Position Details
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
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| 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
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| 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 |
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| Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate |
$75,000/ann |
| Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate |
$70,000/ann |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| 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.
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| Quick Link for Posting |
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/24873 |
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