Position Number 8102688
Job Category University Staff
Job Type Full-Time
FLSA Status Exempt
Campus Chicago-Water Tower Campus
Department Name INSTITUTIONAL DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
Location Code Institutional DEI
Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No
Skills
Duties and Responsibilities
- Skilled event manager with a passion for developing event experiences that align with strategic priorities. This is both a strategic and logistics role.
- Proven track record of planning, producing, and evaluating large, small, and high-profile events for diverse audiences
- Ability to lead collaborative efforts across teams and departments for successful event planning and execution
- Extreme attention to detail with familiarity of project management principles
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, decentralized environment
- Skilled at finding opportunity in change and uncertainty
- Strong written and verbal communication with the ability to formulate and communicate creative ideas at all levels of the University
Roles & Responsibilities
- Define and execute a strategic vision for community engagement through year-round OIDEI experiences in addition to annual signature events.
- Lead the planning and execution of OIDEI signature events for the University community.
- Build and sustain relationships with campus partners and external speakers/vendors for strategy, logistics, and execution.
- Serve as event point person for the OIDEI and address any inquiries or suggestions for events made by campus partners.
- Advance the strategic growth and enhancement of OIDEI events and experiences by analyzing event data and composing reports to provide valuable insights for strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Produce compelling Heritage Awareness content, encompassing engaging social media posts and informative newsletter materials, to amplify heritage awareness throughout the university.
- Recruitment and leadership of event planning committees comprised of various campus partners as applicable.
- Continue the development of a detailed event framework manual designed to execute and measure the impact of OIDEI events and experiences.
- Craft compelling promotional materials to further enhance visibility and participation of OIDEI’s initiatives and events.
- Facilitate and support Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging ( DEIB ) training sessions.
- Additional duties as necessary and assigned
Minimum Education And/or Work Experience
- Bachelor’s degree
- Three (3) or more years of event management experience; ideally related to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Three (3) or more years of event management experience; ideally related to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Experience managing a team or volunteers
- Budget management experience
- Commitment to and deep understanding of issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Ability to work with individuals from a wide range of cultures, beliefs, and backgrounds
- Excellent interpersonal skills, facilitation/presentation skills and the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Solid knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs such as MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing events in a university setting
- Experience managing vendor relationships
- Understanding of project management software
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
Bachelor’s degree and Three (3) or more years of event management experience; ideally related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Computer Skills
Solid knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs such as MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook
Supervisory Responsibilities No
Required operation of university owned vehicles No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? No
Physical Demands Lifting, Carrying, Standing
Working Conditions None
Open Date 03/21/2025
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $75,000/ann
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $70,000/ann
Special Instructions to Applicants
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. 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,
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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.
Loyola adheres to all applicable federal and state civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Loyola does not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, parental status, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Please see the University’s entire Nondiscrimination Policy contained in The Comprehensive Policy, available at
https://www.luc.edu/equity/policyprocedure/universitynondiscriminationpolicy/ .
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