University of Wisconsin – River Falls Looking for Animal Care Manager Full Time

Working Title: Lead Dairy Enterprise Manager

Appointment Type: Academic Staff-Fixed Term
Renewable

FTE: 100

Position Summary:
The Dairy Enterprise Manager is under direct
supervision of the Laboratory Farm Director and is the supervisor for three University Staff employees. The individual is responsible for
managing the daily operations of the Mann Valley Laboratory Farm dairy enterprise and Dairy Learning Center. This position provides
leadership in all aspects of the dairy enterprise, which includes providing for the health, well-being, and production of the dairy herd
following IACUC (Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee) protocols; direct supervision of three university
staff; and direct management of the dairy facilities of the Dairy Learning Center. This position provides professional assistance to faculty
relative to courses and labs in dairy science as well as applied research activities.

The Mann Valley Farm and Dairy
Learning Center supports The Wisconsin Dairy Innovation Hub https://dairyinnovationhub.wisc.edu/ the purpose and intent is to harness
research and development to keep Wisconsin’s dairy community at the global forefront in producing nutritious dairy products in an
economically, environmentally and socially sustainable manner.

The Dairy Enterprise Manager will supervise, mentor,
train and assist university and student staff to perform and manage quality dairy animal husbandry consistent with established best
management practices, trains and supervises student workers in dairy herd management to provide hands on educational experiences. The
individual will work with faculty, and laboratory farm staff to maintain excellent safety standards and a clean, well maintained and
environmentally responsible facility. The dairy herd consists of approximately 100 milking cows and 100 replacement heifers and
calves.

This position is a full-time annual appointment – 40hrs/week. The schedule is flexible with hours developed in
consultation with the Laboratory Farm Director.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Required

• Minimum 5-year dairy herd management experience
• Demonstrated expertise in dairy
  herd management
• Ability to perform daily operations of a dairy enterprise (i.e., milking, feeding, artificial insemination, herd
  health care)
• Knowledge of and experience in computer software, especially Herd Management and Dairy Ration software.
• Ability
  to accurately record information and develop reports
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to ensure compliance with animal welfare
  protocols rules and regulations
• Effective problem solving, analytic and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate and
  interact constructively with supervisor, faculty, fellow staff members, students, and the public
• Knowledge of the proper and safe
  operation of farm equipment
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in work-related decision making
• Ability to perform routine
  maintenance of dairy facilities and equipment, including the proper and safe use of tools used in equipment repair and
  maintenance
• Demonstrated knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions and ability to observe general workplace safety
  practices.

Preferred

• Bachelor of Science degree in Dairy Science or closely related
  discipline
• Experience in an academic setting
• Ability to professionally assist faculty in research activities

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Materials not submitted through https://jobs.uwrf.edu/ cannot be
considered.

Submit:

• Resume
• Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience
  (cover letter)
• Names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least three references who can specifically comment
  on your ability, experience and professional preparation (references).

Inquiries should be addressed to:
Duane Thompson

Laboratory Farms Director and Search Committee Chair
[email protected]

Deadline to Apply:
Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials
by February 18, 2024.

The selected candidate must be able to pass a post-offer employment test and hold a
valid driver’s license to obtain Wisconsin certification to drive University vehicles.

UW-River Falls does not offer H-1B or
other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time
of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources
at 715-425-4941.

View our excellent benefits at:
https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf

We are committed to creating an educational community which enhances student awareness and appreciation of diverse ethnicities and cultures and which actively supports tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each person without regard to economic status, ethnic background, political views, sexual orientation, or other personal characteristics or beliefs. Awareness of and sensitivity to diverse ethnic and cultural heritages are especially sought in applicants.

UW-River Falls is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer subject to all state and federal regulations pertaining to non-discrimination based upon sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, age, arrest and/or conviction record, veteran status, and membership in the national guard, state defense force, or any other reserve component of the military forces of the United States or the State of Wisconsin. All persons, especially women, persons of color, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of your identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

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