About This Position
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Lead development and pilots of new offerings for the Agronomy Innovation Center (AIC).
- Assist in fostering partnerships with educators, agencies, service organizations, and business and industry in support of the land lab and the Agronomy Innovation Center (AIC).
- Assist with coordinating land lab activities.
- Oversee the equipping of instructional spaces for the Agricultural Automation Program.
- Assist in project evaluation efforts as assigned.
- Coordinate with Rend Lake College faculty and staff to institutionalize new AIC programs, including providing assistance to Rend Lake College administration with program approval/accreditation process.
- Assist in preparing formative, summative, and performance reports of AIC programs.
- Coordinate with Ag industry to ensure grant objectives are appropriately addressed.
- Schedule, coordinate, and provide training within the AIC and Land Lab.
- Schedule and coordinate outreach events for students and industry partners highlighting access to the AIC.
- Recruit both students and industry partners with interest in the AIC and Land Lab.
- Assist with the facilitation and tracking of AIC leases.
//50-week, non-tenure track position
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
- 3 or more years of industry experience
- Community college experience preferred
- Excellent communication and organization skills; detailed oriented
- All candidates will be required to successfully pass a background screening
Salary & Benefits
- $65,000 to $75,000 annually.
- Full benefits.
- Free tuition for employee, spouse and dependents.
How To Apply
TO APPLY:
Please visit www.rlc.edu/jobs
Tentative start date is: to be negotiated.
Application deadline is: October 25, 2026, or until the 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. 1224
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.
