Develop culturally appropriate conflict resolution training materials and/or scientific documents to improve project’s outcomes Research Collaboration (20%) Collaborate with project’s research team to develop and/or recommend violence prevention strategies and/or research direction as requested on the project Conduct literature studies relevant to the project Prepare and disseminate project’s findings through presentations and/or peer-reviewed journals Assist (Co)-principal investigators to seek additional funding for project’s sustainability Perform 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	Graduate degree and/or a doctoral level degree (J.D., Ph.D., D.S.W., Ed.D., etc.) in relevant fields Professional certificate of conflict resolution, mediation and/or restorative justice 2-3 years of training in conflict resolution or teaching experience in a higher education and/or professional fields Experience in managing federally funded multi-year grants Be passionate about disadvantaged minority at-risk youth and their families Excellent organizational and effective oral and written communication skills Ability to work both independently and collaboratively Demonstrate self-initiative and ability to resolve problems encountered in the project and partner schools
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses	Graduate degree and/or a doctoral level degree (J.D., Ph.D., D.S.W., Ed.D., etc.) in relevant fields Professional certificate of conflict resolution, mediation and/or restorative justice
Computer Skills	Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent
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	05/11/2023
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate	$75,000/ann
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate	$70,000/ann
Special Instructions to Applicants
About Loyola University Chicago	Loyola University Chicago is a private Jesuit University founded in 1870 by the Society of Jesus. One of the largest Catholic Universities in the United States, Loyola’s professional schools include programs in medicine, nursing, and health sciences anchored by the Loyola University Medical Center, and the Loyola University Chicago School of Law. Comprised of thirteen colleges and schools, Loyola University Chicago offers more than 80 undergraduate and 140 graduate/professional programs while enrolling approximately 17,000 students. In addition to offering a world class educational experience, 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. Our benefits are centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We offer medical, dental, vision, 403(b), HSA, FSAs, tuition benefit, pre-tax transit benefits, EAP, and more. To view our benefits in detail, click here. As one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic Universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce that enables a culture of inclusivity. We act with the heart of a nonprofit organization and an academic enterprise with ethical practices that advance the Jesuit Mission. Loyola actively seeks to build a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds that support our Jesuit tradition, while helping Ramblers foster a sense of belonging and affinity for all. Loyola adheres to all applicable federal and state civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Loyola does not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, parental status, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Please see the University’s entire Nondiscrimination Policy contained in The Comprehensive Policy, available at https://www.luc.edu/equity/policyprocedure/universitynondiscriminationpolicy/.
Quick Link for Posting	https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/24873

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you possess a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a related field?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have five years of related experience or a relevant terminal degree?
- Yes
- No
* Why do you want to work for Loyola University Chicago?
(Open Ended Question)
* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

Writing Sample
Curriculum Vitae

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1032 W Sheridan Rd | Chicago, IL | 60660
2018 (c) Loyola University Chicago | University Policies

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