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Posted:
January 14, 2021
Location:
Blacksburg, Virginia
Salary:
40,000
Type:
Full Time - Experienced
Category:
Academic
Required Education:
4 Year Degree

The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic management team at the Virginia Tech Dairy, supervised by the unit manager.

  • Manage maternity area
  • Manage all aspects of animal care and feeding from birth to first calving
  • Work with faculty and staff to support heifer-related research and teaching needs
  • Develop, monitor, and act upon Key Performance Indicators for heifers
  • Supervise hourly employees and monitor SOP adherence
  • Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills that provide effective leadership and oversight to students, interns and other farm employees
  • Work closely with the College of Veterinary Medicine to maintain heifer health and biosecurity
  • Manage data entry & backup for heifers
  • Supervise heifer facility cleaning & maintenance
  • Create and maintain a safe work environment
  • Provide service to the university in collegial matters and serve as a liaison to the state dairy industry
  • Assist with pasture management

REQUIRED:

  • B.S. or M.S. degree in Dairy Science or equivalent area. The individual must be highly motivated, committed to excellence, professional and extremely well-organized with a strict attention to detail. Weekend duties are shared with the management team.

PREFERRED:      

  • Experience managing a commercial dairy
  • Specific experience managing dairy heifers

Internal Number: 514918
About Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity, and, in that spirit, seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, and people with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should notify K. Daniels by the application deadline. Virginia Telecommunications Relay Service number: 1-800-828-1120.
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