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SR. ASSOC DIR, OPERATIONS & COMMUNICATION

Position Details

Job 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; provide oversight to social media, marketing, mass communications, website copy, and special events marketing.
• Develop and execute 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

• 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.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

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

Physical Demands

Lifting, Carrying, Standing

Working Conditions

Irregular Hours

Open Date

03/06/2025

Close Date

[Insert Close Date]

Position Salary

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

Special Instructions to Applicants

[Insert Special Instructions]

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.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in education, communications, marketing, or a similar program?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have at least 5-7 years of full-time experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have at least 3 years of experience managing other full-time staff and creating communication vehicles & special events?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Why do you want to work for Loyola University Chicago?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Public Job Posting
  • Internal Job Posting
  • Agency Referral
  • Advertisement/Publication
  • Personal Referral
  • Website
  • Other

Applicant Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application