Rend Lake College

09/10/2026

Rend Lake College seeks a part-time professional Nursing Lab Assistant. This individual: maintains, cleans and adjusts laboratory equipment to keep it in good working order; identifies equipment in need of repair and notifies lead instructor, and identifies equipment in need of replacement / upgrade and initiates supply list; maintains equipment and supplies for nursing program; sets up and breaks down all supplies and equipment required for each laboratory class; operates laboratory equipment required to support instructional programs; and other duties as assigned. // Part-time, grant-funded, nontenure-track position, up to 24 hours per week.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing required.
• Experience working in a nursing lab preferred but not required.
• All candidates will be required to successfully pass a background screening

SALARY & BENEFITS
• $25 per hour

TO APPLY:
Please visit https://hubs.la/Q04x7zWs0
Application deadline is: until filled

09/10/2026

RLC seeks a full-time Financial Aid Specialist. This position involves assisting students in applying for financial aid, processing & verifying aid files & serving as a School Certifying Officer (SCO) for VA educational benefits.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Assist students with information & application processes for grants, loans, scholarships & student employment.
Assist in the processing & awarding of all federal & state financial aid programs.
Assist with or perform as directed tasks including, but not limited to: Return of Title IV funds; coordination of programs with outside agencies; processing student loans; management of the student employment program; completion of the Fiscal Operations Report & Application to Participate (FISAP); management of the Common Origination Disbursement (COD) with the Department of Education; etc.
Establish & maintain a Financial Literacy program for RLC students &, as appropriate, the community.
Coordinate & conduct financial aid awareness events, including FAFSA completion events, within local high schools & other locations as directed.
Mentor students on financial aid warning/probation.
Work with Community Outreach on the college’s micro-scholarship program & associated efforts.
Assist in processing & billing for outside agencies.
Assist with completion of the verification process of the Student Aid Reports for Pell grants.
Review changes in the FAFSA process for the next year.
Update documents & keep current information on the RLC website.
Assist with completion of various reports internally & externally.
Assist with reconciliation of all financial aid programs.
Coordinate information with the Business Office & the RLC Foundation.
Assist with SAP reporting & processing.
Assist & coordinate correspondence & other general office responsibilities.
Advise & determine financial aid awards.
Assist in maintaining Policies & Procedures.
Participate in recruitment & retention efforts on & off campus.
Assist with financial aid software functions & updates.
// 50-week, non-tenure track position.

QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution required.
Strong computer skills required.
Ability to present to small & large groups required.
Must be able to successfully pass a background screening.

SALARY & BENEFITS
$36,000-$39,000 per year, or commensurate with education / experience
Full Benefits

TO APPLY:
Tentative Start Date: To be negotiated
Application Deadline: September 21, 2026, or until filled

09/08/2026

🌿🎭 AUDITIONS ARE TONIGHT! 🎭🌿

Ready to step into the jungle? 🌴🐾

Auditions for Rend Lake College’s The Jungle Book are happening TONIGHT at 6 p.m. in the RLC Theater!

✨ Open to RLC students and community adults ages 16+
📖 Cold read from the play script
🎓 Earn 3 college credits for THEA 1102

Come see where the story takes you! We’ll see you in the jungle! 🌿🐻🐍

09/07/2026

Rend Lake College campuses are closed today in observance of Labor Day! 🇺🇸

Enjoy the day off, relax and stay safe, Warriors. We’ll see you back tomorrow! 🙌

09/05/2026

09/05/2026

Stop by the ICCB Tent at the Du Quoin State Fair TODAY to learn more about the Southern Illinois Manufacturing Academy, Rend Lake College’s Manufacturing and Welding programs and meet some of our faculty and staff!

Come say hi, ask questions, and see where your future in innovation, automation, and welding could take you! 🛠️⚡

09/04/2026

Happy Friday, Warriors! 😎

Here are some important reminders and events coming up at RLC:

Saturday, 9/5
👨‍🏭Artistic Welding Workshop | 9:00 AM @ ATC 170 - Welding Lab
🍫Chocolate 101: Truffles | 9:00 AM @ RLConfections

Monday, 9/7
💪Labor Day Holiday

Tuesday, 9/8
⛳Men's Golf @ ICC Cougar Fall Classic | 9:00 AM @ Metamora Fields
🍋REFRESH! With Lemon Shake-ups & Popcorn | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ Event Center Patio
🎭Auditions for The Jungle Book (Fall Play) | 6:00 PM @ Theater - LRC 158
💼Board of Trustees Meeting | 6:30 PM @ Warrior Lounge
🏐Volleyball vs Frontier | 6:30 PM @ Banterra Sports Complex

Wednesday, 9/9
⛳Men's Golf @ ICC Cougar Fall Classic | 9:00 AM @ Metamora Fields
🍋REFRESH! With Lemon Shake-ups & Popcorn | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ Event Center Patio
📚SIUE Table Visit | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM @ LRC
⚾Softball DH | 1:00 PM @ Mineral Area College

Thursday, 9/10
🏐Volleyball vs SIC | 6:30 PM @ Banterra Sports Complex

Friday, 9/11
🍣Ready, Set, Sushi! | 5:00 PM @ Student Center

09/04/2026

Want to take a Community Ed class for FREE this fall? 🎨

Sign up to receive our Community Ed Catalog and automatically be entered to win a free spot in any regular fall Community Ed class!

🔗 Register now: https://hubs.la/Q04wKMPw0
🗓️ Drawing Date: September 18

(Note: Day trips and credit classes excluded)

09/04/2026

Heading to the DuQuoin State Fair? Make sure to add the ICCB Tent to your fair lineup! 🎟️✨

Stop by and chat with Rend Lake College’s Culinary Arts instructors, Chef Jeff Fairbanks and Chef Daniel Brock. Whether you're obsessed with baking, passionate about cooking, or looking to turn your love for food into an exciting career, come say hello while you're enjoying the fairgrounds!

📍 Where to find us: ICCB Tent at the DuQuoin State Fair
🍳 What to ask about: Hands-on training, program options, and starting your culinary journey with Rend Lake College

See you at the fair! 🎡

09/04/2026

We’re so grateful for community partners like CFB who continue to show up for Rend Lake College and our students! 💙⛳

Thank you for braving the heat and supporting the RLC Foundation Golf Tournament. Your investment in our students and programs makes a difference! ☀️🏌️‍♂️

☀️⛳ Now THAT is dedication to the game!

Our CFB lenders braved the 100-degree heat at today’s annual Rend Lake College Foundation Golf Tournament! 🥵🏌️‍♂️

Despite the hot day on the course, it was a great opportunity to support the Rend Lake College Foundation and the students and programs it serves.

At CFB, we believe strong communities start with investing in the people and organizations that make them better. We’re proud to support opportunities for local students and the future of our region — even when the temperature hits triple digits! 💙⛳

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