The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

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Job Description: ABOUT THE CHICAGO SCHOOL The Chicago School educates the next generation of change-makers in innovative theory and culturally competent practice to strengthen the integrated health of individuals, organizations, and communities. We enroll over 6,000 students across 40+ academic programs culminating in a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree or a professional certificate, and our unique approach to impact-focused education has made us a leading nonprofit university for over 45 years. As an employee at The Chicago School, you can become a member of an inclusive community committed to excellence. At The Chicago School, we celebrate individuals of all backgrounds and identities for who they are and what they can contribute. We take pride in hiring and retaining the most dynamic, talented, and passionate professionals who will help us continue to innovate for decades to come. POSITION SUMMARY The Engagement Coordinator plays a key role in fostering meaningful connections between prospective students and the academic departments in the College of Graduate and Professional Studies. This position is responsible for managing and executing engagement events with the academic departments, developing compelling content, and ensuring consistent messaging across all communication channels. The Engagement Coordinator will assess the efficacy of events to develop an effective academic engagement strategy when working with prospective students. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and possesses excellent communication skills to enhance outreach efforts and assess the impact of engagement initiatives. Reporting to the Project Coordinator, the Engagement Coordinator will be part of the Dean’s Office. The Engagement Coordinator will collaborate with leaders and colleagues across The College of Graduate and Professional Studies to advance the mission, vision, and goals of The Chicago School. This position is remote. Evening and weekend hours will be required as needed. Occasional domestic travel may be required. Preference: Candidates located within driving distance of one of our campus locations (D.C., Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, or Anaheim) to support in-person events as needed. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Event Planning & Execution Plan, coordinate, and execute engagement events for prospective students, including academic colloquiums, information sessions, and asynchronous content. Manage event logistics and follow-up communications. Collaborate with faculty, staff, and other departments to create meaningful event experiences. Content Creation & Distribution Develop engaging content, including emails, newsletters, blogs, podcasts, social media posts, event materials, and website updates, to attract and inform prospective students as well as The Chicago School community. Ensure content is aligned with institutional messaging and branding guidelines. Manage distribution of content across multiple communication channels. Assessment & Reporting Track and analyze engagement metrics to measure the effectiveness of events and outreach initiatives. Gather feedback from event attendees and stakeholders to continuously improve engagement efforts. Prepare reports on event outcomes, participation trends, and communication effectiveness. Develop strategies to enhance engagement and build relationships with prospective students. Administrative & Stakeholder Support Take detailed meeting notes and maintain organized records. Coordinate outreach to internal and external stakeholders as needed. Perform data entry, clean-up, and maintenance across relevant systems. Provide general administrative assistance to the Dean’s Office. Support special projects and perform other duties as assigned. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, higher education administration, or a related field. One or more years of experience in event planning, engagement, marketing, or a related role, preferably in a higher education setting. Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a talent for crafting engaging content. Proficiency in digital marketing tools, email platforms, and social media management. Ability to analyze data and assess the impact of engagement efforts. Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with diverse teams. Compensation & Benefits This opportunity is budgeted at $$50,000 - $60,000 base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below. https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/career-opportunities/ The Chicago School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note: For the protection of faculty, staff, students, and all who enter our facilities, The Chicago School strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per CDC guidance. For more than four decades, The Chicago School has been a leading nonprofit university dedicated to training professionals for careers that improve the integrated health of individuals, organizations, and communities across the globe. Grounded in the values of education, innovation, community, and impact, The Chicago School offers 40+ distinct academic programs at campuses across the country (Washington DC, Chicago, Dallas, Southern California) and online, educating over 6,000 students annually in fields across integrated health. The Chicago School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools & Colleges Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). The Chicago School is also an affiliate of The Community Solution, a network of nonprofit higher education institutions that works collaboratively to advance institutional sustainability, increase student success, and enhance community impact.