Working Title: Hospital Manager/Registrar
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Supervisor Senior
Agency: Minnesota Zoological Garden
Job ID : 95796
Location : Apple Valley
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 07/31/2026
Closing Date : 08/20/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota Zoological Garden / Zoological Gardens-MMA
Division/Unit : Animal Care, Health, Conservation & Behavior / Animal Health
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day shift; 7:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes, up to 25% of the time
Salary Range: $31.08 - $45.01 / hourly; $64,895 - $93,980 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA
FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
This position is an assisting leadership role, partnering with the Director of Animal Health on oversight of the Animal Health team at the Minnesota Zoo in support of the Zoo's mission to connect people, animals, and the natural world to save wildlife. Provides oversite for the care of the Hospital and Quarantine Animal Collection in collaboration with appropriate Animal Care leads, supervises all aspects of daily operations, and ensures the highest quality professional care, training, and wellbeing for the collection. Obtains and manages the resources needed to support all Animal Health programs.
This position manages the Zoo animal records and related policies, validates the quality of recorded data, and ensures the legal compliance of all animal transactions. Serves as liaison to government entities and other zoological institutions, including zoological and/or aquarium accrediting bodies, regarding animal records, wildlife permitting, animal transactions, and related matters.
This position is a member of the Animal Health leadership team and collaborates with other Zoo departments. Contribute to initiatives of the CHCB team (Care, Health, Conservation and Behavior) as it relates to the Zoo's strategic priorities in animal care and education.
This position supports operations across a large campus environment and requires the employee to travel between multiple buildings and work sites located throughout the campus to perform assigned duties and respond to operational needs. The incumbent must be able to travel between campus locations in a timely and reliable manner to carry out essential job functions. When job duties require the operation of a motor vehicle to access work sites, transport equipment, or respond to service needs, the employee must be able to safely operate a vehicle and possess a valid and unrestricted driver's license. This position may also need to travel offsite to support professional development and zoo projects.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Exercise supervisory authority while assisting the Director of Animal Health in developing, directing, and managing Animal Health personnel so that required staffing resources are available and strategically invested and department policies are developed and implemented
Serve as Hospital Manager for Animal Health so that effective and efficient organization is maintained.
Provide Registrar support for the Zoo, including maintaining the computer-based Animal Management Record system ZIMS Species360 for the entry and preservation of animal information with immediate access by Care, Health, Conservation, and Behavior (CHCB), and act as the primary Administrator responsible as the Minnesota Zoo contact with Species 360.
Provide program, assistance and management so that required staffing resources are available and strategically invested in hospital operations to ensure support of the Minnesota Zoo's mission and strategic priorities.
Oversee all local, state, national and global licenses, permits and legal agreements relating to animal transactions at the Minnesota Zoo including import, export, licensing, capture, transport, educational exhibition, captive breeding and injurious wildlife permits. so that local, state, federal and international laws, policies and guidelines are followed.
Administer and provide oversight into all animal transactions involving the Zoo's animal and conservation collections, ensuring that acquisitions and dispositions follow established guidelines. Keep accurate records of animal transactions in progress and completed. Ensure that financial transactions regarding animal acquisitions/dispositions are completed.
Administer annual loan agreement between the Minnesota Zoo, other institutions and individuals so that legal documentation exists spelling out the terms of the transactions.
Participate in the Minnesota Zoo's Animal Management Committee meetings to advise on legal requirements regarding animal acquisitions and dispositions.
Minimum Qualifications
The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position. Only applicants whose application materials clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for the position. To ensure accurate evaluation, your resume must clearly describe your experience in the required areas. For each job, include whether it was full-time, part-time, or intermittent/on-call; how many hours per week you worked; and the month and year you started and ended.
Two (2) years of experience performing analysis, exercising judgment, and relying on specialized knowledge in a related field such as biology, zoology, animal science, or animal behavior.
A bachelor's degree in Biology, zoology, animal science, animal behavior or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute for one (1) year of experience. Associate's degree may substitute for six months of experience.
Demonstrated emotional intelligence through effective communication, sound judgment, and respectful interactions with employees, peers, and stakeholders.
Experience serving as a supervisor, team lead, lead worker, or project lead that included directing or coordinating the work of others, establishing expectations, providing guidance and feedback, and supporting staff in achieving work objectives.
Valid current driver's license
Experience training and supporting staff by providing guidance on records management, data entry standards, and established procedures while ensuring accuracy and consistency.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, adapt to changing priorities, and identify opportunities to improve processes and operations.
Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and work independently, developing proficiency in assigned procedures, integrating new information effectively, and completing tasks with limited supervision.
Preferred Qualifications
College degree in biology, records management or another related field or equivalent experience
Three (3) or more years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Competent experience with records management, database management or administration, informatics or information technology
Completion of the AZA Institutional Records Keeping (IRK) course, Zoological Registrars Association (ZRA) Training Certificate Program, Certified Records Analyst (CRA) or Certified Records Manager (CRM), and/or certifications in records or museum management
Experience organizing and prioritizing multiple responsibilities, adapting work plans in response to changing operational needs, and identifying or implementing improvements to processes or operations.
Completion of a leadership development program, such as the State of Minnesota Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI), Senior Leadership Institute (SLI) or a comparable program.
Physical Requirements
Current rabies vaccination and negative TB or ability to become Rabies vaccinated and complete a negative TB test within the probationary period and complete ongoing Rabies titer testing. The MN Zoo will cover the cost of your vaccines if you schedule your appointment through our occupational health clinic, upon hire.
Ability to work all days of the week and all shifts, as needed
Ability to constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
Ability to frequently bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, reach upward, twist and have good lateral movement
Ability to perform large amount of walking including up and down stairs
Ability to perform tasks requiring heavy use of arms, wrists, and exertion of upper body, arms and hands to perform duties
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions year-round, sometimes on uneven terrain
Ability to work with potentially dangerous exotic and domestic animals
Ability to provide care for the animal collection under all weather conditions
Ability to work with animals with potential zoonotic diseases
Additional Requirements
Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
It is policy of the Minnesota Zoo that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:
Conflict of Interest Review
Criminal History Check including fingerprinting
Education Verification
Employment Reference / Records Check
License / Certification Verification
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
