Senior Herd Manager AS8930

About the role

The Oklahoma State University Department of Animal and Food Sciences has distinguished programs in teaching, research, and Extension. For more information, visit https://agriculture.okstate.edu/department-programs/afs/.

Responsibilities

• Total oversight and management of the Cline Equine Teaching Center to facilitate availability of horses for classwork and other educational activities.
• Aid in teaching animal science class laboratory sections.
• Coordinate proper feeding and management of horses including vaccinations, deworming, farrier work and other medical management.
• Supervise the daily care of animals, maintain appearance and maintenance of facilities and equipment.
• Aid in maintaining sound fiscal management and financial responsibilities of the operation, including a positive cash flow and positive fiscal year end (June 30) balances.
• Maintain extensive detailed records needed for registering purebred horses and preparation of information for sale catalogs.
• Submit registration paperwork to breed associations to register horses.
• Prepare write-ups, photos, and videos for consignment sales.
• Select and breed mares and stallions to maintain a purebred herd.
• Solicit donated breedings for broodmare herd and reproductively manage broodmares onsite in conjunction with theriogenologists.
• Market horses in an online consignment platform with heavy emphasis on social media marketing.
• Facilitate recruitment and retention of students interested in horses.
• Maintain good public relations by attending and/or being involved with equine events in Oklahoma and surrounding states.
• Conduct numerous tours for groups and individuals.
• Instruct laboratory sections for introductory animal science courses, animal handling, and equine science classes.
• Teach ANSI 3402 – Equine Training Methods, ANSI 3633 – Equine Sales Preparation, and ANSI 3643 – Equine Breeding and Foaling.
• Assist in conducting/teaching state level youth camps, clinics and judging contests.
• Build and maintain relationships with equine professionals including ranches, donors, sponsors, and alumni.
• Aid in grant writing to meet needs for outside support and/or equipment for the Equine Center.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Animal Science or related area (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• 5 years of related experience in agriculture or related working experience with horses.
• Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses: Valid Driver's License

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications: Master's in Animal Science or related area

Skills

• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

There are lots of great reasons to work at OSU. Check out our great benefits and eligibility at https://hr.okstate.edu/prospective-ee.html

Pay

$48,340 - $67,480 Salary

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.