Senior Herd Manager BS9807

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/departments-programs/afs/.

Responsibilities

• Total management of the Purebred Beef Cattle Center and Purebred Beef Cattle Range to facilitate availability of cattle for classwork and other educational activities.
• Assist in and instruct/teach class laboratory sections.
• Coordinate proper feeding and management of cattle.
• Supervise the clipping and washing of animals.
• Maintain appearance and maintenance of facilities and equipment.
• Aid in the maintenance of sound fiscal management and financial responsibilities of the operations, including a positive cash flow and positive fiscal year end (June 30) balances.
• (a) Maintain extensive detailed records needed for measuring performance, registering purebred cattle and preparation of sale catalogs,
• (b) Submit registration paperwork to breed associations to register cattle,
• (c) Prepare sale catalog.
• Assist in sire selection and culling.
• Coordinate the weighing, measuring and scoring for frame size and sex character.
• Responsible for marketing of cattle including establishing selling price, transport to state and national shows, advertising layouts, planning and coordination of Annual OSU Cowboy Classic Purebred Cattle Sale.
• Facilitate recruitment and retention of students interested in purebred beef cattle.
• Maintain good public relations by attending cattle events in Oklahoma and surrounding states.
• Conduct numerous tours for groups and individuals.
• Assist in instructing laboratory sections in 1124, 4613, 4713, and beef production courses.
• Aid in conducting/teaching state and national beef conferences, including conduct of 4-H and FFA judging contests.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree 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 purebred beef cattle.

Qualifications

• Valid Drivers license.

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge

• Experience and demonstrated proficiency in heat detection and artificial insemination, as well as monitoring the health and well-being of all ages of beef cattle.

Benefits

Check out our benefits and eligibility at https://hr.okstate.edu/prospective-ee.html.

Pay

$48,340 - $67,480

Schedule

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