Resident Life Assistant (Live-in)

National Louis University•Chicago, IL

9d•$17 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED Required.
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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Education, Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Special Education, Recreation, or related field preferred.
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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.