Job description

Ranked as one of the best employers in the state of Nebraska, the University of Nebraska is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success and satisfaction. By joining our team, you will be given opportunities to grow as an individual and contribute to the significant impact that we make within the University of Nebraska community and Nebraska’s economy each year.

We invest in our employees:

• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• No-cost life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance for full-time employees and dependents
• Exclusive staff discounts
• Continuous improvement and innovation
• Professional development through training and education
• A diverse and inclusive workplace
• And many more!

As the Sheep Flock Manager, you will:

• Provide primary oversight for all sheep enterprise and daily animal care and management including but not limited to: animal health and well-being, animal management responsibilities, housing, nutrition, reproduction and facilitation of the US Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) mission.
• Provide planning expertise to assist scientists developing projects in the sheep research area.
• Manage DNA collection and parentage analysis for lambs born in pasture lambing flocks.
• Be responsible in the areas of breeding including keeping and culling decisions in the sheep flock.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.
Minimum Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in animal science, nutrition, or research related field plus four years of experience in sheep production requiring decision making and/or resource management. Knowledge of research principles and practices. Ability to responsibly manage cost containment and observe and anticipate problems related to production health and performance of ewes and lambs in a production system.
Preferred QualificationsExperience in a large scale sheep production facility. Knowledge of husbandry requirements for other large livestock species. Knowledge of computer database management including the skill to utilize a database as a decision making tool.

Posted Salary
$52,000 minimum
How to ApplyClick on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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