Assistant Farm Manager

Job Overview

Assistant Farm Manager – Inside Higher Ed

• Job No: 538173
• Work Type: Full Time
• Location: Alachua
• Categories: Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Veteran's Preference Eligible, Agriculture Operations
• Department:  - AG-DAIRY RESEARCH UNIT

$55,000 – $65,000 annually; commensurate with experience

• Supervise milking parlor operations, including personnel training and evaluation.
• Monitor milk quality and manage mastitis prevention and treatment.
• Maintain herd records (veterinary reports, calving, breeding, etc.) using Dairy Comp and Afi Farm.
• Oversee dry‑off procedures, calf care, neonatal care, and feed management.
• Assist in breeding management using the Aficollar monitoring system.
• Perform general herd care tasks such as hoof trimming and treatment administration.
• Cover milking and field operations as needed.
• Act as backup to the Agricultural Food Scientist III (Dairy Unit Manager) with authority to act on their behalf.

• High school diploma or equivalent with three years of agricultural operation experience, including supervision.
• College coursework or vocational training may substitute for required experience.
• Valid Florida driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
• Strong leadership, communication, record‑keeping, and compliance with regulations.

• 2‑5 years of proven agricultural operation and personnel management.
• 3 years supervising a multi‑person dairy operation.
• Experience with dairy cattle care, breeding, and safety regulations.

Sunday – Thursday, 5:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (40 hr/week; schedule may vary).

To apply, upload a cover letter and resume by 11:55 p.m. (ET) on the posting end date.

Veterans: upload DD 214 Member Copy 4 for preference. Veteran's Preference Page for details.

Health assessment required:
Yes.

Applications close: 29 December 2025.

Apply at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352‑392‑2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800‑955‑8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.