Director of Scholarship and Career Advancement

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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 For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at

Position Details

Position Details

Job Title DIRECTOR

Position Number 8102866

Work Modality Fully In-Person

Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP?

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 new Center for Faculty Development, the Director of Scholarship and Career Advancement provides leadership for faculty support for research, scholarship, mentoring, leadership, and career advancement; shapes the vision, sets goals, designs leading-edge programs, and launches initiatives that align with the overarching commitment of Loyola to enhance the quality of scholarship and career success so that all faculty can thrive.
• This is a high-level leadership position within the Center that has broad-reaching impact on individual faculty members and university culture. The Director is a catalyst for innovation and impact in 1) High-quality, evidence-based learning opportunities for instructors through asynchronous resources, workshops, and programs; 2) University-wide collaboration with partners in the faculty development ecosystem; 3) Center leadership, including overseeing the work of graduate student interns and assistants.
• More specifically, 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 to 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. Responsibilities include helping to develop and execute the Center’s strategic framework and the University’s strategic plan as they pertain to faculty research, scholarship, mentoring, and career development.
• Other job duties as assigned.

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 For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at

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 ( .

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