Agriculture Center Manager

Texas A&M University; Stephenville (TX); On-site; USD 49,000 - 68,330; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas, invites applications for the position of Agriculture Center Manager in the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources. The role oversees daily operations, staff supervision, facilities schedules, inventories and accounting systems, and livestock sales and income; also serves as a Campus Security Authority.

The ideal candidate will manage expenses, coordinate repairs, and support teaching and research activities while maintaining compliance, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of related experience in agricultural production and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Supervise operation and maintenance of all facilities and land resources; manage purchases and expenditures for the Agriculture Center; coordinate repairs and alterations of facilities and equipment.
• Coordinate and assist in preparing livestock and facilities for judging contests, workshops, and other events.
• Attend training, seminars and workshops on personnel management, performance evaluation, and related topics.
• Recommend merit increases, promotions, and other personnel actions in consultation with the Dean.
• Maintain an up-to-date accounting system by enterprise; handle inventories and accounting records for all enterprises and equipment.
• Maintain work schedules, leaves, and ensure continuity of operations.
• Coordinate resources for teaching and research activities with faculty; support scheduled labs and field exercises.
• Participate in staff meetings; hire and supervise student workers and process time sheets.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent

Job description

Job Title

Agriculture Center Manager

Agency

Tarleton State University

Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Overview

Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Agriculture Center Manager in the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources.

Role Summary

Manages daily operations of the University Agriculture Center including supervision of staff, facilities schedules, maintenance of inventories and accounting systems, and oversight of livestock sales and income. Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

Responsibilities

• 50% In consultation with faculty enterprise leaders, supervise operation and maintenance of all facilities and land resources associated with the Tarleton Agriculture Center. Responsible for all purchases and expenditures associated with the Agriculture Center facilities. Coordinates needed repairs, maintenance, and alterations of all Agriculture Center, associated facilities, and equipment.
• Coordinate and assist in preparation of Agriculture Center livestock and facilities for judging contests, workshops, special courses, and other events.
• Attends and participates in training, seminars and workshops on personnel management, affirmative action, performance evaluation, and other job‑related matters as appropriate.
• In consultation with the Dean of the College, recommends merit increases and promotions, disciplinary actions, and other personnel actions of Agriculture Center workers.
• In consultation with the Dean of the College, manages the mandated assessment duties for the Agriculture Center and enters results into software package.
• 15% Maintains an up-to-date accounting system by enterprise, including monthly and annual inventories and accounting records of all Agriculture Center enterprises and equipment. Stores animal use protocols and records required for all Agricultural Center animals for University and System compliance.
• 10% Maintain work schedules, annual and holiday leaves, and other matters to ensure continuity of operations.
• 10% Cooperates with faculty to provide and coordinate Agriculture Center resources for teaching and research activities, including scheduled laboratory sections and field exercises.
• 5% Participates in staff meetings and other departmental affairs.
• 5% Hires, assigns and supervises student workers. Collects and processes all time sheets for full‑time and student workers.
• 5% Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of related experience in agricultural production and supervision.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of enterprises and operations included at the Agriculture Center or similar facilities.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Requirements

M.S. degree preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: Commensurate with experience. Target base annual salary range is $49,000 up to $68,330.50 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time and qualifying part‑time employees.

Equal Opportunity

The Texas A&M University System is an Equal Opportunity, Veterans, and Disability Employer. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees.