About This Position
Rend Lake College is seeking a collaborative and innovative Associate Dean of Applied Science & Technology to support the leadership, administration, and growth of career and technical education programs. This position assists with academic operations, workforce development initiatives, budgeting, program review, faculty support, grant management, and industry partnerships. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader who is passionate about student success, workforce readiness, and building strong relationships with business, industry, and community stakeholders to advance high-quality educational opportunities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assist the Dean in the administration, coordination, and daily operations of the Applied Science and Technology division.
- Assist with preparation, monitoring, and analysis of divisional budgets, including program expenditures, equipment needs, supplies, grant-funded activities, and resource allocation.
- Develop course schedules, instructor assignments, facility usage, lab scheduling, and modality planning for division programs as assigned.
- Support the recruitment, onboarding, supervision, evaluation, and professional development of fulltime faculty, part-time faculty, support staff, and student workers as assigned.
- Assist with the hiring process for full-time and part-time faculty, including screening applications, participating in interviews, checking qualifications, and supporting onboarding processes.
- Serve as a point of contact for faculty, staff, and students regarding divisional questions, concerns, and operational needs.
- Assist with program review activities, including data collection, report preparation, action planning, documentation, and follow-up.
- Support implementation of the division’s strategic plan and assist in monitoring progress toward divisional and institutional goals.
- Coordinate, support, and monitor assigned grants, special projects, and workforce initiatives within the division.
- Assist with coordinating advisory committee meetings, including scheduling, agenda development, minutes, membership records, industry feedback, and follow-up action items.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with area businesses, industry partners, educational institutions, community organizations, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Support the development and coordination of training, testing, customized workforce programs, and industry-recognized credentialing activities.
- Assist with recruitment and retention activities for Applied Science and Technology programs, including outreach events, student engagement activities, campus visits, and employer/community events.
- Represent the division at meetings, events, or institutional activities as assigned.
- Maintain confidentiality of student, employee, budget, personnel, and institutional information.
//50-week, non-tenure track position
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred
- Three to five years of higher education experience
- Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, or program management experience required
- Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills required
- Experience in career and technical education program(s)
- Experience with curriculum development, program assessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement preferred
- Experience developing partnerships with employers and aligning educational programs with regional workforce needs
Salary & Benefits
- $65,000 to $75,000 annually.
- Full benefits.
- Free tuition for employee, spouse and dependents
How To Apply
To apply, please visit www.rlc.edu/jobs
Tentative start date is to be negotiated
Application deadline is: October 25, 2026, 4:00 PM
Human Resources Director
c/o Rend Lake College
468 N. Ken Gray Pkwy / Ina, IL 62846
(618) 437-5321, Ext. 1224
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.
By: Taylor Frank
, frankt@rlc.edu
