Knott Dairy Operations Manager

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

November 17, 2025

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

Available Title(s):

1185-NN_ADMINPRO - Animal Care Facility Manager, 1185-YN_ADMINPRO - Animal Care Facility Manager

Business Title:

Knott Dairy Operations Manager

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

As the Dairy Farm Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the management of the Department of Animal Sciences Dairy herd (Knott Dairy Center) and the Cooperative University Dairy Students (CUDS) livestock. In this role, you will plan, schedule, and direct personnel resources and facilities for major milking cow herd and replacement heifer events (calving, breeding, milking, nutrition and feeding, health care, forage utilization, and pasture schedules, milk and livestock sales). You will coordinate resources, time and facility issues, communications and organizational issues to coordinate multiple research, extension, and class usages. Additionally, you will teach classes and advise students as assigned by the department chair. As Dairy Farm Operations Manager, you will serve as an important representative of the Department of Animal Sciences, WSU, and the dairy cattle industry.

Percentage Breakdown of Job Functions:

50% - Personnel and Budget Responsibilities;

25% - Animal Care;

15% - Research, Outreach and Instruction;

5% - Facilities Maintenance;

5% - Other.

Additional Information:

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

Monthly Salary: $5,139.00 – $7,569.55 | 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.

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, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. 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 zoology, animal science, or closely related field and three (3) years of experience in a laboratory animal care facility which has included at least one (1) year of supervisory experience. A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional work experience. Any combination of relevant education and progressively responsible animal care experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year‐for‐year basis. Certification as a Laboratory Animal Technologist may be required within one (1) year of employment.

• A minimum 1 year of supervisory experience.

• Knowledge and experience with the dairy industry.

• Knowledge and experience with budgeting.

• Must have demonstrated ability to operate heavy equipment safely.

• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards. 

Preferred Qualifications:

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

• Knowledge and experience with pasture.

• Must have the ability to obtain a commercial driver’s license if needed.

• 1 year teaching experience.

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