Project Manager - Trainer of Conflict Resolution in Schools
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Education
Posted on May 12, 2023
Position Details
Position Details
Job Title
PROJECT MANAGER
Position Number
8101518
Job Category
University Staff
Job Type
Full-Time
FLSA Status
Exempt
Campus
Off-Campus/Remote
Department Name
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Location Code
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION (02300A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
Yes
Duties and Responsibilities
Loyola University School Partners in the School of Education invites applicants who will manage all aspects of the federally funded multi-year project and implement a conflict resolution program in partner Chicago Public schools. As a project manager, this position plays a key role in developing, executing, and monitoring project's goals, objectives and deliverables in order to comply with funder's requirements. In addition, as a trainer of conflict resolution, this position trains conflict resolution skills to students, project's staff, school personnel and other stakeholders while directly providing conflict resolution services to students and families in partner schools.
Minimum Education and Other Qualifications:
Requirements for this position are:
Project Management (40%)
Under the general direction of the (Co)-principal investigators, this position manages all aspects of the project including:
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
Bachelor's degree in related field and five years of related experience or terminal degree as defined by department.
Qualifications
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent
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
05/11/2023
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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 not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.
Quick Link for Posting
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/24873
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Details
Job Title
PROJECT MANAGER
Position Number
8101518
Job Category
University Staff
Job Type
Full-Time
FLSA Status
Exempt
Campus
Off-Campus/Remote
Department Name
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Location Code
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION (02300A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
Yes
Duties and Responsibilities
Loyola University School Partners in the School of Education invites applicants who will manage all aspects of the federally funded multi-year project and implement a conflict resolution program in partner Chicago Public schools. As a project manager, this position plays a key role in developing, executing, and monitoring project's goals, objectives and deliverables in order to comply with funder's requirements. In addition, as a trainer of conflict resolution, this position trains conflict resolution skills to students, project's staff, school personnel and other stakeholders while directly providing conflict resolution services to students and families in partner schools.
Minimum Education and Other Qualifications:
Requirements for this position are:
- Graduate degree and/or a doctoral level degree (J.D., Ph.D., D.S.W., Ed.D., etc.) in relevant fields
- Professional certificate of conflict resolution, mediation and/or restorative justice
- 2-3 years of training in conflict resolution or teaching experience in a higher education and/or professional fields
- Experience in managing federally funded multi-year grants
- Be passionate about disadvantaged minority at-risk youth and their families
- Excellent organizational and effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Demonstrate self-initiative and ability to resolve problems encountered in the project and partner schools
Project Management (40%)
Under the general direction of the (Co)-principal investigators, this position manages all aspects of the project including:
- Oversee day-to-day activities and progress of the project to ensure appropriate timeline, staffing and reporting
- Develop, implement and monitor the project's deliverables to partner schools
- Prepare required performance reports to the funder and relevant stakeholders
- Supervise project coordinator, project's staff and student assistants
- Assist (Co)-principal investigators to manage the project's budget and resources
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationship with project's partner schools, project staff, community stakeholders, cross-functional units in Loyola University Chicago and the funder to accomplish the project's goals and objectives
- Convene scheduled project meetings and maintain all documents and materials
- Attend project related professional meetings, trainings and conferences
- Support the mission and other management duties of the project as assigned
- Work closely with (Co)-principal investigators to plan, organize, and conduct conflict resolution trainings to students, project's staff, school personnel and other professionals in partner schools
- Provide conflict resolution and/or mediation services to referred target students, families and community members
- Supervise and consult with trainee's conflict resolution cases
- Develop culturally appropriate conflict resolution training materials and/or scientific documents to improve project's outcomes
- Collaborate with project's research team to develop and/or recommend violence prevention strategies and/or research direction as requested on the project
- Conduct literature studies relevant to the project
- Prepare and disseminate project's findings through presentations and/or peer-reviewed journals
- Assist (Co)-principal investigators to seek additional funding for project's sustainability
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
Bachelor's degree in related field and five years of related experience or terminal degree as defined by department.
Qualifications
- Graduate degree and/or a doctoral level degree (J.D., Ph.D., D.S.W., Ed.D., etc.) in relevant fields
- Professional certificate of conflict resolution, mediation and/or restorative justice
- 2-3 years of training in conflict resolution or teaching experience in a higher education and/or professional fields
- Experience in managing federally funded multi-year grants
- Be passionate about disadvantaged minority at-risk youth and their families
- Excellent organizational and effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Demonstrate self-initiative and ability to resolve problems encountered in the project and partner schools
- Graduate degree and/or a doctoral level degree (J.D., Ph.D., D.S.W., Ed.D., etc.) in relevant fields
- Professional certificate of conflict resolution, mediation and/or restorative justice
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent
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
05/11/2023
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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 not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.
Quick Link for Posting
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/24873
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you possess a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a related field?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have five years of related experience or a relevant terminal degree?
- Yes
- No
- * Why do you want to work for Loyola University Chicago?
(Open Ended Question) - * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Writing Sample
- Curriculum Vitae