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Parent and Family Engagement Grant Coordinator

Loyola University Of Chicago

United States, Illinois, Chicago

Apr 23, 2025

Position Details

Job Title	COORDINATOR - NON-EXEMPT
Position Number	8102811
Job Category	University Staff
Job Type	Full-Time
FLSA Status	Non-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
Duties and Responsibilities	Essential Duties/Responsibilities Collaborates with Loyola University faculty, students and staff, along with school staff, parents and volunteers to develop a comprehensive parent and family engagement approach consisting of workshops, classes and activities for parents at their local school; helps to conduct effective orientation sessions and on-going parent engagement sessions to support positive program outcomes, provides training, coaching, modeling and technical assistance relating to parental involvement strategies Coordinates and implements strategies to support parent engagement; collaborates with Loyola and school staff, community-based partners to develop family-friendly school climate; collaborates with other parent engagement professionals Coordinates and provides direct outreach to parents, caregivers, and community members to champion authentic parent engagement Coordinates with community-based partners to strengthen alignment of resources to maximize impact Keeps excellent records of all parent involvement activities, reports, surveys, funding, program evaluations, and communications to parents. Effectively meet all program deliverables to meet all reporting deadlines Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience	Education: High School Diploma or GED Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience working with children and/or adults in a non-profit, social service, educational, or community development organization Experience with developing collaborative partners and building relationships with constituents in the community (including school district central office, school principals, schools staff, community-based organizations, universities etc.)
Qualifications	Skills/Abilities 1-2 years of experience serving as an advocate for children and parents Ability to understand and interpret the policies, procedures, and general organizational structure of the Chicago Public Schools Knowledge of family engagement research and literature; strong understanding of child and adolescent growth, student achievement data, and social emotional development Excellent communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills Self-motivated leaders who can work independently as well as part of team Ability to effectively engage school, community and district level leaders
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses	NA
Computer Skills	Basic computer skills necessary for effective communication in current community-school environment.
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	04/23/2025
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate	$28.21/hr
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate	$23.08/hr
Special Instructions to Applicants
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/32695