Director of Artificial Insemination and Manager of the Darlington Applied Research Center

Full-time position(s)

Redlands Community College is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Director of Artificial Insemination and Manager of the Darlington Applied Research Center position.  This is a full-time, 12-month, professional staff position.  The salary range is $55,000.00 to $65,000.00 per year with excellent benefits.  The Director is responsible for overall day-to-day operations and maintenance of the Darlington Applied Research Center and Darlington Campus.  This position reports to the Executive Vice President. Duties and Responsibilities include:  Day-to-day operations of the Darlington Applied Research Center including maintaining the aesthetic appeal of our Darlington Campus location through landscaping and beautification efforts. The maintenance includes, but is not limited to, weed control, fertilizing, mowing, cleanup of debris, trimming hedges/shrubs, trimming around sidewalks and buildings, etc. The Director must be able to operate equipment such as tractors, push and riding mowers, chemical sprayers, string trimmers, chainsaws, hand tools, etc. as the position is responsible for removal of unwanted or unhealthy plants, shrubs, and trees. The Director will also maintain animal shelters, fences, and gates. This position maintains the Redlands Community College goat herd by practicing good husbandry, herd health, nutrition, and breeding. The Director will supervise part-time employees, including student workers.  In addition, the Director will manage the Artificial Insemination and Embryo Transfer (AI/ET) laboratory, ensure lab safety requirements are maintained in and around the AI/ET lab, market to and provide AI/ET services to producers while maintaining strict written protocols, and appropriate contracts and appropriate pricing for services. Some additional responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, helping recruit students for the Redlands Community College agriculture program, maintain good public relations with area 4-H and FFA programs and maintain a safe environment for students, visitors, and animals. Qualifications include: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university with a major in Agriculture; a minimum of 2 years of experience in animal husbandry including artificial insemination and/or embryo transfer; experience in laboratory safety and use of live animals in research activities and in instruction; must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and should not be allergic to animals or animal dander; ability to work with students and producers from diverse backgrounds and life situations, providing the highest level of service to all; and possess well developed written and oral communication skills. To apply: Interested applicants are required to apply on-line and submit a cover letter, resume, copies of college transcripts and/or certifications, and three references with names, addresses and phone numbers. Click here to access the on-line application and upload documentation. Position is open until filled.  

 

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