Instructional and Farm Operations Coordinator

Instructional and Farm Operations Coordinator Veterinary Medicine Farm Job Summary

The Instructional and Farm Operations Coordinator provides oversight of teaching and production animal IACUC protocols, manages day-to-day operations at the Veterinary Medicine Farm (VMF) and Horse Farm, and supports the Bovine Theriogenology Service. This role directly supervises farm staff, holds budget responsibility for both facilities, and serves as the primary liaison between CVM and ANSC for teaching animal coordination.

• Animal Program Management
  Ensure teaching animal use complies with applicable IACUC protocols, maintaining accurate records of animal utilization across instructional activities.
  Work with horses to ensure their behavior is suitable for teaching laboratories.
  Ensure prescribed treatments for specific animals are completed.
  Support development and implementation of IACUC protocols governing production animals at VMF and the Horse Farm.
• Operations, Personnel & Research Support
  Provide technical and administrative support to faculty principal investigators on teaching and production IACUC protocols college-wide.
  Establish written research targets, develop standard operating procedures, and enforce consistent research methodology associated with the unit.
  Directly supervise farm staff and student workers at both facilities.
• Budget & College Coordination
  Manage budgets for VMF, Horse Farm, and teaching and production animal operations, including routine financial reporting.
  Serve as the primary liaison between the College of Veterinary Medicine and the Department of Animal Sciences (ANSC) for teaching animal scheduling and coordination.
• Support of the Bovine Theriogenology Service
  Support scheduling, case coordination, record management, and client communication.
  Provide both laboratory and cow-side technical support for the service.
• Other Duties as Assigned

Allergies to hay, straw or animal dander may cause discomfort based on the location within the College of Veterinary Medicine.

• Bachelor's degree
• A total of five years (5) in education, training and/or work experience in applied ruminant theriogenology.
• Demonstrated experience developing, managing, and/or implementing IACUC protocols for teaching and/or research involving horses, cattle, and/or sheep in a biomedical or similar research setting.

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Master’s Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5002 - Program Coordinator position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible. The budgeted salary range for the position is $60,000 to $65,000. Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints.

This position is not eligible for any type of sponsorship for work authorization. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on September 22, 2026.

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