Program Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and family-friendly environment that honors racial justice, equity, and cultural relevance.
• Serve as the primary contact for parent and community programming, building trusting relationships with families and school staff.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage adult education programs, workshops, and events aligned with community engagement goals.
• Identify and generate opportunities for wrap-around supports and essential community resources.
• Maintain accurate attendance records for all parent and community programming using Cityspan.
• Support the SCS Leadership Team and assist parents in identifying opportunities for leadership and needs assessment.
• Collaborate with school administration to develop programs based on data, including surveys and CIWP.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 2-3 years of related experience preferred.
• Effective communication and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to build relationships and organize programs rooted in equity and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual/bicultural in Spanish and English.
• Experience in social work, community organizing, urban public education, project management, or adult education.
• Proven ability to develop and evaluate community-based programs for diverse constituencies.
• Existing knowledge of or experience with the local school community.

About the Company

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. As a Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact.