Unit Manager, Sheep and Goat Unit, AFS - Texas Tech University

Major/Essential Functions

• Oversees maintenance and repair of facilities, property, and equipment.
• Responsible for the daily care of livestock, monitoring herd health, and record keeping.
• Responsible for the standard of care for livestock and working with internal and external regulatory entities to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Responsible for the fiscal management and sustainability of the unit; budgeting, purchases, and revenue generation.
• Personnel management; supervise student workers, volunteers, and visitors.
• Coordinate animal use for classes, facilitating sheep/goat focused labs for various courses.
• Coordinate research and teaching space needs, managing animal production and marketing, monitoring herd health.
• Collaborates with departmental faculty and administration regarding plans and priorities for facility usage, deferred maintenance, capital improvement, and/or replacement.
• May perform other duties or assignments as needed.

Grant Funded?

No

Minimum Hire Rate

4,000

Pay Basis

Monthly

Schedule Details

Schedule will require working weekends

Work Location

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications

M.S. in Animal Science or related field. Experience with sheep/goat production. Experience managing employees in sheep/goat production. Experience with sheep/goat production used for teaching and research. Experience with purchasing, accounting, and budget management.
 

Department

Animal and Food Sciences

Required Attachments

Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Job Group

Senior Other Administrative

Shift

Day

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree plus three years supervisory experience; OR a combination of education and/or supervisory experience to equal seven years.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

About the Department and/or College

The Department of Animal and Food Sciences at Texas Tech University is seeking applications for a Sheep and Goat Unit Manager. This position requires student interaction and is responsible for maintaining a high standard of management, animal care, and worker safety. The candidate will be responsible for leading and managing the daily operations of the Sheep and Goat Unit at the Agriculture Field Lab in New Deal, TX. In addition, the candidate will be expected to assist with sheep and goat focused courses or course activities that utilize the facility and/or its livestock. Good communication skills and positive, supportive interactions with faculty, staff, students, and other stakeholders are essential. This position is vital to ensuring the success of daily operations, as well as fulfillment of Texas Tech University teaching, research, outreach, and engagement missions.
 

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.