Resident Life Assistant (Live-in)

For 140 years, National Louis University has been driven by one core belief: education changes lives. Since our founding, we've stayed grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity, and we've never wavered from the idea that education is the greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community built on continuous improvement and a genuine commitment to serving those we teach. Through education, we empower change and build stronger, healthier communities. Our hard-working team runs on collaboration and mutual respect, for one another and for every student we serve.

• →Provide individual and group instruction in independent living and life skills.
• →Develop and implement life skills activities tailored to student needs.
• →Support students in areas such as transportation, meal planning, grocery shopping, cooking, hygiene, and daily living routines.

• Assist students in navigating social, behavioral, and residential challenges.
• Collaborate with PACE staff, University Center staff, and floor RLAs to address student concerns and support student success.
• Provide support to students in residential, campus, and community settings

• Maintain accurate student records, logs, progress notes, and reports.
• Assist students with portfolio development and documentation requirements.

• Assist with residence hall organization, inventory management, and maintenance of supplies and equipment.
• Support student move-in, move-out, and break transition processes.

• Participate in required training programs and staff meetings.
• Contribute to team initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

• High School Diploma/GED Required.
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Special Education, Recreation, or related field preferred.
• 1+ year experience supporting individuals with intellectual, developmental, or learning disabilities, or comparable experience in education, recreation, residential life, or human services.
• Experience facilitating group activities, mentoring, coaching, or supporting students or young adults.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and reside on campus as required.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems.
• Ability to travel locally within the community with students.
• Teamwork: Is an effective team player who adds complementary skills and contributes valuable ideas, opinions and feedback. Communicates in an open and candid manner and can be counted upon to fulfill any commitments made to others on the team.
• Positive Outlook: Tends to stay positive, even when others sound negative or struggle to remain upbeat. Sees and provides others with concrete reasons to believe that things will work out well. Notices and acknowledges things that are going well, especially during stressful times. 
• Building Student Confidence & Engagement: Expresses genuine confidence that students can (and will) be successful as learners. Is fully engaged as a teacher, and demonstrates enthusiasm about the subject at hand. Encourages active participation, including questions from students, making it clear that everyone is in a safe place to give an incorrect answer, or to ask a question

• Experience in residential life, student affairs, or post-secondary transition programs.
• Experience developing or facilitating recreational, educational, or social programming.
• Knowledge of person-centered planning and independent living skill development.

National Louis University is deeply committed to serving its community, advancing access and equity, and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued.  We are dedicated to fostering a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion remain at the core of who we are. These are more than just words to us: they are truly a way of life for the NLU community. We recognize that differences in abilities, age, ethnicity, gender (identity and expression), race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and background bring richness to our work environment. We affirm diverse perspectives, innovative contributions, and authentic presentations of self from every member within the NLU community. We believe inclusion is grounded in the actions we intentionally take each day. Our goal is to inspire and empower NLU employees and community members to cultivate an environment where we collectively focus on uplifting and advancing our institutional culture.

• Resume (Required)
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Current NLU employees please also submit an Internal Posting Form