Community Liaison for PULSE Program

Loyola University Chicago; Maywood (IL); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago is seeking a part-time Coordinator HSC at the Maywood Health Sciences Campus. The role supports community health outreach, workshops, and resource navigation within Maywood and Proviso Township, with a hybrid in-person requirement.

The candidate should have a high school diploma and experience in community engagement, outreach, or healthcare/public health settings, especially with underrepresented populations. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Time management

Empathy communication

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email applications

Job description

Position Details

Job Title: COORDINATOR HSC

Position Number: 8350265

Work Modality: Hybrid - 3 In-Person

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

Position maximum salary or hourly rate: $30/hr

Position minimum salary or hourly rate: $30/hr

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.

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

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.

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.