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Loyola University Chicago

Research Project Manager

🇺🇸 Chicago, IL 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $27 per Hour 💻 Project Management 🗓️ May 16th, 2026
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Loyola University Chicago is hiring a Research Project Manager for the Maternal Child Health Research Lab. The role requires coordinating day-to-day lab operations, managing manuscript and grant development, and supporting collaboration among faculty and trainees to ensure project milestones and deliverables are met.

Highlights
  • Coordinate daily activities of the Maternal and Child Health Research Lab and facilitate weekly lab meetings.
  • Track research project progress, maintain documentation, and oversee manuscript development and journal submissions.
  • Support preparation and submission of grant proposals with compliance to institutional and sponsor requirements.
  • Assist with communication and coordination among faculty, trainees, and collaborators, including oversight of student research activities.
  • Use project management and scientific writing skills to manage multiple interdisciplinary projects simultaneously.
  • Requires a Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, health services research, or a related field preferred.
  • Experience in academic research coordination or project management essential.
  • Strong organizational skills and experience with manuscript preparation and grant development needed.
  • Position is full-time, exempt status, grant funded, with a salary of $56,160 annually ($27 per hour).
  • Department: Public Health Sciences, at Loyola University Chicago’s Health Sciences Campus.

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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 
Position Details
Job Title RESEARCH PROGRAM COORD
Position Number 8151029
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 Maywood-Health Sciences Campus
Department Name PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCES
Location Code PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCES (06250A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes
Duties and Responsibilities
Position Title: Project Manager

Pamela Xaverius, PhD, MBA, MEd, CPH: Maternal Child Health Research Lab
Parkinson’s School of Health Sciences & Public Health
Loyola University Chicago
Full-Time | Master’s-Level Position

Key Responsibilities
Research Project Management
  • Coordinate day-to-day operations of the Maternal and Child Health Research Lab.
  • Organize and facilitate weekly lab meetings, including agenda development, documentation of action items, and follow-up on deliverables.
  • Track progress on research projects to ensure milestones, timelines, and deliverables are met.
  • Maintain project documentation and shared research resources.
Manuscript Development and Submission
  • Coordinate manuscript development across lab members, including drafting support, content integration, editing, and formatting.
  • Manage journal submission processes, including adherence to journal guidelines, document preparation, and submission tracking.
  • Maintain a pipeline of manuscripts in preparation, under review, and published.
Grant Development and Submission
  • Support preparation and submission of grant proposals to internal and external funding sources.
  • Coordinate proposal timelines, assemble application materials, and ensure compliance with sponsor and institutional requirements.
  • Assist with drafting sections of proposals, including background, methods, and project management plans.
Lab Coordination and Collaboration
  • Support communication and coordination among faculty, trainees, and collaborators.
  • Track member contributions and deliverables across research projects.
  • Assist with coordination of student and trainee research activities.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following materials:
  • A cover letter describing their interest in the position and relevant experience
  • Curriculum vitae or resume
  • Contact information for three professional references

Note: This is a 40 hour week position that pays $27 an hour. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
  • Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, health services research, or a related field preferred.
  • Experience in academic research coordination or project management.

Qualifications
Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, health services research, or a related field preferred.
  • Experience in academic research coordination or project management.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills.
  • Experience with scientific writing, manuscript preparation, or grant development.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work collaboratively in interdisciplinary research environments.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
n/a
Computer Skills
Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, health services research, or a related field preferred.
  • Experience in academic research coordination or project management.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills.
  • Experience with scientific writing, manuscript preparation, or grant development.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work collaboratively in interdisciplinary research environments.
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 05/14/2026
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $56,160/ann
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $56,160/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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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you possess a Masters Degree in a related field?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Why do you want to work for Loyola University Chicago?

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * How do your personal values align with Loyola University Chicago's mission and values?

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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    • Internal Job Posting
    • Agency Referral
    • Advertisement/Publication
    • Personal Referral
    • Website
    • Other
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

  1. Curriculum Vitae
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