Equine Facilities Supervisor & Horse Training Lead

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Mississippi; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi State University invites applications for a Horse Unit Supervisor in the Animal and Dairy Sciences Department. The role oversees the MAFES Horse Unit at H.H.

Levick Animal Research Center, including care of the horse herd, breeding management, training and teaching equine courses, and leading the IHSA team. The position requires a Master's degree in animal and dairy science or related field, a valid driver's license, and willingness to work weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in animal and dairy science or closely related field.
• Valid driver's license.
• ABD or degree pending considered (all but DISS)

Responsibilities

• Supervise care of the horse herd and general breeding animal management.
• Oversee feeding, health, foaling, and record keeping.
• Hire and supervise student employees and process time reports.
• Assist faculty with instructional courses and research activities.
• Teach advanced equine training and riding courses; coach IHSA team.
• Work weekends and holidays; flexible scheduling.

Skills

Equine management

Horse riding

Team leadership

Education

Master's degree in animal and dairy science

Valid driver's license

Job description

Mississippi State University invites applications for a Horse Unit Supervisor in the Animal and Dairy Sciences Department. The role oversees the MAFES Horse Unit at H.H.

Levick Animal Research Center, including care of the horse herd, breeding management, training and teaching equine courses, and leading the IHSA team. The position requires a Master's degree in animal and dairy science or related field, a valid driver's license, and willingness to work weekends and holidays.