POSITION IDENTIFICATION
TITLE Manager, Journagan Ranch
CLASSIFICATION NUMBER 9410
GRADE 45
CLASSIFICATION Exempt
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR Dean, College of Agriculture
MAJOR ADMINISTRATOR Provost
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Manager, Journagan Ranch is directly responsible for the successful management and daily operation of the 3300 acre, 1000 beef cattle operation which provides education, research, and public affairs functions in association with the Darr College of Agriculture.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A high school diploma or the equivalent is required; a Bachelor’s degree in agriculture is preferred.
Experience: With a high school diploma or the equivalent, at least ten years of ranch management experience is required. With a Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, at least three years of responsible managerial experience is required, which includes direct responsibility for budget, personnel, facility and equipment. Managerial experience of working with the public is preferred.
Skills: Strong management, supervisory, and communications skills are required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required. Computer literacy is preferred.
Effort: Occasionally required to lift or move exercise equipment weighing up to 75 pounds.
Other: Work hours may include weekends and holidays. Must respond to after-hour emergency calls when necessary.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Responsible for the success of the Journagan Ranch as a production unit while meeting the teaching, research, and outreach goals for the Ranch as established by the College of Agriculture’s Leadership Team and advisors.
2. Responsible for the management of the Journagan cattle herds by overseeing the nutrition, health care, breeding, and sale of cattle.
3. Coordinates the purchasing and maintenance of all Ranch facilities and equipment.
4. Exercises responsibility for managing Ranch budgets to support operations.
5. Maintains the 3300 acres of land, forages, and timber resources by applying land and resource management principles.
6. Ensures the humane, responsible, and scientifically or instructionally sound use of animals, ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
7. Promotes a positive image of the University by fostering good relationships with the surrounding community.
8. Facilitates a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
9. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as required by the supervisor.
10. Supports the College of Agriculture by performing all other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION
The Manager, Journagan Ranch is supervised by the Dean, College of Agriculture and supervises full- and part-time and student employees.
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
REVISED JANUARY 2017
