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Senior Program Manager, Baumhart Center

Loyola University Chicago

United States, Illinois, Chicago

Apr 07, 2026

Position Details

Job Title	Senior Program Manager
Position Number	8102379
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?	NO
Job Category	University Staff
Job Type	Full-Time
FLSA Status	Exempt
Campus	Chicago-Water Tower Campus
Department Name	SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Location Code	SCHOOL OF BUSINESS (02200A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?	No
Duties and Responsibilities	The Senior Program Manager is a critical leader of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, Loyola's celebrated center dedicated to growing the intersection of profit and purpose. The Baumhart Center works to create thriving communities, in an inclusive economy, on a healthy planet through education, engagement and thought leadership. The Senior Program Manager will manage all aspects of the flagship Baumhart Scholars MBA program. The Senior Program Manager will also provide general support and leadership at the Center, including developing and delivering new programs and events, and serving as a core partner in the Center's annual Leading for Good conference. Duties and Responsibilities Manage and guide the Baumhart Scholars MBA program, from raising the profile of the program with prospective students, to leading the recruiting process, to supporting Scholars during their academic and professional journeys in the program into the alumni community. The Senior Program Manager also leads the engagement with faculty, mentors and career coaches in the program, manages program operations and guides academic planning. Evaluate programming and propose steps to continuously improve program effectiveness. Develop Immersion Weekend (new student onboarding) activities and programming Collaborate with the Center's director, faculty, and external advisors to identify, define, and develop cohort-based programs that meet the needs of practitioners seeking to accelerate social impact, recent examples include Reporting for Impact and Tech for Good Bootcamp. Lead program outreach and recruitment efforts, including playing a critical role in the development of marketing materials and in the communication of opportunities to practitioners. Provide general support and leadership at the Center, including serving as a partner in Leading for Good (annual flagship event/summit) and helping to recruit and support Center sponsors and partners. Recruit and lead a team of student interns. Other duties as assigned including administrative tasks
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience	Bachelor's degree required; master's degree in relevant field is strongly preferred 5+ years of relevant work experience
Qualifications	Bachelor's degree required; master's degree in relevant field is strongly preferred 5+ years of relevant work experience Outstanding oral and written communication skills Knowledge of and a passion for socially responsible business, social enterprise and sustainability A facilitation and leadership style that encourages collaboration and consensus while also driving toward decisions and solutions An ability to work well with others in a highly collaborative environment An ability to handle sensitive information and situations Experience in marketing and strong customer service skills Experience in developing and managing events and programs
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses	none
Computer Skills	Basic Microsoft Office Skills
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	04/07/2026
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate	$86,000/ann
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate	$70,000/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/34976