Washington State University · 14 hours ago
Assistant Manager Knott Dairy Center
Pullman, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$4,508.70/mo - $6,763.06/mo
2+ years expWashington State University is a comprehensive land-grant university with a focus on teaching, research, and extension. The Knott Dairy Assistant Manager will support the Dairy Center Manager in overseeing dairy operations, managing personnel, and ensuring optimal animal care and production.
Construction
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assist the Manager with budget planning and forecasting
Scheduling, directing, and supervising personnel resources
Overseeing facilities care for a major dairy herd and production operations, including milking, calving, breeding, nutrition and feeding, health care, forage utilization, pasture grazing schedules, and livestock sales
Ensuring that the KDC remains a safe, clean, low-stress livestock environment that supports teaching, research, extension, and optimal milk production
Coordinate resources, time, facilities, communication, and organizational needs to support multiple and simultaneous uses for teaching, research, and extension
Teach classes and facilitate research and data collection as assigned by the departmental chair
Implement the dairy’s animal care and nutrient management plans
Train new staff and student employees
Serve as an important representative of the Department of Animal Sciences and WSU to the dairy industry
Qualification
Required
Positions require a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and two (2) years of progressively responsible relevant experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis
Practical knowledge and experience with the dairy industry; knowledge of pasture management
Preferred
A Bachelors or Master's degree in Animal Sciences or related field
One (1) year of teaching experience
One (1) year of supervisory experience
Knowledge and experience with budgeting and economic forecasting
Semen handling and artificial insemination experience
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Experience
Benefits
Paid sick and vacation leave
Paid holidays
Medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
Retirement
Deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts
Company
Washington State University
Washington State University is a nationally recognized land-grant research university, founded in Pullman in 1890.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2007-05-29Acquired
Leadership Team
Anika Wottreng
Co-Founder and President of WSU German Club
Rachel Wong, Ph.D
Co-Founder of Summer Programming Camp for Middle School Students at WSU
Recent News
2025-08-21
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