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LRES Corporation

Community Resource Coordinator

LRES Corporation, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Community Resource Coordinator Position Title: COORDINATOR - EXEMPT

Position Number: 8102339 | Job Category: University Staff | Job Type: Full‑Time | FLSA Status: Exempt | Campus: Rogers Park‑Lake Shore Campus | Department: SCHOOL OF EDUCATION | Location: 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; assist in developing appropriate recruitment and retention strategies.

Solicit and coordinate 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 teachers, 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

Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $53,000.00/ann

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.

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 University’s Nondiscrimination Policy.

Quick Link for Posting https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/34072

Supplemental Questions

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

How do your personal values align with Loyola University Chicago’s mission and values? (Open Ended Question)

Why do you want to work for Loyola University Chicago? (Open Ended Question)

How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Public Job Posting Internal Job Posting Agency Referral Advertisement/Publication Personal Referral Website Other

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

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