Aug 12

Job: University Relations Coordinator, Loyola U. Chicago (IL)

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Position: University Relations Coordinator
Posted by: Loyola University Chicago
Location: Chicago, IL
Type: Full-time 

Position Overview:

The University Relations Coordinator works specifically with Loyola University Chicago’s John Felice Rome Center in Rome, Italy and performs duties related to recruitment, retention, advising, and evaluation for Loyola and visiting students interested in studying abroad in Rome. As a staff member of the Office for International Programs and based in Chicago, this position involves coordination and collaboration with both the Chicago- and Rome-based teams. For more information on Loyola’s study abroad program, please go to: http://www.luc.edu/oip/ For more information about the John Felice Rome Center please go to: http://www.luc.edu/rome

Essential Job Functions

• Student Recruitment: Actively recruits students to participate in the John Felice Rome Center’s study abroad program, both on Loyola’s campus and at institutions across the U.S. Contributes to retention by advising prospective Loyola and visiting students on all aspects of the program via sustained communication by email, phone, in-person advising, and campus-based events.
• Relationship Building: Maintains and strengthens ongoing relationships with administrators, faculty, and advisors at partner institutions. In consultation with the Director, identifies and develops opportunities for further points of collaboration with partner institutions. Identifies and cultivates relationships with new potential partner institutions. Represents Loyola University and the JFRC at professional conferences.
• Program Support: Coordinates applications, scholarship opportunities, pre-departure orientation, and program evaluations for JFRC students. Contributes to the ongoing enhancement of the JFRC experience, including both curricular and co-curricular offerings, based on best practices, market research, and student evaluation data.
• Marketing: Responsible for contributing to and implementing various segments of the recruitment strategy in order to meet enrollment goals. Collaborates with the OIP and JFRC teams to design and execute marketing campaigns and develop communication materials, including print, video, web, promotional, and social media components, to support effective recruitment.
• In support of the Office for International Programs, promotes study abroad on Loyola’s campus; conducts workshops and presentations; takes part in pre-departure programming, outreach activities, and other initiatives as needed. Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements
Master’s degree in a related field or Bachelor’s degree in related field plus two to three years of related experience; experience studying, living, and/or working abroad; excellent public speaking, organizational, customer service, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team; must be able and willing to travel extensively within the U.S. (valid U.S. driver’s license required) and occasionally work evenings and/or weekends; must be able to travel to Italy for training and periodic meetings.

Preferred qualifications:

Master’s degree in related field; experience studying, working, and/or living in Italy; familiarity with the JFRC experience; familiarity with the Italian language and culture; understanding of the higher education environment; promotion, sales, and/or marketing experience.

Application Instructions:
Candidates must submit an employment application, including a résumé, cover letter and three professional references, through the Loyola Human Resources Department:<http://www.careers.luc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=57369> The position requisition number is: 8100570. Please include study abroad experience in the Education section of the application. No phone calls or emails please. Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our staff. 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. Females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Loyola University Chicago, a private university founded in 1870 as St. Ignatius College, is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic Universities. Loyola University Chicago comprises four campuses: Lake Shore (LSC), Water Tower (WTC), Health Sciences (HSC), and the John Felice Rome Center in Italy. Recognizing Loyola’s excellence in education, U.S. News and World Report has ranked the University consistently among the “top national universities” in its annual publications. The Office of International Programs at Loyola encompasses Study Abroad, International Student Services, and English Language Learning Programs as well as provides support for the University’s study abroad centers in Italy, China, and Vietnam. For more information, go to:<http://www.luc.edu>