Agriculture Access & Engagement Coordinator

Lincoln Land Community College

Springfield, IL

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$51,911–$60,250 Per Year

SKILLS

Academic Advice, Agriculture, Communication Skills, Conferences, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems, Data Quality, Demographics, Event Management, Financial Aid, Fitness, Interpersonal Skills, Job Fairs, Leadership, Marketing, Marketing Campaign, Microsoft Office, Organizational Skills, People Management, Process Management, Sales Prospecting, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Secondary School, Social Media, Staff Development, Target Marketing, Team Player, Time Management, Tuition Fees, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Springfield, IL

POSTED

5 days ago

Position Details

Position Information

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Position Title
Agriculture Access & Engagement Coordinator

Full Time or Part Time
Full Time

Months Worked Per Year

12

Hours Worked Per Week

40

Work Schedule

Work schedule will typically be Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM; however, this will fluctuate throughout the year as work requires. Some work after hours and travel are required.

Remote Work Availability
No

Job Description Summary

Do you have a passion for agriculture and a commitment to supporting students in achieving their educational and career goals? Lincoln Land Community College is seeking a student-focused Agriculture Access & Engagement Coordinator to advance recruitment, engagement, and retention efforts within its agriculture programs.

This position is responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with prospective and current students, parents, and high school partners-including counselors and educators-to promote agriculture pathways and career opportunities. The Coordinator plays a key role in guiding students from initial interest through enrollment and persistence by supporting admissions, advising, outreach, and marketing initiatives.

As a staff member at LLCC, you can look forward to 23 paid holidays a year, including 2 weeks at the end of the calendar year and one week in March for mid-semester break; 12 Fridays off in the summer; and 2 personal days, 15 sick days, and starting with 15 vacation days per year. LLCC staff, their spouse and qualified dependent children are eligible to use the tuition waiver on credited courses. Staff can also enjoy free access to our on-campus fitness center. LLCC is a positive, team-oriented environment supportive of staff development. You can view all benefits on our website. Come join our team and experience success at LLCC!Starting salary is likely to be between $51,911 and $60,250 per year with an excellent benefits package. The person hired into this position will be placed within this range based on education, training, experience, and skills.
LLCC strives to create an inclusive workplace and environment for our students, faculty, and staff. We are seeking applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to ensure we create a diverse workforce and learning environment.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in agriculture or a related field
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree
Experience with student recruitment, marketing, academic advising, and/or community outreach
Experience in areas of recruitment and marketing, such as organizing events, working with young adults and parents, representing organizations at expos and conferences, and community networking
Agriculture industry certifications

Physical Requirements

Position Salary
Starting salary is likely to be between $51,911 and $60,250 per year with an excellent benefits package.

Requisition Detail Information

Open Date
04/24/2026

Last Day to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position will be open until filled; however, applications must be received on or before May 7, 2026 to be considered during the initial review window. In-person interviews for this position are anticipated to begin the week of May 26, 2026 with an anticipated start date of June 23, 2026.

Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to perform a brief 15 minute presentation. The topic for which will be emailed upon scheduling the interview.

Transcripts are required for this position and should be uploaded to your application along with a cover letter and resume. Photocopies of transcripts are acceptable to be uploaded. Please redact (black out) any personal information such as age, gender and Social Security Number from your transcripts or other documents you intend to share with us before you upload them to your application.

If you do not have transcripts to upload at the time of submission, please mail them to the address below and instead upload a Word document as your transcripts that indicates you will have transcripts sent directly to us. Please contact the Human Resources office at 217-786-2752 if you have any questions.

Lincoln Land Community College

ATTN: Human Resources

P.O. Box 19256

Springfield, IL 62794

Job Duties

Description of Job Duty

Student Engagement & Retention

Acts as the primary contact for prospective students, high school teachers, and guidance counselors interested in LLCC Agriculture programming.
Represents Agriculture programming at recruitment events, including career fairs, college fairs, STEM fairs, high school visits, and other events.
Coordinates Agriculture information events at LLCC.
Conducts tours of the Kreher Agriculture Center and prepares and maintains scripts for other staff or students giving tours.
Gains and maintains knowledge of agriculture careers and how LLCC programming leads students into those careers.
Represents LLCC's Agriculture Program at conferences and conventions such as the State FFA Convention, Farm Progress Show, and National FFA Convention.
Manages student inquiries and communication using CRM tools.
Manages the selection process, training, and scheduling of the Ag Ambassador Team, coordinating their involvement in recruitment and outreach efforts.
Aligns promotional efforts with the institutional and program enrollment strategies.
Collaborates with the Program Director and Dean to establish a learning community for agriculture students.
Plans and coordinates program outings such as social events, trips to university agriculture programs, the annual Ag Industry Tour, and other relevant activities.
Coordinates PAS events on campus.
Assists with the preparation and planning of and attends Ag Club meetings.
Supports Ag Club/PAS members in leadership development and industry networking opportunities.

Essential Duty?
Yes

Description of Job Duty

Marketing

Works closely with the college's marketing team to:

Shape the development and implementation of compelling marketing campaigns, targeting key demographics throughout the district.
Ensure accurate program information is shared through various channels, including social media.
Identify promotional materials needed, shape their development, and distribute promotional materials for recruitment and retention efforts.
Build relationships with high school personnel to enhance awareness of LLCC's agriculture programming.

Essential Duty?
Yes

Description of Job Duty

Admissions & Advising

Assists students with the application and enrollment process.
Guides students on course selection, career pathways, financial aid resources, and transfer opportunities, referring students to other college resources, where appropriate.
Creates and implements a communication plan for notifying current students of advising and registration updates, college dates and deadlines, program activities and events, and other relevant programming needs.

Essential Duty?
Yes

Description of Job Duty

Outreach

Assists the Program Director and Dean in engaging agriculture industry partners.

Essential Duty?
Yes

Description of Job Duty

Supervisory

Recruits, hires, trains, and supervises student workers.
Oversight of Agriculture Ambassador Team.

Essential Duty?
Yes

About the Company

Lincoln Land Community College

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