Ag and Equine Facility Director

Central Wyoming College•Riverton, WY

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About The Position

The Director of Central Wyoming College’s Ag and Equine Facility is responsible for the overall operation of the facility, including supervision, leadership, event coordination, and oversight and allocation of academic and college programs. The director promotes appropriate growth for traditional and nontraditional students and ongoing development of agricultural and equine programs. The role also oversees and coordinates entrepreneurial initiatives, external partnerships, and economic development opportunities. The director provides leadership for CWC’s presence in Riverton and manages its facilities, land, infrastructure, budgets, staffing processes, maintenance, equipment, and supplies. In collaboration with the Academic Dean, the director coordinates course offerings, schedules, staffing, activities, events, and facilities. The position supports livestock health and safety by developing and implementing vaccination protocols and other health requirements, and it oversees arenas, grounds, building systems, sound equipment, and agricultural and equine equipment. The director cultivates community and vendor relationships, supports grants and contracts, expands community outreach and events, and develops the Ag and Equine Complex to provide educational opportunities. The position also oversees student internships, including onboarding, documentation, and direct supervision. This role operates under the limited, general supervision of the AVP of Student & Academic Affairs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or equine studies from a regionally accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or an equivalent combination of education and experience considered case by case.
Seven years of related leadership and management experience in the Agriculture/Equine industry.
Experience in a community college or higher education setting.
Previous experience with course instruction at an accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Valid Wyoming Driver’s License.
Must become a licensed pesticide applicator within one year of employment.
Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) Equine Facility Management Certificate, or ability to become licensed within one year of employment.
Working knowledge of supervision and leadership principles.
Knowledge of livestock care, including feed-ration calculations, livestock health care, and hazards and safety precautions in livestock management.
Knowledge of agricultural and livestock facility operations and maintenance, facilities and grounds management, and heavy equipment operation and maintenance.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and complete multiple projects and tasks; work independently and professionally with others; follow instructions; and maintain safety and risk-management standards.
Ability to maintain preventive maintenance programs, operating records, and reports; perform record keeping and mathematical calculations; and establish effective working relationships with employees, agencies, the public, executives, managers, supervisors, and contractors.
Ability to identify common weeds, pests, and diseases affecting turf and greenery, and to apply chemicals to control noxious weeds and insects.
Ability to perform semi-skilled and skilled building-maintenance functions and communicate effectively in spoken and written English.
Ability to develop project execution plans that define the tasks needed to complete a project.
Extensive knowledge of personnel and budget management.
Considerable knowledge of best practices for community college student success.
Ability to maintain communication and a visible, accessible link between the Ag and Equine Complex and the main campus.

Nice To Haves

Completion of OSHA 30-hour training.
Availability to potentially work evenings and weekends.
Master’s degree in agriculture or equine studies from a regionally accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; may serve as Head Instructor for the record.

Responsibilities

Provide vision and leadership for CWC’s presence in Riverton and work with partner organizations to promote community benefit from the Ag/Equine Facility.
Manage Riverton resources, including facilities, land, and infrastructure, to promote sustainable growth.
Coordinate Riverton course offerings, activities, events, and facilities; prepare course schedules and staff credit courses in cooperation with the Academic Dean.
Develop and implement livestock vaccine protocols and health requirements, including veterinary relationships, appropriate accommodations, disease prevention, animal husbandry, and required immunizations.
Prepare and oversee facility budgets, monitor expenses, maintain equipment and supply inventories, and ensure compliance with fiscal guidelines.
Prepare employment documents and oversee hiring processes, including semester contracts, hiring authorizations, and hiring committees.
Develop goals and budget plans for recommendation to the AVP of Student & Academic Affairs.
Provide customer service to students, facility users, and visitors, including conducting tours and answering or directing questions.
Develop relationships and support for programs, economic development, and CWC; assist with grant proposals, applications, contracts, and related documents.
Develop community outreach and expand existing event opportunities.
Oversee building maintenance, grounds, custodial supplies, purchasing needs, and inventory of materials, equipment, chemicals, and related products.
Develop and manage vendor and supplier relationships that support the programs and CWC.
Maintain accessible SDS data sheets for products.
Oversee grounds and exterior improvements, landscaping, and installation of maintenance systems in accordance with regulations.
Oversee timely maintenance, preparation, and grooming of arenas and manage three indoor and outdoor arenas to maintain suitable surfaces and safety features.
Oversee facility sound systems and the installation and operation of sound equipment.
Oversee repair and preventive maintenance of Ag and Equine equipment, including tractors, loaders, forklifts, backhoes, dump trucks, ATVs, lawn mowers, and spraying equipment.
Operate the facility in accordance with college policies, procedures, and practices.
Implement plans to develop the comprehensive CWC Ag and Equine Complex and provide quality educational opportunities for the community.
Develop and oversee student internships, including onboarding, documentation, and direct supervision.
Perform other reasonably related duties as directed or assigned.