Upward Bound Advisor

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Rend Lake College seeks a full-time UPWARD BOUND PROJECT ADVISOR. This federal TRIO Grant program helps eligible, potential first-generation college students develop skills needed to complete high school and enter / succeed at the college level. This person will: implement and evaluate project activities; assist in record keeping to ensure compliance with grant regulations; assist Director in preparing and submitting Annual Performance Report to the U.S. Department of Education and any other reports required by the U.S. Department of Education or RLC; help students become familiar with the college by informing students about academic policies and procedures; inform students of the requirements of various college programs; assist students in developing an educational plan consistent with career and life goals; provide referral and use of other institutional and community support services where appropriate; establish and maintain a genuine and open relationship between advisor and student including requirements for transfer to a four-year college or university; advise and assist the student in developing a schedule of classes related to completion of education goals; organize and attend Saturday sessions as needed; plan and attend educational, cultural and social field trips, which occasionally includes evenings and overnight stays; develop and implement project activities; provide students with educational, career, social and civic opportunities that will help develop leadership skills; and other duties as assigned by Upward Bound Director. // Full-time, grant-funded, nontenure-track position.

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Education, or related field from an accredited institution required.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience with youth

• All candidates will be required to successfully pass a background screening process.

• $36,000-$38,000 annually

• Full benefits.

• Free tuition for employee, spouse and dependents.

**Start Date:**to be negotiated

Application Deadline: October 12th, 2026, at 4:30 pm, or until position is filled

For more information contact:

Human Resources
c/o Rend Lake College
468 N. Ken Gray Pkwy / Ina, IL****62846
(618) 437-5321, Ext. 1226
or e-mail to [email protected]

Application should include:

• Cover Letter
• Application
• Resume
• Transcripts

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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 [email protected] or [email protected], respectively.

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By: Taylor Frank , [email protected]

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Education, or related field from an accredited institution required.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience with youth

• All candidates will be required to successfully pass a background screening process.

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Education, or related field from an accredited institution required.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience with youth

• All candidates will be required to successfully pass a background screening process.

Salary & Benefits

• $36,000-$38,000 annually

• Full benefits.

• Free tuition for employee, spouse and dependents.

• $36,000-$38,000 annually

• Full benefits.

• Free tuition for employee, spouse and dependents.

How To Apply

**Start Date:**to be negotiated

Application Deadline: October 12th, 2026, at 4:30 pm, or until position is filled

For more information contact:

Human Resources
c/o Rend Lake College
468 N. Ken Gray Pkwy / Ina, IL****62846
(618) 437-5321, Ext. 1226
or e-mail to [email protected]

Application should include:

• Cover Letter
• Application
• Resume
• Transcripts

**Start Date:**to be negotiated

Application Deadline: October 12th, 2026, at 4:30 pm, or until position is filled

For more information contact:

Human Resources
c/o Rend Lake College
468 N. Ken Gray Pkwy / Ina, IL****62846
(618) 437-5321, Ext. 1226
or e-mail to [email protected]

Application should include:

• Cover Letter
• Application
• Resume
• Transcripts