Community Liaison

Overview

Position Number 8350259

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)

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 upon 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

High school diploma. Background in community engagement, outreach, or healthcare/public health settings is beneficial. Must have experience working with and engaging underrepresented populations.

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.

• 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 See Qualifications and

Minimum Education
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 01/23/2026

Close Date

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $30/hr

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $27/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
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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.

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