Internal Posting?
Posting Number	SP005202P
Position Title	Animal Units Operations Manager
Division/College	College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Department	Palouse Research Center
Location	Moscow
Posting Context Statement
Position Overview	This position provides leadership in the management and direction of the animal units of the Palouse Research, Extension and Education Center (PREEC). The Animal Units Operations Manager plans, organizes, directs, and is accountable for all aspects of internal and external service, personnel, facilities, resources, and financial operations associated with the animal units. The position directly supervises the Sheep Center Manager, Beef Unit Manager, Dairy Manager, and Beef Feedlot Manager and supports the teaching, research, and extension missions of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) and the Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station (IAES). The Animal Units Operations Manager provides leadership by establishing operational goals, assessing performance through written evaluations, addressing grievances, and acting on disciplinary matters as necessary.
Unit URL	https://www.uidaho.edu/idaho-ag-experiment-station/centers/palouse

Position Qualifications

Required Experience	Four years of experience in livestock facility operations or agricultural operations management. Experience supervising personnel, managing facilities, and administering budgets. Experience with livestock husbandry (cattle and/or sheep). Experience with computerized record keeping and data management. Experience collaborating and communicating with faculty, staff, students, administrators, and external stakeholders to support operational objectives.
Required Education	Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science, Dairy Science, Agricultural Business, Agronomy, or a closely related field to the domain of this position.
Required Other	Valid driver’s license and ability to meet requirements for driving university vehicles. Ability to work nonstandard business hours, including weekends and holidays. This is an essential position that may be called upon in the event of an emergency and/or university closure.
Additional Preferred	Master’s degree in a related discipline. Experience supporting teaching, research, and extension programs. Knowledge of farm and industrial safety practices. Experience operating agricultural equipment and vehicles.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions	Ability to lift, carry, and/or otherwise move items weighing up to 50 pounds. Ability to work in livestock, agricultural, and outdoor environments under varying weather conditions.
Degree Requirement	Listed degree qualification is required at time of application

Posting Information

FLSA Status	Exempt
Employee Category	Exempt
Pay Range	$70,012.80 annually or higher depending on experience
Type of Appointment	Fiscal Year
FTE	1.0
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Funding
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.	No
Posting Date	03/16/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	Applications received by March 30, 2026, will receive first consideration. IMPORTANT: To be considered, your “Letter of Qualification” must address EACH of the minimum qualifications, including pertinent education and/or experience. In addition, to improve your ranking during the evaluation process, address as many of the Preferred Qualifications as possible. Information on a resume will not be accepted as a substitute for submitting a Letter of Qualification. If you would like to receive a full position description, please email Heather Biersner at hbiersner@uidaho.edu and request that one be sent to you.
Applicant Resources	https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement	Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement	The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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