Position Details
Position Details
| Job Title |
Coordinator - Special Populations |
| Position Number |
8102545 |
| Work Modality |
Fully 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? |
NEW |
| Job Category |
University Staff |
| Job Type |
Full-Time |
| FLSA Status |
Exempt |
| Campus |
Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus |
| Department Name |
STUDENT ACADEMIC SERVICES |
| Location Code |
SCHOLARS PROGRAM (02043B) |
| Is this split and/or fully grant funded? |
Yes |
| Duties and Responsibilities |
The Coordinator for Arrupe Continuing Scholars plays a central role in Loyola's mission. Reporting to the Associate Director in the Office of Scholars Programs, the Coordinator will support a caseload of 100-150 Arrupe Continuing Scholars and will be responsible for success outcomes related to persistence and graduation with a bachelor's degree in the university. The Coordinator is a grant-funded position that supports Arrupe Continuing Scholars, inclusive of the Arrupe Continuing Leadership Scholars, who graduate from Arrupe College and pursue their bachelor's degrees at a college/school within Loyola University Chicago. This position will be responsible for intentional, strategic, and frequent interventions and services for Arrupe alums continuing their undergraduate education at Loyola. The Coordinator:
- Collaborates with colleagues to create and execute initiatives aimed toward increased academic success and sense of belonging (e.g., term-to-term retention, satisfactory academic progress, maintenance of scholarships, etc.) of Arrupe Continuing Scholars.
- Uses term-to term academic performance data to identify students in need of academic and socio-emotional support; creates and implements programs and outreach for current Arrupe alums/continuing undergraduates, focusing on academic support, student development, and career exploration.
- Assists students toward identifying opportunities for their integration within the larger Loyola University community.
- Leads the creation, maintenance, execution, and evaluation of curricula, schedules, structures, and policies for outreach activities and programs.
- Creates and produces reports for Advancement, stakeholders, and other constituents to highlight academic and personal progress of scholars.
- Liaises with faculty, academic advisors, and college/school administrators to identify students in need of academic support and intervention; draws upon research-based best practices to recommend a measured and student-centered response that encourages self-advocacy.
- Liaises with Arrupe College Academic Affairs, Arrupe College Transfer and Transfer Committee to ensure a continuous and seamless Loyola experience.
- Teaches multiple sections of UNIV 201 Transfer Seminar for Arrupe College Alums and UNIV 112 Strategies for Learning; may teach UNIV 101 First-Year Seminar, as needed.
- Assists with the activities of student leader positions such as Success Coaches, Peer Tutors, and Peer Mentors.
- Develops resources and presentations/workshops promoting student success, enrichment, and retention in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
- Leads logistical coordination for outreach activities and programs.
- Leads marketing and communication efforts related to all outreach programs.
- Establishes and maintains effective collaboration with campus partners and internal constituencies to ensure smooth operations of all programs, including but not limited to: Arrupe College, undergraduate colleges/schools' academic dean's offices, academic departments, Campus Ministry, Athletics, Undergraduate Admission Office, Financial Aid Office, Student Accessibility Center, Tutoring Center, Office of the Bursar, Registration & Records, Center for Student Inclusion and Belonging.
- Participates in all Scholars Programs activities and supporting scholars across the Office of Scholars Programs.
- Participates in Student Academic Services signature programs, events, and activities, including but not limited to: New Student Orientation, New Student Convocation, finals week proctoring, and Undergraduate Admission open houses.
- Represents Scholars Programs and Student Academic Services on University-wide committees and events as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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| Minimum Education and/or Work Experience |
Bachelor's degree required. Successful experience working with collegiate-level programs fostering retention or achievement required. Demonstrated success working with special population students to help them achieve academically. Experience providing instruction, advising, and/or academic support service. |
| Qualifications |
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Minimum Education and/or work experience: Bachelor's degree in related field and at least one to two years of related experience required.
General Expectations
- Ability to define and assess problems, establish facts, identify solutions to unique challenges with innovative approaches.
- Develop and manage individual and group interventions aimed at increasing the likelihood of student academic success.
- Ability to interpret, analyze, and summarize broad range of issues related to supporting at-risk student populations (including traditional and non-traditional college age students).
- Proven organizational, verbal, and written skills to effectively communicate with others.
- Excellent organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Equity-minded, student-centered, and customer service approach in their work with students.
- Experience instructing adults formally and informally.
- Demonstrated facility with data management.
- Committed to social justice and mission of the University.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to help students develop an appreciation for and understanding of the Jesuit approach to education.
- Must be able to work some evening and weekend hours.
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| Certificates/Credentials/Licenses |
N/A |
| Computer Skills |
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Internet, email applications and Student Information System (PeopleSoft). Familiarity with any/all of the following is beneficial but not required: MS SharePoint and Teams;
EAB Navigate360, Zoom. |
| 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 |
Irregular Hours |
| Open Date |
03/11/2026 |
| Close Date |
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| Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate |
$52,500/ann |
| Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate |
$50,000/ann |
| 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. 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,
click here.
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. |
| Quick Link for Posting |
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/34796 |
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Loyola University Chicago
Mar 11, 2026