Program Coordinator, Business Leadership Hub

The Business Leadership Hub (Hub) at Quinlan School of Business houses multiple centers with focus areas including artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, executive education, family business, financial policy, risk management and insurance, social enterprise and responsibility, and supply chain management. This position will enable and support these centers to expand their scope and impact through activities such as

* Identifying promising external partners and develop collaborative and productive relationships with those partners

* Identifying external funding opportunities with interests that align with center activities and assist with the development of proposals in pursuit of those opportunities

* Developing and managing internal processes to ensure consistent and successful center, and cross-center, activities, events, and programs.

* External partners and stakeholders:

o Develop and execute procedures for partner prospecting.

o Develop and execute procedures for regularly capturing and measuring partner interests and needs that align with center focus areas.

o Develop and execute procedures for regularly communicating outcomes from partnership with said partners.

* External funding:

o Identify funding agencies with goals and missions that align with those of Loyola and Quinlan.

o Monitor funding opportunities with agencies to identify programs that align with center focus areas.

o Assist and support writing grant proposals for funding opportunities.

* Event-related:

o Create and nurture partnerships with on- and off-campus vendors to develop a network of enthusiastic organizations engaged via active support in the success of Hub programs and events.

o Coordinate Hub support staff to ensure consistent, effective, and efficient processes for organizing and promoting events.

o Collaborate with center directors as well as internal and external stakeholders to identify topics for events and programs.

* General management:

o Ensure Hub program/project mission, values, guidelines, and procedures are designed, implemented, and maintained in compliance with Loyola University Chicago policy.

o Support the evaluation of center activities and means for disseminating outcomes from those activities to internal and external stakeholders.

o Develop procedures to leverage technology assets of the Hub, including but not limited to Salesforce, CVENT, Slack, and Asana, to further Hub and center goals.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in related field and at least two to three years of related experience preferred. Additional Education or Experience may be required by department program.

* Outstanding oral and written communication skills.

* Experience in developing, growing, and managing relationships with external stakeholders

* Experience in identifying grant opportunities and grant writing

* Experience in education and/or mission-driven organizations

* Demonstrated experience in project management and managing logistics and operations for programs and events.

* An entrepreneurial mindset.

* A desire to work well with others in a highly collaborative environment.

* Experience in marketing and customer service skills.

An ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and to prioritize among competing tasks

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Data management and communications applications. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, event management software ( CVENT, Attendee Hub, On Arrival), Salesforce, and project management tools.

Loyola University Chicago is a private Jesuit University founded in 1870 by the Society of Jesus. One of the largest Catholic Universities in the United States, Loyola's professional schools include programs in medicine, nursing, and health sciences anchored by the Loyola University Medical Center, and the Loyola University Chicago School of Law. Comprised of thirteen colleges and schools, Loyola University Chicago offers more than 80 undergraduate and 140 graduate/professional programs while enrolling approximately 17,000 students. In addition to offering a world class educational experience, 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. Our benefits are centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We offer medical, dental, vision, 403(b), HSA, FSAs, tuition benefit, pre-tax transit benefits, EAP, and more. To view our benefits in detail, click here.

As one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic Universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce that enables a culture of inclusivity. We act with the heart of a nonprofit organization and an academic enterprise with ethical practices that advance the Jesuit Mission. Loyola actively seeks to build a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds that support our Jesuit tradition, while helping Ramblers foster a sense of belonging and affinity for all.

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