What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equine Program Director position at Asbury University?
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Description Of The Equine Program At Asbury University
Located just a few miles south of the horse capital of the world, the Asbury University Equine Program strives for its students to become Christ centered leaders in the equine Industry. The unique location of the program allows for limitless opportunities for students to excel in their equine related education at Asbury, and to gain practical experience on the many local farms and businesses. The Equine program allows for students to pursue their interests, whether in Equine Studies, Equine Assisted Services, or Equine Science (Pre-Veterinary program)
Job Purpose
The Director of the Equine Center provides innovative leadership, effective communication, and efficient management of resources (materials, facilities, budgets, horses, and personnel).
Essential Functions
Required:
Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Vins Sutlive, Dean of Shaw School of Sciences, Asbury University vins.sutlive@asbury.edu
Interested candidates should email a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy to human.resources@asbury.edu or mail to:
Asbury University
Human Resources
1 Macklem Drive
Wilmore, KY 40390
Department: School of Science, Health & Mathematics
Job Type: Staff
Status: Exempt
Deadline: Until Filled
Description Of The Equine Program At Asbury University
Located just a few miles south of the horse capital of the world, the Asbury University Equine Program strives for its students to become Christ centered leaders in the equine Industry. The unique location of the program allows for limitless opportunities for students to excel in their equine related education at Asbury, and to gain practical experience on the many local farms and businesses. The Equine program allows for students to pursue their interests, whether in Equine Studies, Equine Assisted Services, or Equine Science (Pre-Veterinary program)
Job Purpose
The Director of the Equine Center provides innovative leadership, effective communication, and efficient management of resources (materials, facilities, budgets, horses, and personnel).
Essential Functions
- Cultivate a Christ-centered vision and management culture for the equine center.
- Provide leadership and supervision for the equine staff.
- Administrate the tasks, marketing, and budget of a fully functioning equine center.
- Build working relationships with equine industry professionals and network with other academic institutions to promote evidence-based equine management practices.
- Facilitate public relations of the equine center.
- Serve as the point of contact for mounted police units in search of police service mounts.
- Implement fiscally responsible best management practices for the equine center.
- Implement organizational best management practices that optimize workflow, communication, and internal collaborations among equine staff and faculty
- Support and implement program revisions, changes, and additions that cultivate healthy program development and growth.
- Manage the acquisition and sales of horses.
- Provide student-oriented leadership that invites open communication with Asbury Equine students and effectively manages discussed concerns and/or criticisms.
- Teach 3-6 credits per semester. Provide academic advising for students as required.
Required:
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Equine Science, or a related field
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in equine education, equine industry, and/or farm management
- Experience with budgeting, farm administration, acquisition, and sales of horses
- Terminal degree (PhD, EdD, DVM)
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in equine education, equine industry and/or farm management
Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Vins Sutlive, Dean of Shaw School of Sciences, Asbury University vins.sutlive@asbury.edu
Interested candidates should email a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy to human.resources@asbury.edu or mail to:
Asbury University
Human Resources
1 Macklem Drive
Wilmore, KY 40390
Department: School of Science, Health & Mathematics
Job Type: Staff
Status: Exempt
Deadline: Until Filled
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