About This Position
Rend Lake College seeks a full-time DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR for the Rend Lake College Foundation. This individual will be responsible for the following duties:
- Act as a frontline office representative
- Act as a liaison for Foundation staff
- Assist with the Student Scholarship Program by ensuring compliance with scholarship criteria, and Foundation and RLC policies
- Manage and maintain scholarship files and student files
- Enter data into and maintain accuracy of scholarship donor and other records in the Foundation’s digital and paper files.
- Prepare appropriate correspondence to donors and scholarship recipients
- Communicate regularly with student scholarship recipients and donors
- Manage, create content, and assist with distribution of all donor and constituent communication (i.e. annual fund, scholarship program, special events and other development activities)
- Assist Foundation staff with alumni communication and cultivation strategies
- Compile department reports
- Assist with and attend RLC Foundation functions
- Manage the RLC Foundation webpage and social media platforms – Facebook, Instagram, etc.
- Other duties as assigned
This position is full-time, 50-week, non-tenure track
Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Excellent communication (written and oral) and customer service skills required.
- Exceptional organizational skills with an ability to manage/prioritize multiple projects on a regular basis is a must.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with Microsoft Office Suite required.
- Knowledge of growing and engaging social media and digital communication platforms preferred
- Experience with layout programs such as Canva is a plus
- All candidates will be required to successfully pass a background screening process.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: $37,000 - $40,000 annually or commensurate with experience
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Savings Plan (State Universities Retirement System)
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- 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: May 23rd, 2025, or until the position is filled.
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.
