Community Liaison for PULSE Program

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. 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
No

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?
No

Physical Demands
None

Working Conditions
None

Open Date

Close Date

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate
$30/hr

Position 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 . For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at .

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.


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