Sheep Center Manager

Responsible for managing all operations of a research and teaching sheep unit, including personnel supervision, budget oversight, animal care operations, regulatory compliance and support of research, teaching and outreach activities.

• Supervising, training, evaluating and scheduling board‑appointed and temporary employees
• Managing daily sheep unit operations and ensuring compliance with established standard operating procedures
• Developing, updating and enforcing operational protocols related to animal care, facility management and unit activities
• Managing unit budgets and expenditures and monitoring financial performance to maintain balanced budgets
• Coordinating with unit, center and departmental leadership on operational planning, resource allocation and fiscal management
• Providing management support and operational coverage for other animal units and assisting with research center activities as needed
• Two years of handling and working with large animals
• Using computerized record‑keeping systems
• Applying basic research principles
• Maintaining records and budget information
• Preparing written reports, correspondence or other business documents
• Supervising and training employees

• Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science, Agriculture or a related field at time of hire

• Ability to work non‑standard hours including early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays
• Driver’s license and ability to meet requirements for driving university vehicles

• Master’s Degree in Animal Science or a closely related field
• Experience supporting research involving sheep management, health, reproduction or nutrition
• Experience applying sanitation procedures in livestock care operations
• Knowledge of safety practices related to handling livestock, farm equipment, and vehicles
• Experience operating skid‑steer loaders and tractors
• Experience loading, towing and transporting livestock trailers

• Able to handle and restrain large animals
• Able to hand‑feed animals
• Ability to lift, carry, or otherwise move items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions

Pay Range: $71,760 annually or higher depending on experience.

Visa sponsorship is available for the position.

Full time, 1.0 FTE.

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.