Assistant Herd Manager of Purebred Beef Range

Oklahoma-State-University; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University, Department of Animal and Food Sciences, invites applicants for a position overseeing cow herd care and breeding programs at the Purebred Beef Cattle Range. The role involves coordinating daily activities, assisting with record-keeping and facility maintenance while supervising student workers.

Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with travel; requires CDL, AI certification, and ability to lift 100 pounds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Animal Science or closely related agricultural field, degree conferred on or before start date.
• Knowledge/experience in artificial insemination and pregnancy checking; forage production and supplemental feeding.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement care, reproduction and nutritional programs for the cow herd.
• Assist in developing and maintaining record-keeping for genetic and management improvement.
• Maintain facilities, cleanliness, and desirable appearance of all facilities and grounds.
• Promote the OSU Purebred Operation and supervise student employees.
• Travel required; travel budget provided.

Skills

Dependable

Independent worker

Cattle handling

Record keeping

Public interaction

Artificial insemination

Pregnancy checking

Education

Bachelor's in Animal Science

Job description

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Jacob Pearl, [e-mail]

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

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.