About This Position
Rend Lake College seeks a full-time Retention & Career Services Specialist. This individual will administer career assessments; provide one-on-one career advising services; coordinate and conduct workshops, presentations and fairs related to understanding career development, selecting a major and making career decisions; represent Rend Lake College at community events; conduct campus visits; assist with the development, implementation, tracking and evaluation of student success efforts; track success indicators of cohorts of entering majors; continually measure progress of individual students; communicate and work closely with faculty members to identify academic issues and develop early intervention strategies; collect data and formulate reports reflecting student success activities; assist local industry with labor market needs and students with job placement by posting job opportunities and making connections; assist transfer students with college applications and college searches; conduct resume and cover letter workshops, mock interviews, and job search; work with academic advisors for students on probation; develop and monitor STARS workshops; create informational materials for STARS events, campus visits, and monthly career-focused flyers; refer students to other services as needed or requested; serve as a member of the RL-Cares team.
// Full-time, 50-week, nontenure-track position.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology or related field from an accredited institution required.
- All candidates will be required to successfully pass a background screening process.
Salary & Benefits
- $37,000-$40,000 annually or commensurate with 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
To apply, visit www.rlc.edu/jobs
Tentative start date is: to be negotiated.
Application deadline is: 4:30 pm August 21, 2026.
Human Resources
c/o Rend Lake College
468 N. Ken Gray Pkwy / Ina, IL 62846
(618) 437-5321, Ext. 1226
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.
