Assistant Manager Knott Dairy Center
Assistant Manager Knott Dairy Center
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Job Description
Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
July 8 2025If a date is not listed above review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
1163-NNADMINPRO - Assistant Manager 1163-YNADMINPRO - Assistant ManagerBusiness Title:
Assistant Manager Knott Dairy CenterEmployee Type:
Admin. ProfessionalPosition Details:
The Opportunity:
The Knott Dairy Assistant Manager reports to assists and supports the Knott Dairy Center (KDC) Manager. In this role the incumbent must be able to fill-in and perform duties of Manager during their absence. Responsibilities include assisting the Manager with budget planning and forecasting scheduling and directing personnel resources and facilities care for major dairy herd and production (milking calving breeding nutrition and feeding health care forage utilization and pasture grazing schedules livestock sales) to meet the milk supply needs of the Washington State University (WSU) Creamery. In association with the Manager and other staff the Assistant manager is responsible for ensuring that the KDC is a safe clean low-stress livestock environment suitable for teaching research extension and optimal milk production. In concert with the manager this position coordinates resources time and facility issues communication and organizational issues to coordinate multiple and simultaneous use for teaching research and extension. The assistant manager may teach classes and may facilitate research and data collection as assigned by the departmental chair. The Assistant Manager is a critical participant in the implementation of the dairys animal care and nutrient management plans as well as training of new staff and student employees. The Assistant Manager is an important representative of the Department of Animal Sciences and WSU to the dairy industry.
Percentage Breakdown of Job Functions:
35% - Animal Care Management and Records Care
15% - Personnel and Scheduling Support;
15% - Budgeting and Administrative Support;
13% - Research Outreach Instruction and Special Projects;
12% - Facilities Maintenance;
5% - Safety;
5% - Other Duties as Assigned.
Additional Information:
This is a full-time (100% FTE) Permanent position. This position is overtime eligible
Monthly Salary:
$4508.70 - $5635.87 Zone 1 Grade 5
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidates current experience education skills and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information please review WSUs Administrative Professional Compensation Structure.
Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes 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. For additional information please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.
Required Qualifications:
Positions require a Bachelors 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; knowledge and experience with budgeting and economic forecasting.
A Bachelors degree in Animal Sciences or closely related field.
A minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree in Animal Sciences or related field.
One year of teaching experience
About THE DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SCIENCES - :
The Department of Animal Sciences at WSU offers the only four-year Animal Sciences degree in the state of Washington. Research in Animal Sciences is focused on mission-oriented and fundamental research in the areas of sustainable resources for society and sustaining and improving animal and human health. These research foci include environmental sustainability genomics and genetics muscle biology nutrition reproductive biology and physiology. Research is conducted in new state of the art research facilities that facilitate undergraduate and graduate student research projects. Undergraduate and graduate students are the heart of our department and we are committed to preparing them for success in diverse career paths including veterinary school agricultural industries or academic positions in the Animal Sciences fields.
About THE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL HUMAN AND NATURAL RESOURCE SCIENCES - :
The College of Agricultural Human and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) at Washington State University is an expansive and diverse college that includes 13 academic units three extension program units four research and extension centers distributed across the state 13 subject matter centers and one tribal and 39 county extension offices. CAHNRS fosters disciplines that serve at the interface of scientific discovery and its application to the advancement of society and improvement of the human experience. Our mission is to provide global leadership in discovering accessing and disseminating knowledge that contributes to producing a safe abundant food and fiber supply; promotes the well-being of individuals families and communities; enhances sustainability of agricultural and economic systems; and promotes stewardship of natural resources and ecological systems. CAHNRS personnel embrace the opportunity to fulfill the universitys land-grant mission by making groundbreaking research discoveries by utilizing innovative approaches to teaching and learning and by delivering relevant progressive extension programs that synergistically generate outcomes that enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Washington State as well as for people around the globe.
About WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY - and in 1890 Washington State University is a comprehensive land-grant university with teaching research and extension missions and one of two research universities in Washington State. WSU is organized into 11 academic colleges the Honors College and the Graduate School. It has an enrollment of more than 31000 undergraduate and graduate students on 5 campuses (Pullman Spokane Tri-Cities Vancouver and Everett) with approximately 21000 students located on the main campus in Pullman WA. WSU ranks among the top 60 public research universities and is a Carnegie I Doctoral/Research Extensive University. WSU strongly values diversity among its faculty staff and students and seeks to ensure a welcoming community for all.
About life on the Palouse - :
Pullman offers a friendly small-town atmosphere with a high quality of life and connected community. Located 80 miles south of metropolitan Spokane Pullman is also a quick drive away from the scenic Idaho panhandle and Moscow Mountain. The rolling hills of the Palouse offer a wide range of outdoor activities and a true four-season climate. The area provides many opportunities to enjoy the cultural and academic hub of both Washington State University and the University of Idaho in the neighboring town of Moscow Idaho. Additionally Pullman has an excellent public school system and was recently ranked by Bloomberg Business as the best small town in Washington to raise children.
Area/College: College of Agricultural Human and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)
Department Name: Animal Sciences
Location:Pullman WA 99164
Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter
External candidates upload all documents in the Application Document section of your application. Current WSU Employees (internal candidates) before starting your Workday application please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates upload all documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application.
Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible.
Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 engages in law enforcement requires security clearance interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity has access to personal identifying and/or financial information unsupervised access to university buildings/property or other business-related need.A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Time Type:
Full timePosition Term:
12 MonthWashington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply including members of the military and veterans and persons with disabilities.
WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services programs activities education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process contact Human Resource Services: (v) Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-; TDD Callers: 1- (f) or .
Notice of Non-Discrimination
In matters of admission employment housing or services or in the educational programs or activities it operates WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex race color national or ethnic origin physical disability mental disability sensory disability use of a trained service animal age religion creed genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender identity protected veteran status honorably discharged veteran member of the military or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law regulation or government contract.
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More information resources and contact information are available here: Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
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