About This Position
Rend Lake College is seeking a motivated and service‑oriented Administrative Assistant to support Enrollment Services, Academic Advisement, and Financial Aid. This position plays a key role in assisting students with advising and financial aid processes, managing communications, maintaining records and website content, and supporting daily office operations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail‑oriented, and committed to providing excellent customer service to students, families, and campus partners in a fast‑paced environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Knowledge of all programs, policies, procedures and personnel of the College.
- Knowledge of Financial Aid processes.
- Answer phone calls for Academic Advisement and Financial Aid.
- Respond to email for Academic Advisement and Financial Aid.
- Update documents and keep information current on the RLC website for Academic Advisement and Financial Aid.
- Coordinate all correspondence for Academic Advisement and Financial Aid, mail letters to students, parents, high schools, and others as directed.
- Assist students with completion of pre-advisement tasks.
- Provide financial aid information and assist with the application process for grants, loans, scholarship, and student employment.
- Perform general office duties such as making copies, filing, scanning documents, and sending faxes as needed.
- Update and organize advisement materials in the transfer center.
- Contact in-district high schools to obtain lists of students by graduation year and maintain database.
- Schedule, coordinate, and attend assigned meetings.
- Compile reports, surveys, evaluations, and other required documentation.
- Process purchase orders, invoices, and professional correspondence for Enrollment Services, Student Success and Development, and Financial Aid.
- Assist with balancing reports and verifying information.
- Assist students making appointments for Academic Advisement
// This position is a full-time, 50-week, non-tenure track position.
Qualifications
- Associate’s degree required.
- Strong customer service, communication, and computer skills required.
- All candidates will be required to successfully pass a background screening process.
Salary & Benefits
- 36,000 – 38,0000 annually.
- Full Benefits including Health Insurance with Vision and Dental, Life Insurance, Retirement, and Paid Time Off
- Free tuition for employee, spouse, & dependents
How To Apply
To apply, please visit www.rlc.edu/jobs
Tentative start date is July 20, 2026.
Application deadline is: June 21, 2026, 4:00 PM
Kim Rogers
Human Resources Director
c/o Rend Lake College
468 N. Ken Gray Pkwy / Ina, IL 62846
(618) 437-5321, Ext. 1228
or e-mail to hr@rlc.edu
Application should include:
- Cover Letter
- Application
- Resume
- Transcripts
Title IX & disability access
Rend Lake College is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. Rend Lake College does not discriminate in any of its policies on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or any other status protected by law. Questions about Title IX or Disability Access may be directed to titleix@rlc.edu or das@rlc.edu, respectively.
