IACUC & Farm Operations Coordinator

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Instructional and Farm Operations Coordinator at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign provides oversight of teaching and production animal IACUC protocols, manages day-to-day operations at the Veterinary Medicine Farm (VMF) and Horse Farm, and supports the Bovine Theriogenology Service.

This role directly supervises farm staff, holds budget responsibility for both facilities, and serves as the primary liaison between CVM and ANSC for teaching animal coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5 years in education, training and/or work experience in applied ruminant theriogenology.
• Experience developing, managing and/or implementing IACUC protocols for teaching and/or research involving horses, cattle and/or sheep.

Responsibilities

• Oversee teaching and production animal IACUC protocols.
• Manage day-to-day operations at VMF and Horse Farm.
• Support the Bovine Theriogenology Service.
• Directly supervise farm staff and student workers.
• Serve as the primary liaison between CVM and ANSC for teaching animal coordination.
• Budget responsibility for both facilities.

Skills

IACUC protocol management

Ruminant theriogenology experience

Educational program management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree substitution possible

Job description

The Instructional and Farm Operations Coordinator at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign provides oversight of teaching and production animal IACUC protocols, manages day-to-day operations at the Veterinary Medicine Farm (VMF) and Horse Farm, and supports the Bovine Theriogenology Service.

This role directly supervises farm staff, holds budget responsibility for both facilities, and serves as the primary liaison between CVM and ANSC for teaching animal coordination.