Campus Farm Program Coordinator

Job Description Summary This is a 12‑month staff position overseeing the Campus Farm. The Program Coordinator manages animals, facilities, equipment, animal care, laboratory instruction, and farm operations. Responsibilities Overall management of animals, facilities, and equipment on the campus farm. Provide high‑quality animal care and ensure animals are available for teaching and research. Assist with laboratory instruction and coordinate instructional schedules. Supervise the Assistant Coordinator, staff, and student farm labor. Maintain communication and working relationships with other UMCP farm facilities, locations, managers, AGNR faculty and staff. Handle routine repair and maintenance of facilities, farm equipment, and vehicles. Maintain accurate animal health records and SOPs per IACUC teaching and use protocols. Plan, organize, coordinate, and evaluate daily operations supporting teaching, research, and outreach. Exercise independent judgement in resource allocation and resolving operational issues. Recruit, onboard, train, coach, evaluate performance of staff and student employees. Ensure compliance with university policies, IACUC protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements. Facilitate the instruction of courses and animal laboratory sections. Serve as primary liaison with faculty, researchers, students, university farm managers, and external visitors. Monitor operational supply needs, recommend purchases, and coordinate resource utilization. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. One year of agricultural, animal handling, animal feeding, and general animal care experience. Knowledge of animal handling, feeding, and general care, and farm equipment. Skill in oral and written communication. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products. Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws. Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service and sensitivity to a culturally and ethnically diverse community. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in animal sciences. Previous supervisory experience. Physical Demands Can lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, work outdoors often under varying weather conditions, and be exposed to allergens such as animal dander, dust, mold, and grass. Equal Opportunity Statement The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy. Title IX Notice All applicants and employees are assured that the University is committed to Title IX standards and non‑discrimination policies. #J-18808-Ljbffr UM01 University of Maryland College Park (UMCP)