"Animal Units Operations Manager"

Posting Number:

SP005202P
Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Department: Palouse Research Center
Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement:

Position Overview:

This position provides leadership in the management and direction of the animal units of the Palouse Research, Extension and Education Center (PREEC). The Animal Units Operations Manager plans, organizes, directs, and is accountable for all aspects of internal and external service, personnel, facilities, resources, and financial operations associated with the animal units. The position directly supervises the Sheep Center Manager, Beef Unit Manager, Dairy Manager, and Beef Feedlot Manager and supports the teaching, research, and extension missions of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) and the Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station (IAES).

The Animal Units Operations Manager provides leadership by establishing operational goals, assessing performance through written evaluations, addressing grievances, and acting on disciplinary matters as necessary.

Required Experience:

• Four years of experience in livestock facility operations or agricultural operations management.
• Experience supervising personnel, managing facilities, and administering budgets.
• Experience with livestock husbandry (cattle and/or sheep).
• Experience with computerized record keeping and data management.
• Experience collaborating and communicating with faculty, staff, students, administrators, and external stakeholders to support operational objectives.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science, Dairy Science, Agricultural Business, Agronomy, or a closely related field to the domain of this position.

Required Other:

• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet requirements for driving university vehicles.
• Ability to work nonstandard business hours, including weekends and holidays.
• This is an essential position that may be called upon in the event of an emergency and/or university closure.

Additional Preferred:

• Master’s degree in a related discipline.
• Experience supporting teaching, research, and extension programs.
• Knowledge of farm and industrial safety practices.
• Experience operating agricultural equipment and vehicles.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Ability to lift, carry, and/or otherwise move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in livestock, agricultural, and outdoor environments under varying weather conditions.

Degree Requirement:

Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: $70,012.80 annually or higher depending on experience
Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year
FTE: 1.0
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding:
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 03/16/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applications received by March 30, 2026, will receive first consideration.

IMPORTANT: To be considered, your “Letter of Qualification” must address EACH of the minimum qualifications, including pertinent education and/or experience. In addition, to improve your ranking during the evaluation process, address as many of the Preferred Qualifications as possible. Information on a resume will not be accepted as a substitute for submitting a Letter of Qualification.

If you would like to receive a full position description, please email Heather Biersner at hbiersner@uidaho.edu and request that one be sent to you.

Background Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/51066