Beef Operations Assistant Manager

Washington State University • Pullman, WA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Beef Operations Assistant Manager reports to the Beef Operations Manager and is expected to serve as Manager in the absence of the Beef Operations Manager. This role has sole responsibility for specific program operations, including animal nutrition, leading and developing educational programs, and developing and implementing safety programs. The position is responsible for planning, timing, and directing personnel resources and facilities for major beef herd and feedlot events such as calving, breeding, nutrition and feeding, health care, forage utilization, pasture grazing schedules, and livestock sales, as well as meeting the needs of the Washington State University (WSU) Meats Laboratory, WSU Premium Beef, and WSU Premium Wagyu Beef programs. In collaboration with the Beef Operations Manager, the Assistant Manager coordinates resources, time, facilities, communication, and organizational needs to support the simultaneous use of facilities for research, extension, and instructional activities. The role involves teaching classes as assigned by the departmental chair and plays a critical role in implementing the Beef Center and Cattle Feeding Lab animal care and nutrient management plans. The Assistant Manager also serves as an important representative of the Department of Animal Sciences and Washington State University to the beef industry.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible relevant experience.
• Practical knowledge and experience with the beef industry.
• Experience in beef cattle management.
• Knowledge of pasture management.
• Ability to upload a resume and cover letter.
• Must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Animal Sciences or related field.
• Experience in teaching or outreach.
• Minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience.
• Minimum of 1 year teaching experience.
• Knowledge and experience with budgeting and economic forecasting.
• Artificial Insemination experience.
• Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Manager in the absence of the Beef Operations Manager.
• Have sole responsibility for specific program operations, including animal nutrition, leading and developing educational programs, and developing and implementing safety programs.
• Plan, time, and direct personnel resources and facilities for major beef herd and feedlot events such as calving, breeding, nutrition and feeding, health care, forage utilization, pasture grazing schedules, and livestock sales.
• Meet the needs of the WSU Meats Laboratory, WSU Premium Beef, and WSU Premium Wagyu Beef programs.
• Coordinate resources, time, facilities, communication, and organizational needs to support the simultaneous use of facilities for research, extension, and instructional activities.
• Teach classes as assigned by the departmental chair.
• Implement the Beef Center and Cattle Feeding Lab animal care and nutrient management plans.
• Serve as a representative of the Department of Animal Sciences and Washington State University to the beef industry.
• Manage animal care (40%).
• Oversee research, outreach, instruction, and special projects (20%).
• Supervise personnel (15%).
• Manage budget responsibilities (10%).
• Oversee facilities maintenance (10%).
• Perform other duties as assigned (5%).

Benefits

• Paid sick and vacation leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
• Retirement
• Deferred compensation
• Optional supplemental retirement accounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees