Manager, Dairy Teaching Research Center
Core
Leading the research, teaching, and outreach mission of a university dairy farm, overseeing animal care, farm operations, and staff supervision.
Role type
Manager, Dairy Teaching Research Center
Builds
A functional dairy farm supporting research projects, hands-on education, and industry engagement.
Domain
Agriculture / Dairy Science / Higher Education
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Dairy farm management, animal health and care protocols, supervisory leadership, budget management, strategic planning, equipment maintenance, agricultural education, herd health management, facility operations
Preferred skills
Advanced mechanical repairs, agricultural research support, agricultural education, infrastructure construction management, CDL
Technologies
Farm machinery, milking equipment, feeding equipment, mini loader, computer systems for animal information and payroll
Responsibilities
Supervise full-time employees, student workers, and adjunct staff; oversee animal care standards and protocols; manage daily facility cleaning, feeding, and milking; coordinate research projects and teaching activities; maintain farm equipment and infrastructure; manage facility budget and strategic investments
Seniority
Manager, operational leadership