Community Liaison for PULSE Program

LRES Corporation; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

A prominent Jesuit university in Chicago seeks a part-time Community Liaison to act as a bridge between residents and the PULSE program. This hybrid role involves fostering community relationships, organizing events, and facilitating resource access to support underrepresented populations. Candidates should possess strong communication, organizational skills, and a high school diploma, and have experience in community engagement. The position offers up to 10 hours a week and is grant-funded with potential for renewal.

Qualifications

• Background in community engagement, outreach, or healthcare/public health.
• Experience working with underrepresented populations.
• Familiarity with the local community (Maywood/Proviso Township).

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with community members.
• Assist with organization and promotion of events.
• Facilitate access to community resources.

Skills

Strong verbal and interpersonal skills

Time management and organizational skills

Respectful and empathetic communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Community Liaison for PULSE Program

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Position Details

Job Title: COORDINATOR

Position Number: 8350265

Work Modality: Hybrid – 3 In-Person

Job Category: University Staff

Job Type: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Campus: Maywood-Health Sciences Campus

Department Name: SCHOOL OF NURSING

Location Code: SCHOOL OF NURSING (02400A)

Funding: Yes

Duties and Responsibilities

The community liaison acts as a bridge to encourage community engagement and connection between residents and the PULSE program within the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing. The liaison fosters trust, raises awareness, and facilitates access to resources. This is a grant‑funded position through June 30, 2026 with the possibility of renewal dependent on funding availability. Up to 10 hours per week as scheduled. Responsibilities are noted below:

• Build, foster, and maintain relationships with community members, leaders, and organizations in order to identify innovative ways to reach underrepresented populations.
• Assist with organization and promotion of events focused on screening and education.
• Facilitate resident and group awareness of available resources such as community organizations, workshops, social services, and the health system.
• Assist with recruitment of community members for workshops, events, and other activities.
• Advocate for community members, especially underrepresented populations, to promote their voice in program aims, design, and outcomes.
• Engage with local organizations and local leaders to align efforts with ongoing programs and leverage capacity and resources.
• Assist with collecting information about population health needs and the program’s effectiveness.
• Provide input on initiative design, implementation, and evaluation.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma
• Experience: Background in community engagement, outreach, or healthcare/public health settings is beneficial. Must have experience working with and engaging underrepresented populations. Familiarity with the local community (Maywood/Proviso Township) is required.
• Skills:
  • Strong verbal and interpersonal skills are essential
  • Time management and organizational skills
  • Respectful and empathetic communication skills
  • Problem‑solving skills and ability to self‑manage time and organization
• Certificates/Credentials/Licenses: See Qualifications and Minimum Education
• Computer Skills: Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and basic email applications
• Supervisory Responsibilities: No required operation of university owned vehicles
• Physical Demands: None
• Working Conditions: None

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 (*).

• * Do you have a High school diploma or equivalent?
  • yes
  • no
• * Do you have experience working with and engaging underrepresented populations?
  • Yes
  • No
• How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Public Job Posting
  • Internal Job Posting
  • Agency Referral
  • Advertisement/Publication
  • Personal Referral
  • Website
  • Other
• Why do you want to work for Loyola?

  (Open Ended Question)

• How do your personal values align with Loyola University Chicago’s mission and values?

  (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

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