Beef Program Administrator
WHO WE ARE
Based in Plain City, Ohio, Select Sires Inc. is committed to enhancing the productivity and profitability of dairy and beef producers. Highly fertile semen and genetic consultation are provided by three farmer-owned and -controlled cooperatives domestically, while World Wide Sires, Ltd. delivers international service. As the industry leader, Select Sires Inc. supplies farmers and ranchers with the world's best genetics, services and programs.
SELECT SIRES, INC MISSION
With the highest integrity, maximize the productivity, profitability, and sustainability of livestock producers who feed the world.
SELECT SIRES, INC. CORE VALUES
Integrity | Dedication | Respect | Innovation
Select Sires, Inc. seeks a candidate to join our team as a Beef Program Administrator. This hourly, non-exempt position is at our Plain City, OH facility. It reports to the Vice President of Beef Programs.
Specific duties and responsibilities of a Beef Program Administrator include, but are not limited to,
- Serve as a positive representation of the Select Sires, Inc. Mission and Core Values.
- Manage beef contracts, acquisitions, and dismissals, including initiation, tracking, and entry of bulls.
- Coordinate and manage all DNA testing and breed association registrations required by Select Sires and international markets to ensure timely marketing of new and existing bulls.
- Maintain beef bull e-file, including contracts, payments, and marketing information.
- Capture beef bull performance data and maintain a database. Obtain breeder permission to access data on breed association websites.
- Occasional coordination of live bull export coordination
- Accurately submit invoices.
- Paying bills and invoices for the BART sire development program.
- Provide data management support for the BART program.
- Submitting collection requests for beef bulls on collection to ensure optimal product inventory.
- Perform data downloads from breed associations to support Beef Marketing activities when requested.
- Manage and maintain the beef website to ensure completeness and accuracy – adding new bulls, updating beef bull data and content, acting as the administrator, and working with Beef on the dairy team to update relevant content.
- Billing for Beef Department-related activities such as sire catalogs.
- Work with beef team members to create, design, and update PowerPoint slides for team presentations, training, and promotional purposes.
- Proof marketing materials.
- Pull weekly and monthly breed association EPDs to upload to the website and distribute as needed.
- Serve as the first point of contact for requests by customers and federation members.
- Provide other administrative support to the beef department on an as-needed basis.
- Assist with scheduling meetings.
- Assist with beef orientation.
The Beef Program Administrator's work schedule is 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM EST Monday through Friday. Work schedules and duties are subject to change to meet departmental needs.
SELECT SIRES, INC. COMMITMENT TO EMPLOYEE GROWTH AND SUCCESS
Select Sires is a team-oriented atmosphere, encouraging employees to take greater responsibility for their careers to grow personally and professionally.
- Select Sires offers employees competitive compensation packages that include flexible benefits,
- Professional development through mentoring and internal and external training,
- Advancement opportunities through career planning,
- A culture instilled by a commitment to excellence, a passion for customer success, and high ethical standards,
- A focus that includes work/life balance,
- Community-oriented mindset as a major contributor to local organizations and events
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES OF A BEEF PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR:
- Self-starter, capable of prioritizing a wide variety of tasks
- Excellent database skills, Skilled in Microsoft® Office Programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Detail oriented, organized, and able to plan and meet deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness to perform a variety of tasks
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE OF A BEEF PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR:
- Obtained bachelor’s degree with preference for agricultural background/experience
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE OF A BEEF PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR:
- A minimum of 2-5 years’ of relevant work experience
DISCLAIMER
The job description is not intended to cover or describe all tasks, duties, and responsibilities the employee may be required to be asked to perform. Select Sires retains the right to change or add new tasks, duties, and responsibilities to the employee at any time, with or without notice.
WORK AUTHORIZATION
Evidence of work authorization upon employment is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Completion of USCIS form I-9 will be required to verify employment eligibility within three business days of the first day of employment.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT
Select Sires, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Select Sires, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Select Sires, Inc. expressly prohibits workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Select Sires, Inc.'s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including termination.
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