Student Life Coordinator

Who We Are

National Louis is a 135+ year old university grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity. 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.

The Student Life Coordinator provides comprehensive support for P.A.C.E. (Path to Academics, Community, and Employment) at NLU, arranging and managing logistics for student life, including activities, leave and guest requests, special events, facility needs, program supplies, and coordinating PACE move‑in and move‑out.

The coordinator creates and distributes weekly marketing emails to students and families, serves as a direct point of contact for communication from parents, the University Center, prospective student families, and other NLU departments, and assists with summer programming, overseeing the Summer Experience Program, and planning for fall, winter, and spring term PACE programming. During the 30‑week academic session the coordinator may need to be available on weekends to provide activity support and respond to RLA communication.

• Arrange community Friday evening dinners and Saturday activities and dinners for PACE students, manage logistics, and communicate details to the Assistant Director and Lead RLA for approval.
• Maintain and update the PACE campus leave and guest requests, providing up‑to‑date records to the Lead RLA and acting as the primary contact for such requests.
• Receive all incoming Student Life PACE communication via email and phone and direct to the appropriate PACE staff member.
• Coordinate supply orders with the undergraduate college operations team, maintain inventory, and reorder with approval from PACE Student Life Manager or Program Operations Manager.
• Plan and execute major events (Creative SLAM fundraising event, Annual Spring Formal, Parents' Weekend, Graduation Banquet, lunch‑and‑learns, service‑learning projects) including booking venues, ordering supplies, sending invitations, managing RSVPs, and overseeing all logistics.
• Be available on select weekends to support planned student activities and respond to RLA communication regarding event logistics or program needs.
• Manage family/student schedules for student breaks, move‑in/move‑out to/from the University Center and act as the direct point of contact for updates from the University Center.
• Communicate PACE needs to the NLU Facilities team and University Center as needed for dorm needs.
• Monitor and update spreadsheets for orders and activities to track spending and stay within the program budget, with Assistant Director approval.
• Assist with summer programming, overseeing the Summer Experience Program, and planning for fall, winter, and spring term PACE programming.

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field, or equivalent mix of experience and education.
• One (1+) year of experience coordinating recreational activities and special events.
• One (1+) year proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, Canva, Google Docs, Smartsheet, and social media.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

The position is based between the Chicago Campus and University Center Chicago, with some evening and Saturday hours required. The PACE program is a non‑traditional work environment; flexibility with work hours, including weekend and evening hours for on‑call or other program events, is required.

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…