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SR. ASSOC DIR, OPERATIONS & COMMUNICATION

Position Details

Position Title: Sr. Associate Director
Position Number: 8101954
Job Category: University Staff
Job Type: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Campus: Chicago-Water Tower Campus
Department Name: Career Development Center
Location Code: Career Development Center (02045A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with the AVP, Career Services and other members of the Career Services leadership team to understand institutional needs and provide a high level of service to stakeholders; contribute to strategic, operational, and managerial leadership of Career Services.
• Set strategic direction for all Career Services communications to ensure consistent branding and voice; Provides oversight to social media, marketing, mass communications, website copy, and special events marketing.
• Develops and executes special event pathways for recruiters to connect with students across industry, disciplines and degree levels including but not limited to career fairs, panels, on-campus recruiting events, and Career Tours.
• Work closely with the Employer Relations Team and Advising Team to translate employer connections and outreach to students via Career Services' 14 unique Career Communities.
• Directly supervise the Marketing and Events Coordinator and the Operations Coordinator; indirectly supervise marketing and programming peer advisors (student employees).
• Serve as Career Services’ primary liaison to Loyola Linked, a student-alumni mentorship platform; provide ongoing data and metrics on platform usage; collaborate with Alumni Relations and other key campus partners on the platform’s direction and management.
• Collaborate with campus partners, faculty, student organizations, and employers on co-sponsored events and career fair planning committees.
• Collect and analyze feedback, metrics, and data to apply to annual reports, future planning, and division-wide initiatives.
• Contribute to career outcomes collection and promotion.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

• Minimum Education:
  Bachelor’s degree in education, communications, marketing, or a similar program. Preferred master’s degree.
• Minimum Work Experience:
  Minimum 5-7 years of full-time experience creating communication vehicles & special events.
  Minimum 3 years of experience managing other full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for working with college students and alumni.
• Experience working with recruiters.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a rapidly changing environment.
• Managerial experience.
• Knowledge of social media as a marketing & communication tool.

Computer Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, OneDrive and web content management.
• Familiarity with basic database functionality (Handshake, People Grove).
• Proficiency in social media for event and program promotion purposes.
• Familiarity with design tools (Canva, etc.).

Supervisory Responsibilities

Yes

Working Conditions

Irregular Hours

Salary

Position Maximum Salary: $95,000/ann
Position Minimum Salary: $90,000/ann

About Loyola University Chicago

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.

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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