Director of Agriculture

Description of Job Duties:

• Provide academic leadership for all agriculture-related programs, including curriculum
  development, assessment, and continuous improvement.
• Manage program budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with college
  priorities.
• Supervise and support agriculture faculty and staff, promoting a culture of
  accountability, teamwork, and excellence.
• Coordinate scheduling, resource allocation, and facility use, including classroom/lab
  spaces, greenhouses, land labs, and instructional equipment.
• Oversee recruitment, advising, and retention strategies for agriculture students.
• Build and maintain partnerships with local, regional, and state agriculture industry
  stakeholders, schools, and organizations.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external agencies to support grant writing,
  fundraising, and program promotion.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation, licensure, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote and model effective communication with students, staff, administration, and
  the community.
• Organize events, such as judging contests, career fairs, and educational workshops, to
  enhance visibility and engagement.
• Represent the college and program at conferences, meetings, and professional activities.
• Maintain a teaching load that is appropriate and follows NTCC policy relative to the
  program director position, or as approved by the Dean of Workforce Education.
• Actively participate in discipline, division and college-wide task forces and committees.
• Participate in official graduation ceremonies.

Position Characteristics:

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple
  priorities effectively.
• Demonstrated experience in budget development, monitoring, and resource planning.
• Deep knowledge of agricultural practices, emerging trends, and career pathways.
• Understanding of the structure and demands of higher education and technical education
  programs.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Commitment to student success and a passion for agricultural education.

Experience and Other Qualifications:

• Required:
  • Master’s degree in Agriculture or master’s degree plus 18 graduate hours in Agriculture.
  • A deep knowledge of agricultural practices, emerging trends, and career pathways..
  • Experience with program management, budgeting, and supervision.
  • Proficiency in using technology for administrative and instructional purposes
• Preferred:
  • Teaching experience in higher education or technical education.
  • Experience working with grant-funded programs and external partnerships.
  • Familiarity with Texas agriculture industry needs and workforce trends.
  • Familiarity with the Texas higher education system.