New River Community College
McCutcheon Sustainable Community Schools Parent Coordinator
New River Community College, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
POSITION DETAILS
Job Title: PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Position Number: 8102862
Work Modality: Fully Remote Work
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?: Yes
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and family-friendly environment that honors racial justice, equity, and cultural relevance.
Recruit and serve as the primary contact for parent and community programming and build strong, trusting relationships with parents, community members, and school staff.
Plan, coordinate, and manage adult programming, workshops, and events that promote lifelong learning and community engagement aligned with high-quality teaching principles.
Identify and generate opportunities for wrap‑around supports, resources, and opportunities.
Support parent participation with and support the SCS Leadership Team.
Maintain accurate attendance records for all parent and community programming in Cityspan.
Work with the school administration and staff to review and build programs based on appropriate data including surveys, CIWP, etc.
Assist parents in taking ownership of parts of the needs assessment and identifying opportunities for recruiting additional parent leaders.
Engage parents in attending and leading professional development opportunities, including SCS professional development days and the SCS Summer Institute.
Support the dissemination and publicity of school and community engagement successes to build community pride and transparency.
Participate in regular meetings with the SCS Coordinator, school administration, LPA manager, and the SCS Team.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
THE SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS (SCS) PILLARS
Engaging, Culturally Relevant, and Challenging Curricula:
Supporting families' understanding and involvement in high-quality, meaningful learning experiences.
Emphasis on High-Quality Teaching over High-Stakes Testing:
Promoting environments where teaching excellence and student growth are prioritized.
Wrap-Around Supports and Opportunities:
Ensuring students and families access comprehensive resources beyond academics.
Positive Discipline Practices, including Restorative Justice:
Advocating for fair, respectful, and restorative approaches to behavior.
Authentic Parent and Community Engagement:
Empowering families as genuine partners and leaders in the school community.
Inclusive School Leadership:
Supporting collaborative decision-making that reflects diverse voices.
THE SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL INITIATIVE PRINCIPLES
Racial Justice & Equity
Transparency & Trusting Relationships
Self-Determination and Governance
Building from Community Strengths, Wisdom, and Data/Best Practice/Evidence
Shared Leadership and Collaboration
Reflective Learning Culture
Whole Child Approach to Education
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND OR WORK EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least two to three years of related experience preferred. Additional education or experience may be required by department program.
QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Effective communication and organizing skills.
Experience in one or more of the following fields: Social work, community organizingҭеиurban public education, project management, adult education with education, training, or dleasure in at least one area
Ability to build relationships and organize people, resources, and programs that are rooted in equity and inclusion.
Proven ability to develop, manage, and evaluate community-based programs for diverse constituencies.
Knowledge/experience with the school and its community.
Bilingual/bicultural in Spanish and English preferred.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses: NA
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.
Supervis peregrination: 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 01/09/2026
POSITION SALARY
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate: $70,912/ann
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate: $61,067/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 留在 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 విడుదల 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 thatELY 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 .
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Position Number: 8102862
Work Modality: Fully Remote Work
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?: Yes
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and family-friendly environment that honors racial justice, equity, and cultural relevance.
Recruit and serve as the primary contact for parent and community programming and build strong, trusting relationships with parents, community members, and school staff.
Plan, coordinate, and manage adult programming, workshops, and events that promote lifelong learning and community engagement aligned with high-quality teaching principles.
Identify and generate opportunities for wrap‑around supports, resources, and opportunities.
Support parent participation with and support the SCS Leadership Team.
Maintain accurate attendance records for all parent and community programming in Cityspan.
Work with the school administration and staff to review and build programs based on appropriate data including surveys, CIWP, etc.
Assist parents in taking ownership of parts of the needs assessment and identifying opportunities for recruiting additional parent leaders.
Engage parents in attending and leading professional development opportunities, including SCS professional development days and the SCS Summer Institute.
Support the dissemination and publicity of school and community engagement successes to build community pride and transparency.
Participate in regular meetings with the SCS Coordinator, school administration, LPA manager, and the SCS Team.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
THE SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS (SCS) PILLARS
Engaging, Culturally Relevant, and Challenging Curricula:
Supporting families' understanding and involvement in high-quality, meaningful learning experiences.
Emphasis on High-Quality Teaching over High-Stakes Testing:
Promoting environments where teaching excellence and student growth are prioritized.
Wrap-Around Supports and Opportunities:
Ensuring students and families access comprehensive resources beyond academics.
Positive Discipline Practices, including Restorative Justice:
Advocating for fair, respectful, and restorative approaches to behavior.
Authentic Parent and Community Engagement:
Empowering families as genuine partners and leaders in the school community.
Inclusive School Leadership:
Supporting collaborative decision-making that reflects diverse voices.
THE SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL INITIATIVE PRINCIPLES
Racial Justice & Equity
Transparency & Trusting Relationships
Self-Determination and Governance
Building from Community Strengths, Wisdom, and Data/Best Practice/Evidence
Shared Leadership and Collaboration
Reflective Learning Culture
Whole Child Approach to Education
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND OR WORK EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least two to three years of related experience preferred. Additional education or experience may be required by department program.
QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Effective communication and organizing skills.
Experience in one or more of the following fields: Social work, community organizingҭеиurban public education, project management, adult education with education, training, or dleasure in at least one area
Ability to build relationships and organize people, resources, and programs that are rooted in equity and inclusion.
Proven ability to develop, manage, and evaluate community-based programs for diverse constituencies.
Knowledge/experience with the school and its community.
Bilingual/bicultural in Spanish and English preferred.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses: NA
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.
Supervis peregrination: 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 01/09/2026
POSITION SALARY
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate: $70,912/ann
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate: $61,067/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 留在 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 విడుదల 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 thatELY 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 .
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