Manager, Management

** Job Title
** Manager
* * Agency
* * Texas A&M Agrilife Research
** Department
* * Animal Science
** Proposed Minimum Salary
** Commensurate
* * Job Location
** College Station, Texas
** Job Type
** Staff
* * Job Description**#
** About Texas A&M Agri Life
** Texas A&M Agri Life is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
* Texas A&M Agri Life Extension Service
* Texas A&M Agri Life Research
* College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University
* Texas A&M Forest Service
* Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M Agri Life brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M Agri Life is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

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** Position Information
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* Job Summary:

** The Manager, under direction, manages and provides leadership in managing the barn and horses for the Equestrian Team. Keeps buildings in safe, secure condition and in constant working order. Oversees organization and cleanliness to ensure building is a comfortable and safe facility for faculty, staff, students, guests, and horses.  In addition, assists in performing and scheduling preventative, and planned facility maintenance.

** Responsibilities:
*** Management of the horse herd and facilities used by the Athletic Department – Women’s Equestrian Team.
* Communicate with the coaching staff, veterinarians, and other equine service providers regarding horse performance daily.
* Management of the equine nutrition program with routine communication with the coaching staff about needs and changes.
* Develops and implements operational strategies.
* Plans and directs workflow.
* Training, supervision, coordination, and management of the student worker barn crew.  Training includes equine behavior and handling methods.
* Work with the Farm Foreman on the maintenance of the Hildebrand Equine Complex to include the facility, pasture, and arena maintenance and cleaning schedules.
* Maintain safe working conditions for Hildebrand employees, teams, and visitors.
* Equestrian team show preparation.
* Post-season (SEC and National Championship) travel (every March and April).
* Occasional support of other facility users (Agri Life Extension, Institute for Equine Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine).
* Provides input for annual budgets.
* Reviews, recommends, and implements policy changes and initiates process changes.
* Serves as contact for after-hours equine & facility emergencies.
* Performs other duties as assigned.  
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* Qualifications:

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* Required Qualifications:

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* -Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

-Five years of related experience.

-Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.  
-Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

-Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

**-Minimum of 5 years' experience in Equine Management.

-Experience in horse show and/or athletics background.  
** Other Requirements:**-Ability to promptly respond to on-site emergency calls.

-Ability to exert heavy force.

-Requires travel to various locations.  #
** What You Need to Know
**** Salary:** $68,330.50/Annually  
** Flexible Work Arrangements:
** This position is not eligible for remote work.  
** Important Notice Regarding H1-B Sponsorship:
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