Assistant Herd Manager of Purebred Beef Range BS9723

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Jacob Pearl, jake.pearl@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

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

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$35,864 - $49,796 Salary

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

The Oklahoma State University Department of Animal and Food Sciences has distinguished programs in teaching, research, and Extension.

We offer two majors, animal science and food science, and 12 study options. We are one of the largest departments on campus, but with a small-town feel, a caring attitude, and a commitment to every student. For more information, visit: https://agriculture.okstate.edu/departments-programs/afs/

Responsible for daily coordination and implementation of care, reproduction and nutritional programs for the cow herd and their calves at the Purebred Beef Cattle Range. Responsible for assisting in the development and maintenance of the record keeping program for genetic and management improvement, maintaining and improving facilities, maintaining general cleanliness and desirable appearance of all facilities and grounds and the promotion of the OSU Purebred Operation. Will supervise student employees. Travel required, travel budget provided.

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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Animal Science or closely related agricultural field
  (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• Knowledge/experience in artificial insemination and pregnancy checking, knowledge of forage production and supplemental feeding.

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

Valid Commercial Driver's License

Artificial Insemination Certification

Pesticide Applicator License (acquire after hire)

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:
Must be dependable and work independently and cooperatively with others, ability to meet the public, must be a skilled cattleman/cattlewoman and possess skills to handle purebred cattle, identify and treat sick cattle and keep accurate records, must be capable of operating farm equipment and must be able to lift at least 100 pounds.