Job Coach (through June 2025)

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 We Offer:

At National Louis University, we offer our employees an innovative environment to work together and inspire the ideas that will make an impact. As our external environment changes, our employees are provided the opportunities and tools needed to grow both personally and professionally to remain successful. NLU employees and dependents are offered a wide range of benefits, including but not limited to, Health Insurance benefits, Retirement benefits, Paid Time Off and Educational Benefits.

What You Will Do:

Path to Academics, Community and Employment (PACE) is a three-year, postsecondary 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 the Job Coach. This position runs through June 2025 and is responsible for the teaching of PACE student's employment skills and assisting students in developing a work ethic. The Job Coach will develop and maintain a working relationship with our Internship partners.

Provides direct instruction to students at their internship sites.
• Teaches up to three functional academic courses per term related to employment, employment concentration electives, or others as assigned based on program needs.
• Completes student records, logs, and reports as required, including mentoring and assisting students with Portfolio preparation.
• Participates in weekly employment team meetings, as well as department and university training events, as required.
• Assists in work site development, problem solving conferences dealing with field work issues of those who have violated procedures or are otherwise in difficulty.
• Assists with planning and implementing appreciation events and supporting student interviewing.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred in Vocational Rehabilitation, Special Education, or Human Services field, or related field with relevant experience.
• 3-5 years of previous experience preferred.
• Must be able to be flexible with work hours, including weekend and evening hours.
• Will require some travel on public transportation
• Ability to move or lift boxes up to 50 lbs.
• Work Ethic: Is keenly aware of the time frame in which tasks or projects need to be done. Accepts and mirrors the level of urgency conveyed by manager or customer being served. Puts first priority on the needs of the organization or the needs of its customers.
• Assessing Student Progress: Uses varied and appropriate measures of student progress and achievement level (e.g., does not rely on a single testing format). Assessment methods (e.g., quizzes, tests and other progress indicators) provide fair, accurate and meaningful criteria for measuring academic achievement levels. Assesses student growth beyond the realm of academic knowledge or problem-solving (e.g., assesses character development, ability to work on teams, etc.).
• Showing Commitment to Student Well-Being: Plans and shapes instructional strategies with the clear intention of successfully connecting with the maximum number of students. Adapts and modifies assessment processes to accommodate special needs. Shows empathy and compassion for students who struggle to keep pace with classmates, particularly when effort level may not be the issue. Takes steps to address low effort levels from students who have previously demonstrated the capacity to perform better (e.g., with "at risk" students). Seeks timely help from other professionals when own efforts to reach or support a student have been unsuccessful.

NLU Inclusion Statement:

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.