Assistant Manager, Journagan Ranch

Work Location: Springfield Campus

Department: Darr College of Agriculture
Administration

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021011 COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE

Pay Grade:
44

Proposed Salary: $70,000/annual

Sponsorship Information

Applicants must be
currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa
sponsorship.

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?: No,
Position is available to all applicants.

Appointment Type: Full Time
Regular

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

General Function

The Assistant Manager, Journagan
Ranch supports the Manager, Journagan Ranch in the daily operation and management of the 3300-acre, 1000 head beef cattle operation that
provides education, research, and public affairs functions in association with the Darr College of Agriculture. This position assists in
ensuring the success of the Journagan Ranch as a production unit while contributing to the interdisciplinary teaching, research, and
outreach goals established by the College of Agriculture’s Leadership Team and advisors. Under the direction of the Manager, the Assistant
Manager plays a key role in livestock management, facility and land maintenance, equipment operation, staff supervision, and student
engagement. This position serves as an operational leader and may act on behalf of the Manager when delegated.

Description of
Primary Duties

This position is based on conditional funding and lasts only as long as the funding allows. Term
limited position – not to exceed one year from start date.
1. Assists the Manager, Journagan Ranch in the daily operation of the
ranch to ensure efficient, safe, and productive livestock and land management.
2. Supports cattle herd management activities, including
feeding, health care, breeding, calving, weaning, handling, and preparation for sale.
3. Assists with the maintenance, repair, and
operation of ranch facilities, equipment, fencing, water systems, and infrastructure.
4. Assists in coordinating livestock handling, data
collection, and recordkeeping in support of production, teaching, and research activities.
5. Supports pasture, forage, and land
management activities, including grazing management, hay production, and conservation practices.
6. Provides daily supervision and
guidance to ranch staff, student employees, and interns as assigned, promoting safe work practices and effective training.

7. Ensures
humane, animal care practices and assists with compliance with university policies, federal regulations, and industry standards.
8.
Represents the Ranch and University in a professional manner when interacting with visitors, industry partners, and the surrounding
community.
9. Facilitates a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of
other cultures or backgrounds.
10. Maintains technical competence through training, certifications, and professional development as
directed by the Manager.
11. Performs other duties as assigned in support of the Manager and the College of
Agriculture.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Education: A high school diploma or the
equivalent is required; a Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or related field is preferred.

Experience: At least four
years of ranch operations or livestock management is required. Preferred experience includes hands-on cattle handling, forage or pasture
management, equipment operation, personnel supervision, seedstock management, and livestock marketing and sales. Demonstrated ability to
work with the public and knowledge of customer service is required. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be
considered for substitution of experience requirements.

Skills: Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork
skills are required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is
required. Basic computer skills and willingness to learn heard management and record-keeping software are
required.

Effort: Occasionally required to lift or move equipment weighing up to 75
pounds.

Other: Work hours will include weekends and holidays. Must respond to after-hour emergency calls when
necessary. Must have or be able to obtain Beef Quality Assurance certification, Private Pesticide Applicator’s License, Artificial
Insemination certification, and a Class A Commercial Driver’s License, as required by duties. This position is based on conditional funding
and lasts only as long as the funding allows.

Link to Job Description
http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/9412.htm

Open Date:
02/04/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is based on conditional funding and lasts
only as long as the funding allows. Term limited position – not to exceed one year from start date.

The first date of
consideration is February 25, 2026, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Equal Opportunity
Statement

Non-Discrimination Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with
respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination
policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the
University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national
origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender
identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic
information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the
University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972.

This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious
organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

The University
maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against.
Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination
on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines,
should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri
65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu,
417-836-4252

Background Check Statement

Employment will require a criminal background check at University
expense.

Posting Number: 20260034FTS

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