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Director of Scholarship and Career Advancement

Loyola University Chicago

United States, Illinois, Rogers Park

Feb 24, 2026

Position Details

Job Title	DIRECTOR
Position Number	8102866
Work Modality	Fully In-Person
Job Category	University Staff
Job Type	Full-Time
FLSA Status	Exempt
Campus	Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Department Name	FACULTY ADMINSTRATION
Location Code	CTR FOR FACULTY DEVELOPMENT (02008B) (02008B)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?	No
Duties and Responsibilities	Reporting to the Executive Director of the Faculty Development Center, the Director of Scholarship and Career Advancement creates, organizes, and coordinates the delivery of a multi-modal, developmentally sequenced array of evidence-based education and training programs enhance: a) our faculty effectiveness in producing high-impact, funded research and scholarly works and b) our faculty effectiveness in developing career/professional skills beyond teaching and research. The Director supervises faculty fellows and student workers. Responsibilities include helping to develop and execute the Center's strategic plan as it pertains to faculty research, scholarship, and career development. The Director supports faculty efforts to seek prestigious awards and fellowships. The Director fosters collaboration related to teaching and learning development within the Center, and partners with faculty and LUC campus partners as needed to meet current faculty needs.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience	A Doctoral degree with an emphasis in higher education, instructional design, human relations, or related field is required. At least five years of progressive related experience.
Qualifications	Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team, with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to implement strategic plans that align with organizational goals. A history of building and maintaining internal partnerships with faculty and staff across the institution. Experience managing large-scale projects from conception to completion. At least 5 years progressive experience with faculty professional development. *Organizational Skills* Must have the ability to quickly adapt to changes and new ideas. Supports organization's mission and values the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm. Develops strategies to achieve strategic goals. Adapts strategy to changing conditions. Includes appropriate people in decision-making process. Strong administrative and organizational skills. *Interpersonal* * Positive attitude and strong work ethic. Ability to work independently and in team settings. Focus on accountability and resolving problems and conflicts. Balance team and individual responsibilities. Contribute to building a positive team spirit. Effectively influence actions and opinions of others. Strive to continuously build knowledge and skills. Share expertise with others. Show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; supports the inclusion of all faculty. *Communication* Excellent and persuasive communication (oral, written, presentation), interpersonal and consultative skills to work effectively with faculty and campus partners, at all levels of the University. Ability to write reports, correspondence, and faculty professional development. Excellent faculty-facing skills, especially speaking and presenting. The ability to respond to questions appropriately and promptly from a variety of stakeholders. Ability to solicit faculty feedback on how to improve programming. *Reasoning Ability* Synthesize complex information. Gather and analyze information skillfully. Generate creative solutions; Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Develop alternative solutions. Works well in both group and individual problem-solving situations. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing needs. Support change management initiatives as well as explain changes to others.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses	A Doctoral degree with an emphasis in higher education, instructional design, human relations, or related field is required.
Computer Skills	Proficiency with MS office suite required. Adept user of Internet, e-mail, and computer programs/systems.
Supervisory Responsibilities	No
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	02/24/2026
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate	$125,000/ann
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate	$110,000/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-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/34729