Roosevelt Sustainable Community Schools Coordinator, Parent Engagement Supervisor

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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.

Position Details

Position Details

Job Title COORDINATOR - EXEMPT

Position Number 8102892

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? NA

Job Category University Staff

Job Type Full-Time

FLSA Status Exempt

Campus Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus

Department Name SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

Location Code SCHOOL OF EDUCATION (02300A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes

Duties and Responsibilities

The Sustainable Community Schools Resource Coordinator/ Parent Engagement Supervisor leads implementation of the SCS model at Roosevelt High School. The Resource Coordinator portion of the role connects school, family, and community stakeholders to build effective, dynamic programs, resources, and opportunities for students, family and community members. The SCS Resource Coordinator strategizes, plans, coordinates, motivates, planner, implementer, a people-person, and motivator to build a shared vision, develop collaborative strategies, implement successful programs and initiatives, and evaluate the work toward continuous improvement.

The Parent Engagement Supervisor component of the role will involve the supervision of the full-time SCS Parent Coordinator, along with all parent and community engagement activities at Roosevelt High School.

The Sustainable Community School Initiative through its work and advocacy seeks to dismantle oppressive systems, foster nurturing and healing environments, and create sustainable systems of support and is a transformative, justice-centered approach to education rooted in racial equity, community self-determination, and whole child development..

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Coordination

• Facilitate whole-school and community planning aligned with SCS principles and pillars.

• Help to develop, convene and maintain a representative SCS Leadership Team that includes youth, parents, educators, school staff, and community members that meets monthly.

• Align, coordinate, and connect school-based and community-based resources to meet the collective vision.

• Organize and facilitate regular opportunities for the school community to learn about, participate in, and shape the SCS strategy.

Community Engagement

• Facilitate community asset mapping of neighborhood assets, needs, leaders, and opportunities with their school community

• Develop and strengthen authentic, trusting relationships with all members of the school community, centering the voices of those historically excluded from decision-making.

• Engage with the leadership team to collectively design outreach strategies to engage stakeholders for programs and initiatives.

Vision, Strategic Planning and Implementation

• Co-design and lead a needs assessment and asset mapping process with the SCS Leadership Team and translate findings toward generating strategic goals for programming that are integrated with school planning documents (e.g., CIWP , budget priorities).

• Manage community school programs and work in collaboration with parents, students, teachers, and school’s administrators to develop new and sustainable programs

• Develop and share reports, presentations, or other communication tools to ensure transparency and accountability.

• Maintain timely and accurate attendance records for all programs

• Manage the timesheets, check requests, check distribution, and reimbursements for all SCS staff and instructors

Collaboration & Professional Learning

• Work closely with the LPA , school leadership, and other SCS Coordinators to share learning and strengthen practice.

• Participate in professional development, coaching, and communities of practice to continuously improve SCS implementation.

• Foster a culture of reflective learning within the school community, promoting continuous improvement and sustainable growth.

Supervise the full-time SCS Parent Coordinator, along with all parent and community engagement activities at Roosevelt High School.

Working Conditions

• Primarily based in a school setting with frequent interaction with students, families, educators, and community members.

• Requires occasional evening and weekend availability for community events and meetings.

• Must pass CPS Background Check

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

Qualifications

Required:

• Deep commitment to racial justice, equity, and community-led decision-making

• Proven experience in community organizing, youth development, education, or related fields

• Strong facilitation and relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders

• Strong organizational skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects, coordinate across sectors, and innovate

• Skilled in conflict resolution and effective facilitation

• Committed to problem-solving, collaboration, and building a strong team

Preferred:

• Knowledge of Chicago Public Schools and local community-based organizations.

• Bilingual skills (particularly Spanish or other languages represented in the community).

• Experience in restorative practices, culturally sustaining pedagogy, or wraparound service coordination.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

NA

Computer Skills

Successful applicant will have at least basic computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft office suite or other, similar tools for word processing and spreadsheet creation.

Supervisory Responsibilities Yes

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

Close Date

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $80,000/ann

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $80.000/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.

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 (https://www.luc.edu/academics/schools.shtml) —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 (https://www.luc.edu/hr/facultystaffbenefits/) .

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