Beef Operations Assistant Manager

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

March 8, 2026

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

1163-NN_ADMINPRO - Assistant Manager, 1163-YN_ADMINPRO - Assistant Manager

Business Title:

Beef Operations Assistant Manager

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

As the Assistant Manager, you report to the Beef Operations Manager and are expected to serve as Manager in the absence of the Manager. You have sole responsibility for specific program operations, including animal nutrition, leading and developing educational programs, and developing and implementing safety programs. You are responsible for planning, timing, and directing personnel resources and facilities for major beef herd and feedlot events such as calving, breeding, nutrition and feeding, health care, forage utilization, pasture grazing schedules, and livestock sales, as well as meeting the needs of the WSU Meats Laboratory, WSU Premium Beef, and WSU Premium Wagyu Beef programs. In collaboration with the Manager, you coordinate resources, time, facilities, communication, and organizational needs to support the simultaneous use of facilities for research, extension, and instructional activities. You teach classes as assigned by the departmental chair and play a critical role in implementing the Beef Center and Cattle Feeding Lab animal care and nutrient management plans. You also serve as an important representative of the Department of Animal Sciences and Washington State University to the beef industry. This position typically works Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with the flexibility to work weekends as needed to support animal care, teaching, research, and extension activities.

Percentage Breakdown of Job Functions:

40% – Animal Care

20% – Research, Outreach, Instruction, and Special Projects

15% – Personnel Supervision

10% – Budget Responsibilities

10% – Facilities Maintenance

5% – Other Duties

Additional Information:

This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position. Overtime eligibility will be determined based on final salary placement. 

Monthly Salary: $4,508.70 - $6,763.06 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications

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 candidate’s 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 WSU’s 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 Bachelor’s 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 beef industry; experience in beef cattle management, and knowledge of pasture management;

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Animal Sciences or related field.

• Experience in teaching or outreach.

• A minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience.

• Minimum of 1 year teaching experience.

• Knowledge and experience with budgeting and economic forecasting.