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CAFE Director of Operations and Finance

University of Idaho • Moscow, ID • 1w ago

This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2393191

rCAFE Director of Operations and Finance

rPosting Number: SP004910P

rDivision/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences

rDepartment: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences

rLocation: Off Campus Location - Rupert, Idaho

rPosting Context Statement:

U of I is proud to address problems of global importance through the Idaho Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment. The 2,000-cow dairy brings together animal and agronomic agriculture in a research environment representative of Idahos 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.

rrPosition Overview:

The CAFE Director of Operations and Finance 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 dairys 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

rrRequired Experience:

Five years managing a dairy of comparable or larger size (one

thousand head or larger)

Experience managing crop production and dairy byproduct application

Experience in a management position overseeing staff

Experience operating heavy machinery

rrRequired Education:

None

rrRequired Other:

Ability to respond to emergency calls outside business hours,

including evenings and weekends

Possess a valid drivers license and be able to meet policy

requirements for driving university-owned vehicles

Ability to travel

rrAdditional Preferred:

Bachelors Degree in dairy science or agricultural background

Understanding of basic research principles and design

Experience hedging commodities to manage risk

Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

rrPhysical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Ability to lift, carry or otherwise move up to 80 pounds

Ability to work in inclement weather

rrDegree Requirement:

rN/A: No degree requirement

rrFLSA Status: Exempt

rEmployee Category: Exempt

rPay Range: \$100,006.40 or higher depending on experience

rType of Appointment: \ofAppointment

rFTE:

1.0

rFull Time/Part Time: Full Time

rFunding:

rA visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: Uncertain

rPosting Date: 06/17/2025

rClosing Date:

rOpen Until Filled: Yes

rSpecial Instructions to Applicants:

Applications received by July 1, 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.

rApplicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources{target="_blank"}

rBackground Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

rTo apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/48522

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity emp

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