Sheep Center Manager

University Of Idaho; Moscow (ID); On-site; USD 64,584 - 78,936; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship available

Equal employment opportunity employer

Job summary

The University Of Idaho is seeking a dedicated individual to manage all operations of a research and teaching sheep unit. Responsibilities include personnel supervision, budget oversight, and ensuring compliance with animal care regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science or a related field and experience handling large animals. The position offers a competitive salary starting at $71,760 annually, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience handling and working with large animals.
• Ability to work early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Driver’s license required for university vehicle operation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and evaluate employees.
• Manage daily operations of the sheep unit.
• Develop operational protocols for animal care.

Skills

Animal care operations

Personnel supervision

Budget management

Using computerized record-keeping systems

Research principles

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science or related field

Tools

Skid-steer loaders

Tractors

Job description

Responsible for managing all operations of a research and teaching sheep unit, including personnel supervision, budget oversight, animal care operations, regulatory compliance and support of research, teaching and outreach activities.

Responsibilities

• Supervising, training, evaluating and scheduling board‑appointed and temporary employees
• Managing daily sheep unit operations and ensuring compliance with established standard operating procedures
• Developing, updating and enforcing operational protocols related to animal care, facility management and unit activities
• Managing unit budgets and expenditures and monitoring financial performance to maintain balanced budgets
• Coordinating with unit, center and departmental leadership on operational planning, resource allocation and fiscal management
• Providing management support and operational coverage for other animal units and assisting with research center activities as needed
• Two years of handling and working with large animals
• Using computerized record‑keeping systems
• Applying basic research principles
• Maintaining records and budget information
• Preparing written reports, correspondence or other business documents
• Supervising and training employees

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science, Agriculture or a related field at time of hire

Required Other

• Ability to work non‑standard hours including early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays
• Driver’s license and ability to meet requirements for driving university vehicles

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Animal Science or a closely related field
• Experience supporting research involving sheep management, health, reproduction or nutrition
• Experience applying sanitation procedures in livestock care operations
• Knowledge of safety practices related to handling livestock, farm equipment, and vehicles
• Experience operating skid‑steer loaders and tractors
• Experience loading, towing and transporting livestock trailers

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Able to handle and restrain large animals
• Able to hand‑feed animals
• Ability to lift, carry, or otherwise move items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions

Compensation

Pay Range: $71,760 annually or higher depending on experience.

Visa sponsorship is available for the position.

Full time, 1.0 FTE.

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.