Job Details

Position Description:

The Department of Animal Sciences at North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND is seeking an Assistant Manager of the Beef Cattle Research Complex (BCRC). The BCRC is a state-of-the-art cattle research facility with capabilities for measuring and controlling individual feed intake of cattle housed in pens. This facility allows NDSU faculty, staff, and students to conduct beef-related activities to fulfill its land-grant mission of research, teaching, and extension. This is a split appointment position (70% assistant manager BCRC, 25% technical support for the Beef Extension Specialist, 5% support of the NCI Feed Mill). The selected assistant manager will be responsible for 1) Support of research projects at the BCRC, 2) Personnel management, 3) Assist with facility management and maintenance, 4) Technical support for the Beef Extension Specialist, and 5) Assist with feed preparation, delivery, and database management at the NCI Feed Mill. This position is considered full-time and will require some weekend hours. Benefits at NDSU include but are not limited to retirement, health plans, vacation time, and sick time. Please direct any questions related to the position to Sarah Underdahl (...@ndsu.edu), the search committee chair.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in animal science (or related field); Demonstrated experience working with beef cattle; operation of common farm equipment (e.g. skid steer, tractor, livestock trailer); Experience with data handling, spreadsheets and word processing; Valid U.S. driver's license; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in animal science (or related field); Experience with animal research and sample/data collection and analysis; Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification or the ability to obtain shortly after hire; Experience with feed mill operations.

Required Applicant Documents: Cover letter; Resume; Unofficial transcript; Phone and email information for three professional references.

NDSU OFFERS EXCELLENT BENEFITS!

Full time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

* Health Insurance coverage with 100% of the premium paid for by NDSU for Single or Family Plan

* Option of a PPO/Basic Plan or High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account

* Benefits begin the first of the month following date of hire

* Wellness benefits are included for healthy lifestyle participation

* Superb Retirement Plan

* Employer Contributions range from 7.5% - 12.26% based on position

* Basic Term Life Insurance

* Tuition Waivers for Employee (three classes per calendar year)

* Tuitions Waivers for Spouse/Partner & Dependents (eligible for 50% waiver)

* Paid Leave - including Annual leave, Sick Leave and 10 paid Holidays

* Employee Assistance Program

* Optional benefits include: Supplemental Life, Dental, Vision, Long-term care insurance, Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care) and Supplemental Retirement Plans

* More Detailed Information Here: Benefits | Human Resources | NDSU

About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

No Smoking Notice:

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Diversity Statement:

NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another. NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation. Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.

Veteran's Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-###-#### or ...@ndsu.edu.