About This Position
Rend Lake College is seeking a full-time Executive Assistant of Curriculum and Instruction. The Executive Assistant of Curriculum and Instruction provides high-level administrative and operational support to the executive leadership. This role is responsible for curriculum management processes, academic council support, institutional reporting, faculty documentation, and coordination of assigned executive leadership projects while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with college, state, and accreditation requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Maintain a general knowledge of RLC programs, policies, procedures and personnel.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Schedule meetings, send invitations, take, and distribute minutes as requested.
• Serve as recording secretary and scheduler for Academic Council and its five standing committees.
• Maintain course/curriculum files, make submissions to ICCB, and inform appropriate college personnel of course/curriculum changes including the Registrar, HLC ALO, Financial Aid, and Public Information.
• Enter new courses/curriculum and update existing data in the college ERP system.
• Maintain course fees list and submit requested changes for board packet.
• Actively participate in and assist with the coordination and set-up of department activities, such as In- Service, Faculty Orientation, Student Success Day, and Commencement.
• Develop, coordinate, and process Class Climate evaluations for faculty and department related events.
• Answer phone and email, receive visitors, open and distribute mail, copy materials, maintain filing system, and schedule appointments for appropriate staff.
• Draft routine correspondence, prepare requisitions, and type other materials as directed.
• Reconcile department records with financial reports.
• Maintain a database of professional development requests, faculty qualifications, syllabi, credit hour compliances, program changes, and articulated courses.
• Maintain a database of online and hybrid course development approvals and process payment requests.
• Maintain evaluation schedules for faculty.
• Create, maintain, and distribute electronic forms as requested.
50 week, non-tenure track position.
Qualifications
- Associate degree from an accredited institution required, bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Suite required.
- Strong organization and communication skills, attention to detail required.
- Experience in higher education preferred
Salary & Benefits
- 40,000-42,000 per year, or commensurate with education and experience
- Full benefits including medical, dental and vision; life insurance; retirement and paid time off
- Free tuition for employee, spouse, and dependents
How To Apply
Tentative Start Date: to be negotiated
Application deadline: April 19, 2026, 4:30 PM (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.