Herd Manager

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Req ID:

req17710

Position Title:

Herd Manager

Position Type:

Staff Full-Time

Position Number:

633966

OSU Campus:

Stillwater

Department:

Athletics

Location Address:

Oklahoma State University

Stillwater, Oklahoma, 74078

United States

Hiring Supervisor:

Larry Sanchez

Hiring Range

(Contingent upon available funding):

21.15 - 28.85, Hourly

Work Schedule:

8 am to 5 pm, nights and weekends

Faculty Appt Period:

Job Summary:

Management and day to day care of Equestrian horse herd. Supervise and manage Equestrian student workers including graduate student. Manage and coordinate maintenance activities of facility, including but not limited to horse stalls, fencing, and practice/event facility.

Travel is required: Hauling horses when needed both in and out of state.

Work schedule: A position such as this requires some work to be performed seven days/week. During off season, feeding and daily care is required. During competition season, some weekends are required when hosting Equestrian competitions.

Due to communication expectations of the position, the incumbent will be required to maintain a cellular or other electronic communication device. The incumbent's salary includes compensation to apply toward the use of their personal cellular device.

There are inherent risks with any involvement with horses and livestock. Dust is a factor with this position. It may also be unpleasant at times due to weather.

Heavy lifting-50 pounds or more.

Special Instructions to Applicants

A complete application consists of a resume, cover letter, list of professional references and completed IAWP Employment Approval Form which can be found at okstate.com/iawp. Applicants that do not provide all of these materials will not be considered for the position.

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

High School/GED and four years of work experience in equine management.

Valid Drivers License.

Candidate must have extensive knowledge of horses and livestock. Must have experience with running and maintaining a tractor and related equipment.

Experience with driving a truck and trailer and hauling livestock is a necessity. Heavy lifting required moving such items as hay bales and feed sacks. Experience with lawn equipment. Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates.

Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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