Assistant Herd Manager of Purebred Beef Range

BS9723 494798

Stillwater

DIV AGRICULTRL SCI & NATURAL RESRCS

(STW) Staff Full-time Bachelor's degree Campus OSU-Stillwater Contact Name & Email Jacob Pearl, jake.pearl@okstate.edu Work Schedule Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends. Appointment Length Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice Hiring Range $35,864 - $49,796 Salary Special Instructions to Applicants For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references. About this Position The Oklahoma State University Department of Animal and Food Sciences has distinguished programs in teaching, research, and Extension. We offer two majors, animal science and food science, and 12 study options. We are one of the largest departments on campus, but with a small-town feel, a caring attitude, and a commitment to every student. For more information, visit: https://agriculture.okstate.edu/departments-programs/afs/ Responsible for daily coordination and implementation of care, reproduction and nutritional programs for the cow herd and their calves at the Purebred Beef Cattle Range. Responsible for assisting in the development and maintenance of the record keeping program for genetic and management improvement, maintaining and improving facilities, maintaining general cleanliness and desirable appearance of all facilities and grounds and the promotion of the OSU Purebred Operation. Will supervise student employees. Travel required, travel budget provided. There are lots of great reasons to work at OSU, check out our benefits and eligibility at https://hr.okstate.edu/prospective-ee.html Required Qualifications Bachelor's in Animal Science or closely related agricultural field (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date) Knowledge/experience in artificial insemination and pregnancy checking, knowledge of forage production and supplemental feeding. Certifications, Registrations, and/or

Licenses:

Valid Commercial Driver's License Artificial Insemination Certification Pesticide Applicator License (acquire after hire) Skills, Proficiencies, and/or

Knowledge:

Must be dependable and work independently and cooperatively with others, ability to meet the public, must be a skilled cattleman/cattlewoman and possess skills to handle purebred cattle, identify and treat sick cattle and keep accurate records, must be capable of operating farm equipment and must be able to lift at least 100 pounds.