Facilities Supervisor

MSU Jobs • Starkville, MS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The management and operation of the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station (MAFES) Horse Unit located at the H.H. Levick Animal Research Center. This role involves teaching advanced equine training and riding courses and leadership of the nationally recognized MSU IHSA Equestrian Team. The department offers various degree programs and conducts teaching, research, and extension activities across multiple research centers. The department has modern facilities including a Meat Science and Muscle Biology Laboratory, a new Animal and Dairy Sciences building, and a Livestock Evaluation Laboratory opening in Fall 2025. The department's herds include dairy, beef, horses, sheep, goats, rabbits, and swine.

Requirements

• Masters degree in animal and dairy science or closely related field.
• Valid driver's license.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to foster a collaborative and collegial atmosphere.
• Knowledge of equine farm operation.
• Ability to manage people.

Nice To Haves

• Experience riding and handling young horses.
• Experience instructing undergraduate courses and coaching students.
• Ability to palpate, ultrasound, and artificially inseminate mares.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and complete activities associated with the care of the horse herd including general management of breeding animals.
• Responsible for the care of the horse herd including feeding, foaling, health and foot care, record keeping, registration, billing, horse donation and sales, ordering of supplies, maintenance of pastures, fences, buildings and minor repair of equipment.
• Supervise students and be responsible for hiring of student employees and for time reports and records of the personnel under his/her supervision.
• Assist and support faculty with instructional courses and research activities.
• Coordinate with the H.H. Leveck Animal Research Center Facilities Manager to perform duties in other areas as needed.
• Teach advanced equine training and riding courses.
• Serve as an equestrian team coach including holding practice with undergraduate students, traveling to competitions, and hosting equestrian contests.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level