Community Liaison for PULSE Program

LRES Corporation; Maywood (IL); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago is seeking a Community Liaison for the PULSE Program to work on the Maywood Health Sciences Campus. The role focuses on building trust, raising awareness, and connecting residents with health resources.

The position is grant-funded through June 30, 2026 with potential renewal. Up to 10 hours per week, hybrid in-person work, and an emphasis on engaging underrepresented populations and local partners.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Experience in community engagement or healthcare/public health settings is beneficial.
• Familiarity with Maywood/Proviso Township is required.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with community members, leaders, and organizations.
• Assist with planning and promotion of events for screening and education.
• Facilitate awareness of local resources and health services.
• Assist with recruitment for workshops and events.
• Advocate for underrepresented populations to influence program aims and outcomes.
• Engage with local organizations to align efforts with ongoing programs.
• Collect information on population health needs and program effectiveness.
• Provide input on design, implementation and evaluation of initiatives.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma

Job description

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Community Liaison for PULSE Program

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Position Details

Position Details Job Title COORDINATOR HSC Position Number 8350265 Work Modality Hybrid – 3 In-Person Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP? no 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) Is this split and/or fully grant funded? 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.

• 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 No Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? No Physical Demands None Working Conditions None

Open Date 03/20/2026 Close Date

Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $30/hr Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $30/hr

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, .

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 .

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

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