Engagement Manager Jobs in Chicago, IL
Engagement Manager jobs in Chicago are concentrated in consulting, technology, and financial services, with clusters in the Loop, River North, and the Fulton Market district. Employers hiring right now include Standish Management, Google, and Red Circle. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Top employerStandish Management
Work type68% Hybrid
Top credentialBachelor's degree
Companies hiring19
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Research and Community Engagement Manager
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Loyola University Chicago
Research and Community Engagement Manager
Chicago, Illinois
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Member Engagement Manager
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Chicago Yacht Club
Member Engagement Manager
Chicago, Illinois
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Manager of Communications - Reach & Engagement
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McKinsey & Company
Manager of Communications - Reach & Engagement
Chicago, Illinois
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Manager, Project Manager | Market Community Engagement Lead - Chicago (Central Region)
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Capital One
Manager, Project Manager | Market Community Engagement Lead - Chicago (Central Region)
Chicago, Illinois
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Sr. Manager, People Experience: Executive Messaging, Engagement & Events - Chicago, IL
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Wells Enterprises, Inc.
Sr. Manager, People Experience: Executive Messaging, Engagement & Events - Chicago, IL
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Research and Community Engagement Manager
Loyola University Chicago·Chicago, Illinois
Job functions:
$63k - $68k/yr
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000 employees
Job Description
Position Details
Position Details
Job Title
Research and Community Engagement Manager
Position Number
8100281
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
Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Department Name
GANNON CENTER FOR WOMEN
Location Code
GANNON CENTER (02003A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
Yes
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
The Research and Community Engagement Manager serves as a key member of the Gannon Center for Women and Leadership team, managing research programs, community engagement initiatives, events, communications, and administrative operations. This position works closely with students, faculty, donors, community partners, and university stakeholders to advance the Center’s mission through program management, relationship building, and operational support.
Research Program Management
- Coordinate and support student and faculty research programs and related initiatives.
- Manage program logistics, travel arrangements, and research support resources.
- Collect and analyze program data and prepare assessment, impact, and outcome reports.
- Support financial administration and resource management for research activities.
Community Engagement and Events
- Plan, coordinate, and implement community engagement programs, workshops, lectures, conferences, and special events.
- Manage event logistics, communications, registration processes, and participant engagement.
- Develop program materials and support outreach efforts that strengthen connections among students, faculty, alumni, donors, and community partners.
Communications and Outreach
- Manage Center communications, including newsletters, email campaigns, web content, promotional materials, and digital communications.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for inquiries and stakeholder communications.
- Support donor stewardship and engagement efforts.
Operations and Financial Administration
- Oversee day-to-day office and facility operations, including space scheduling, equipment, and vendor coordination.
- Manage budgets, financial transactions, purchasing activities, and financial recordkeeping.
- Ensure compliance with university policies and procedures.
Administrative Support
- Maintain program records, reports, and documentation.
- Support strategic initiatives, reporting, and special projects.
- Coordinate calendars, collaboration tools, and administrative systems that support Center operations.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
Bachelor’s degree in related field and related work experience.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Experience in higher education, nonprofit administration, program management, community engagement, research administration, or a related field.
- Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills.
- Experience managing events, budgets, and multiple concurrent projects.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and related administrative platforms.
- Understanding of and commitment to the mission, values, and educational philosophy of a Jesuit, Catholic university.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
n/a
Computer Skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
- Experience using cloud-based collaboration, document management, and communication platforms.
- Experience with financial, database, reporting, survey, event management, or project management systems.
- Ability to learn and effectively use university technologies to support program administration, communications, assessment, and operational management.
Supervisory Responsibilities
No
Required operation of university owned vehicles
No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?
No
Physical Demands
Lifting, Carrying, Standing, Repetitive Motions
Working Conditions
Irregular Hours
Open Date
10/30/2026
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate
$68,000
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate
$63,000
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.
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/36066
Loyola University Chicago
Research and Community Engagement Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Added 3d ago1,001-5,000 employees
Job functions:
$63k - $68k/yr
Bachelor's degree
Job Description
Position Details
Position Details
Job Title
Research and Community Engagement Manager
Position Number
8100281
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
Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Department Name
GANNON CENTER FOR WOMEN
Location Code
GANNON CENTER (02003A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
Yes
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
The Research and Community Engagement Manager serves as a key member of the Gannon Center for Women and Leadership team, managing research programs, community engagement initiatives, events, communications, and administrative operations. This position works closely with students, faculty, donors, community partners, and university stakeholders to advance the Center’s mission through program management, relationship building, and operational support.
Research Program Management
- Coordinate and support student and faculty research programs and related initiatives.
- Manage program logistics, travel arrangements, and research support resources.
- Collect and analyze program data and prepare assessment, impact, and outcome reports.
- Support financial administration and resource management for research activities.
Community Engagement and Events
- Plan, coordinate, and implement community engagement programs, workshops, lectures, conferences, and special events.
- Manage event logistics, communications, registration processes, and participant engagement.
- Develop program materials and support outreach efforts that strengthen connections among students, faculty, alumni, donors, and community partners.
Communications and Outreach
- Manage Center communications, including newsletters, email campaigns, web content, promotional materials, and digital communications.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for inquiries and stakeholder communications.
- Support donor stewardship and engagement efforts.
Operations and Financial Administration
- Oversee day-to-day office and facility operations, including space scheduling, equipment, and vendor coordination.
- Manage budgets, financial transactions, purchasing activities, and financial recordkeeping.
- Ensure compliance with university policies and procedures.
Administrative Support
- Maintain program records, reports, and documentation.
- Support strategic initiatives, reporting, and special projects.
- Coordinate calendars, collaboration tools, and administrative systems that support Center operations.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
Bachelor’s degree in related field and related work experience.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Experience in higher education, nonprofit administration, program management, community engagement, research administration, or a related field.
- Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills.
- Experience managing events, budgets, and multiple concurrent projects.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and related administrative platforms.
- Understanding of and commitment to the mission, values, and educational philosophy of a Jesuit, Catholic university.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
n/a
Computer Skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
- Experience using cloud-based collaboration, document management, and communication platforms.
- Experience with financial, database, reporting, survey, event management, or project management systems.
- Ability to learn and effectively use university technologies to support program administration, communications, assessment, and operational management.
Supervisory Responsibilities
No
Required operation of university owned vehicles
No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?
No
Physical Demands
Lifting, Carrying, Standing, Repetitive Motions
Working Conditions
Irregular Hours
Open Date
10/30/2026
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate
$68,000
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate
$63,000
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.
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/36066
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Engagement Manager Jobs in Chicago: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a engagement manager job in Chicago?
Target Chicago's dense consulting corridor in the Loop and Fulton Market, where management consulting firms, enterprise software companies, and large financial institutions post the most engagement manager openings. A background in client-facing project delivery gives you a clear edge here. Networking through Chicago-area business associations and alumni groups at local universities also moves candidates ahead of equally qualified applicants who apply cold.
Which companies hire engagement managers in Chicago?
Chicago engagement manager roles are posted by Standish Management, Google, and Red Circle and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Chicago's hiring mix skews toward large professional services firms, enterprise tech companies, and healthcare organizations headquartered or regionally anchored in the metro.
Are there remote engagement manager jobs in Chicago?
Yes, though with limits: engagement manager roles tied to active client relationships typically require in-person presence, while strategy, planning, and internally focused engagement work is more remote-compatible. About 79% of engagement manager openings tied to Chicago are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid schedules most common among enterprise tech and consulting employers in the Loop.
How can I get a engagement manager job in Chicago with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Chicago is through a junior project coordinator or client services associate role at a mid-size consulting or professional services firm, where internal promotion to engagement manager is a defined track. Chicago's large healthcare systems and financial services firms also hire associate-level client managers who grow into the role. Demonstrating ownership of a cross-functional project, even outside a formal title, sets early-career candidates apart.
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