Director, Nontraditional Programming

Job Summary

Lincoln Land Community College is seeking a visionary leader to serve as our Director of Nontraditional Programming. This position provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of alternative academic and credentialing models, including Competency-Based Education (CBE), Credit for Prior Learning (CPL), and other flexible learning pathways to increase student access to educational opportunities.

This position reports to the Vice President of Academic Services and collaborates closely with academic administrators, faculty, student services, and workforce development. The impact of this position will ensure the college explores and implements expanding pathways into the college, alternative program modalities, and methods of credentialing student learning.

• Provide strategic leadership for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of alternative academic and credentialing models.
• Ensure programmatic alignment with business and industry needs.
• Collaborate with academic administrators, faculty, student services, and workforce development partners.
• Drive expansion of pathways and alternative program modalities to enhance student learning outcomes.

• Master’s degree in education, curriculum and instruction, higher education administration, instructional design, or a related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of CBE, CPL, adult learning theory, and instructional design models.
• Three years of experience in academic leadership, curriculum development, or instructional design.
• Experience working with faculty and cross‑functional teams to implement academic initiatives.
• Exceptional organizational and time‑management skills with a proven ability to be flexible, manage complex projects, and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication, self‑direction, and data‑analysis skills.

• Doctorate in a related field.
• Experience with state and federal regulations pertaining to CPL and CBE.
• Project Management certification.
• Familiarity with DACUM.
• Experience designing and implementing competency‑based curriculum and programs.

Staff receive 23 paid holidays per year, including two weeks at the end of the calendar year and one week in March for a mid‑semester break; 12 Fridays off in the summer; and 2 personal days, 15 sick days, and 20 vacation days per year. Eligible staff, spouses, and qualified dependent children can use tuition waivers on credited courses. Free access to the on‑campus fitness center is also available.

A comprehensive benefits package accompanies the starting salary.

Starting salary is likely to be between $75,471 and $101,872 per year with an excellent benefits package, determined based on education, training, experience, and skills.

Transcripts and a cover letter with your resume are required. Photocopies of transcripts are acceptable to upload; however, redact any personal information such as age, gender, and Social Security Number before uploading.

If transcripts are not available at the time of submission, mail them to:

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

Provide the names of three professional references, with at least one current or previous supervisor. Relatives are not acceptable references.

LLCC strives to create an inclusive workplace and environment for our students, faculty, and staff. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to apply to ensure a diverse workforce and learning environment.

Employment type:

Full‑time (40 hours per week, Monday‑Friday, 8 AM‑5 PM). Remote work is not available.

Minimum qualifications include a criminal background check.