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General Manager for CAFE Research Dairy

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 2 Jun 2026

💰 $105,000/yr

About the role

Position Information

Internal Posting? Posting Number SP004910P Position Title General Manager for CAFE Research Dairy Division/College College of Agricultural & Life Sciences Department CALS Dean Administration Location Off Campus Location - 1350 N 100 W, Rupert, ID 83350 Posting Context Statement

U of I is proud to address problems of global importance through the Idaho Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (CAFE). The 2,000-cow dairy brings together animal and agronomic agriculture in a research environment representative of Idaho’s dairy and allied industries to solve complex issues around environmental sustainability. This role will lead the finance and operating decisions for the dairy and ensure sound operating practices.

Position Overview

The General Manager for CAFE Research Dairy oversees total dairy operations including: cows, feed, employees and equipment. It is also the responsibility of the position to monitor the daily activities to ensure quality at all levels.

Duties may include:

Oversee and manage all daily operations of a growing dairy, including herd health, reproduction, milking, staffing and facility management
Ensure high standards of animal welfare, operational efficiency, biosecurity and regulatory compliance
Lead and support a team of dairy staff through effective hiring, scheduling, training and performance oversight
Manage feed inventories and procurement and make strategic decisions to support production and animal nutrition
Direct and manage the dairy’s financial and operational strategy, including managing budgets and feed procurement, performance tracking, benchmarking against industry standards and ensuring efficient growth, planning and compliance with administrative requirements
Manage advisory boards and committees and internal and external communications for Idaho CAFE
Review and improve operating efficiencies by tracking operating policies, metrics, processes, procedures, organizational controls and systems
Other duties as assigned

Unit URL

https://www.uidaho.edu/cals

Position Qualifications

Required Experience

Three years of dairy operations supervisory experience
Experience managing crop production and dairy byproduct application
Experience operating heavy machinery

Required Education

None

Required Other

Ability to respond to emergency calls outside business hours, including evenings and weekends
Possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles
Ability to travel

Additional Preferred

Bachelor’s Degree in dairy science or agricultural background
Five years managing a dairy of comparable or larger size (one thousand head or larger)
Understanding of basic research principles and design
Experience hedging commodities to manage risk
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Ability to lift, carry or otherwise move up to 80 pounds
Ability to work in inclement weather

Degree Requirement N/A: No degree requirement

Posting Information

FLSA Status Exempt Employee Category Exempt Pay Range $105,000 annually or higher depending on experience Type of Appointment Fiscal Year FTE

1.0

Full Time/Part Time Full Time Funding A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No Posting Date 06/17/2025 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications received by September 10, 2025, will receive first consideration.

IMPORTANT: To be considered, your “Letter of Qualification” must address EACH of the minimum qualifications, including pertinent education and/or experience. In addition, to improve your ranking during the evaluation process, address as many of the Preferred Qualifications as possible. Information on a resume WILL NOT be accepted as a substitute for submitting a Letter of Qualification.

If you would like to receive a full position description, please email Heather Biersner at hbiersner@uidaho.edu and request that one be sent to you.

Applicant Resources https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applica