Job Information
University of Kentucky Animal Resource Coordinator in Lexington, Kentucky
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Animal Resource Coordinator |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE49546 |
| Working Title | Farm supervisor |
| Department Name | 81140:Veterinary Science |
| Work Location | Versailes, KY |
| Grade Level | 43 |
| Salary Range | $39,894-63,814/year |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | BS |
| Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies |
| Required Related Experience | 2 yrs |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | None |
| Physical Requirements | Handling horses, lifting objects up to 50 lbs, physical labor outdoors such as trimming weeds and repairs. |
| Shift | Primarily days Monday-Friday (Typically 8:00am - 5:00pm). Some nights and weekends. |
| Job Summary | The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food & Environment department of Veterinary Science seeks a self-motivated dependable individual with a passion for caring for ruminant animals for the Animal Resource Coordinator role. The department of Veterinary Science assures the health and viability of animal agriculture through teaching, discovery, research, and service. The Animal Resource Coordinator is a key member of the team. The Coordinator help to maintain a 70 acre farm in Woodford County including mowing, fence repair, maintaining equipment, and ordering supplies. Duties include feeding and maintaining a herd of 55 senior horses including monitoring health and coordinating routine care. Extensive horse handling is involved, with rotating pastures as well as assisting with University projects and veterinary care. The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment fosters a supportive workplace with professional development opportunities, including a formal mentoring program and staff development fund. For additional information on Veterinary Science please Click Here. To find out more about M-G CAFE and how the college supports the mission of this being the University of, for, and with Kentucky, Click Here. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Horse handling |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | Yes |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Farm experience. |
| Deadline to Apply | 03/26/2025 |
| Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. |
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
- Please select the option that best represents your number of full years paid, full-time, employment experience in research, project management, animal handling and/or agriculture.
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- Indeed.com
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Curriculum Vita
- Cover Letter
Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/5GEDKBFYgKPQbHXJNSppRm
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