About This Position
Rend Lake College seeks a full-time Director-Workforce Development. This position will develop and facilitate high impact activities that coordinate an academic success program for apprenticeship students while focusing on academic excellence and promoting student success and retention. In this position, you will need to develop, market and coordinate training opportunities to local professionals and area businesses and provide training for industry. You should be able to coordinate the lead of collection, interpretation and reporting of data necessary for programs, grants and training to adhere to federal and state regulation. It will also be important to stay abreast of current workplace and/or industry needs to develop related training solutions; strengthen business partnerships by meeting employment needs; and assist CTE students with gaps in soft skills by providing employability skills. In this position, you should also be able to advise apprenticeship students as needed; serve as liaison between the college and employers for apprenticeship programs; maintain records for mandated training and certifications; assist with coordination and promotion of competency-based education programs; and represent Rend Lake College at the state and national level as needed. //50-week, non-tenure track position.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related business field required, Master's preferred
- Industry Experience of 3 to 5 years required
- Workforce training experience required
- Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills required
- Must be able to successfully pass a background screening
Salary & Benefits
- $60,000 - $65,000 salary or commensurate with experience
- Full benefits which include health insurance, retirement, life insurance and paid-time off
- Free tuition for employee, spouse and dependents.
How To Apply
TO APPLY:
Please visit www.rlc.edu/jobs
Tentative start date: To be negotiated
Application deadline: December 20th, 2025 or until filled
For more information contact:
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.
