Assistant Herd Manager of Purebred Beef Range BS9723

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

Job summary

Oklahoma State University-Stillwater is hiring to coordinate daily care, reproduction, and nutrition for the cow herd and calves. You will support record-keeping and supervise student workers while traveling as needed.

The department emphasizes teaching, research, and Extension with opportunities to contribute to the Purebred Operation and its facilities. A Bachelor's in Animal Science or related field is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Animal Science or a closely related agricultural field.
• Knowledge of artificial insemination, pregnancy checking, and forage management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement care, reproduction and nutritional programs for the cow herd and calves.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of genetic and management records; supervise student employees; travel as required.

Skills

Artificial insemination

Pregnancy checking

Forage production

Supplemental feeding

Cattle handling

Education

Bachelor's in Animal Science or closely related agricultural field

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.