SR. ASSOC DIR, OPERATIONS & COMMUNICATION

Loyola University Chicago

United States, Illinois, Chicago

Mar 24, 2025

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	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 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
Required operation of university owned vehicles	No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?	No
Physical Demands	Lifting, Carrying, Standing
Working Conditions	Irregular Hours
Open Date	03/06/2025
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate	$95,000/ann
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate	$90,000/ann
Special Instructions to Applicants
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/31806