The Coordinator for Arrupe Continuing Scholars plays a central role in Loyola’s mission. Reporting to the Associate Director for Academic Enrichment Programs in the Office of Scholars Programs, the Coordinator will support a caseload of 100-130 Arrupe Continuing Scholars and will be responsible for success outcomes related to persistence and graduation with a bachelor’s degree in the university. The Coordinator supports Arrupe Continuing Scholars, inclusive of the Arrupe Continuing Leadership Scholars, who graduate from Arrupe College and pursue their bachelor’s degrees at a college/school within Loyola University Chicago. This position will be responsible for intentional, strategic, and frequent interventions and services for Arrupe alums continuing their undergraduate education at Loyola.
The Coordinator:
- Collaborates with colleagues to create and execute initiatives aimed toward increased academic success and sense of belonging (e.g., term-to-term retention, satisfactory academic progress, maintenance of scholarships, etc.) of Arrupe continuing students.
- Uses term-to term academic performance data to identify students in need of academic and socio-emotional support; creates and implements programs and outreach for current Arrupe alums/continuing undergraduates, focusing on academic support, student development, and career exploration.
- Assists students toward identifying opportunities for integration within the larger Loyola University community.
- Leads the creation, maintenance, execution, and evaluation of curricula, schedules, structures, and policies for outreach activities and programs.
- Creates and produces reports for Advancement, stakeholders, and constituents alike to highlight academic and personal progress of scholars.
- Liaises with faculty, academic advisors, and college/school administrators to identify students in need of academic support and intervention; draws upon research-based best practices to recommend a measured and student-centered response that encourages self-advocacy.
- Teaches multiple sections of UNIV 201 Transfer Seminar for Arrupe College Alums and UNIV 112 Strategies for Learning.
- Assists with the activities of student leadership positions such as Success Coaches, Peer Tutors, and Peer Mentors.
- Develops resources and presentations/workshops promoting student success, enrichment, and retention in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
- Leads logistical coordination for outreach activities and programs.
- Leads marketing and communication efforts related to all outreach programs.
- Establishes and maintains effective collaboration with campus partners and internal constituencies to ensure smooth operations of all programs, including but not limited to: Arrupe College, undergraduate colleges/schools’ academic dean’s offices, academic departments, Campus Ministry, Athletics, Undergraduate Admission Office, Financial Aid Office, Student Accessibility Center, Tutoring Center, Office of the Bursar, Registration & Records, and Center for Diversity and Inclusion.
- Liaises with Arrupe College Academic Affairs, Arrupe College Transfer and Transfer Committee to ensure a continuous and seamless Loyola experience.
- Participates in all Scholars Programs activities, including Academic Enrichment Programs, and supporting scholars across AEP programs.
- Participates in Student Academic Services signature programs, events, and activities, including but not limited to: New Student Orientation, New Student Convocation, finals week proctoring, and Undergraduate Admission open houses.
- Represents Scholars Programs and Student Academic Services on University-wide committees and events as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
About Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago (Loyola or LUC) is a private Catholic research university in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1870 by the Jesuits, Loyola is 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.
Comprising eleven colleges and schools, Loyola offers over 80 undergraduate and 140 graduate/professional programs and enrolls approximately 16,000 students. Loyola has six campuses across the Chicago metropolitan area, as well as a campus in Rome and guest programs in Beijing and Ho Chi Minh City. The flagship Lake Shore Campus is on the shores of Lake Michigan in the Rogers Park and Edgewater neighborhoods of Chicago, eight miles north of the Loop.
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