Program Director, Agriculture

Position

Program Director of Agriculture Programming – Springfield, IL.

Lincoln Land Community College invites applications for a visionary Program Director of Agriculture Programming. The Director will lead strategic planning, curriculum development, workforce engagement, and partnership building to shape the future of agriculture education.

• Coordinate day‑to‑day activities and long‑term direction of the agriculture program, faculty, and staff.
• Lead strategic planning and enrollment growth efforts, including development and implementation of visibility and recruitment strategies.
• Oversee curriculum management, program operations, and instructional quality to ensure alignment with workforce needs and academic standards.
• Build and maintain relationships with K‑12 schools, industry partners, and community organizations.
• Manage the Agriculture Access & Engagement Coordinator and provide direction for recruitment, retention, and engagement strategies.
• Manage Kreher Agriculture Center operations, ensuring facilities are professional and well‑maintained.
• Represent the program to advisory committees, employers, and external stakeholders.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and evaluation of adjunct and dual‑credit faculty.
• Assist in college planning and assessment by developing annual work unit objectives that impact long‑range priority goals.

• Required:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or a related field.
• Required:
  
  Experience in program leadership, curriculum development, and working with agriculture or horticulture industries.
• Preferred:
  Master’s degree in agriculture or a related field.
• Preferred:
  Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Preferred:
  Ability to manage budgets, operations, and instructional facilities.
• Preferred:
  Experience with assessment and program review processes.

The position’s starting salary is likely to be between $69,970 and $94,040 per year, with an excellent benefits package.

Employees receive 23 paid holidays, 12 summer Fridays, 2 personal days, 15 sick days, and 20 vacation days per year. Tuition waiver for staff, spouse, and qualifying dependent children. Free access to the on‑campus fitness center. Additional benefits are detailed on our website.

LLCC is an inclusive workplace and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Open date: 12/16/2025
Last day to apply: 1/19/2026
Position open until filled.

Lincoln Land Community College
Attn:
Human Resources
P.O. Box 19256, Springfield, IL 62794
Phone: