Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Ryan Reuter, ryan.reuter@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$48,340 - $67,480 Salary

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

The Oklahoma State University Department of Animal and Food Sciences has distinguished programs in teaching, research, and Extension.  For more information, visit https://agriculture.okstate.edu/department-programs/afs/.

Plan and carry out daily work and record-keeping activities associated with conducting cattle research on wheat pasture and native grass pastures.  Provide daily care and management of the cattle in accordance with good husbandry practices and approved experimental procedures.  Provide day-to-day management of land and facilities to ensure functionality.  Assist in collection of experimental data.  Evaluate and provide for farm facility and equipment maintenance, repair and improvement.  Provide necessary and timely communications with project director(s), departmental and university personnel, graduate and undergraduate students, and external contractors as needed to ensure successful completion of research.  Provide supervision and scheduling of staff and undergraduate student labor to ensure a positive work environment, successful accomplishment of research objectives, and maximum work efficiencies.  

There are lots of great reasons to work at OSU, check out our benefits and eligibility at https://hr.okstate.edu/prospective-ee.html.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Animal Science or related field
  (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

• 5 years' related work experience in working with cattle

• Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

  Valid driver's license.  Reliable transportation for travel connected with official duties.  Reimbursement for official travel.

• Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

  Familiar with equipment, tools, etc., used in routine upkeep of facilities.  Familiar with handling cattle effectively.  Good communication skills and effective listening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's in Animal Science or related field

• Employer has a preference for individuals experienced in using horses and/or stock dogs to handle cattle effectively.  Employer has a preference for individuals with experience in basic mechanical skills, basic welding skills, maintenance, and repairs.