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Job Title:Equine Facility Manager
About Murray State:Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.
About Murray State Benefits:Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.
Equal Opportunity Employment/Diversity Information:Murray State embraces diversity in the workplace and values attracting, developing and maintaining a diverse, high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. The University endeavors to create and promote a culturally diverse community to be accepting of and sensitive to diversity in its many varied forms. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State University is an equal education and employment opportunity, M/F/D, AA employer.
Type of Employment:Regular Full-Time
Work Location:Murray, KY
Employment Term:12 Months
Position Type:Staff - Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Department:Animal and Equine Science
Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities:Management of the Hutson School of Agriculture Rudolph Equine Educational Center, including approximately 50 university-owned horses and student boarding operation.
- Coordinate and provide daily care of the horse herd.
- Provide first aid and maintain a preventative horse health management program.
- Maintain essential herd health records.
- Supervise student labor.
- Maintain essential records and information for students, employees, and boarders.
- Provide leadership for ongoing facility maintenance.
- Support equine faculty by providing sound, serviceable horses for classes and practices.
- Monitor and restrict the use of individual horses as required for equine welfare.
- Provide assistance with equine handling and training as requested.
- Assist with teaching classes and laboratories.
- Directly supervise the student boarding barn to ensure that horses and facilities are properly cared for.
- Management of the equine breeding program.
- Bachelor’s degree in Animal or Equine Science, Agriculture, or related field.
- Minimum of two years management experience with large animals. Additional college education may be exchanged year-for-year to meet qualifications.
- Knowledge and commitment to rotational grazing system.
- Demonstrated ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills.
- Commitment to, and support of, diversity and working with a diverse population.
- Quality time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Must hold a driver’s license.
- Must be available by phone at all times to assist in emergency situations at the Equine Facility.
- Ability to function in working conditions commensurate with working in a farm/animal setting.
- Ability to function in working conditions commensurate with working in a farm/animal setting.
- Supervise student labor; workers (4-6) and classes/teams (varied)
02/09/2024
Closing Date:02/23/2024
Open Until Filled:No
Hourly Rate:$17.88
Work Hours:- Must be able to work evenings, holidays, and weekends, as needed.
- Must be able to physically lift up to 50 pounds.
