Resident Life Assistant (Live-in)
Company:
National Louis University
Job Location:
Chicago, Illinois
Category:
Student Affairs and Services
Type:
Full-Time
Who We Are:
National Louis is a 135+ year old university that has been grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity from its inception. As an institution, we believe in providing access to educational opportunity and that education is our greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community that is committed to continuous improvement and superior student service. We believe that through education we are able to empower change and build healthy…
communities. Our hard-working community is based on collaboration and respect for all team members and students.
What You Will Do:
Path to Academics, Community and Employment (PACE) is a three-year, post-secondary certificate program designed to meet the transitional needs of young adults with multiple intellectual, learning, and developmental disabilities.
National Louis University is seeking applicants interested in joining our team as PACE Resident Life Assistant. The Resident Life Assistant (RLA) supports students in the Path to Academics, Community and Employment (P.A.C.E.) program by fostering independent living, social engagement, and personal development within a residential college environment. Serving as a mentor, educator, and resource, the RLA utilizes the residence hall as a learning environment where students develop life skills, social competencies, and community participation. The RLA partners with students, staff, and campus resources to promote student success while supporting residential programming, student activities, and daily operations.
This is a live-in, full-time, ten-month position that requires evening and weekend availability.
Essential Responsibilities
Student Engagement & Residential Programming:
- Facilitate and participate in residential and student life activities, including leading a student club each quarter.
- Plan and oversee weekend programming and community-based activities.
- Monitor and respond to the RLA duty phone while assigned.
- Review and manage Campus Leave Requests (CLRs) and guest requests.
- Promote student participation in campus and community life.
Independent Living Skills Instruction:
- 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.
Student Support & Problem Resolution:
- 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
Documentation & Student Records:
- Maintain accurate student records, logs, progress notes, and reports.
- Assist students with portfolio development and documentation requirements.
Residence Hall Operations:
- Assist with residence hall organization, inventory management, and maintenance of supplies and equipment.
- Support student move-in, move-out, and break transition processes.
Professional Development:
- Participate in required training programs and staff meetings.
- Contribute to team initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
Qualifications
- 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
Preferred Skills/Experience
- 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.
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