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Community Liaison for PULSE Program

Loyola University Chicago

United States, Illinois, Maywood

Jan 24, 2026

Position Details

Job Title	COMMUNITY LIAISON
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. 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	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.
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/34553