What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director - Dairy Records Processing position at NC State University?
Special Instructions
Applicant required documents : Cover Letter, CV / Resume, Contact Information for Professional References.
Increase your chances of reaching the interview stage by reading the complete job description and applying promptly.
Posting Information
Posting Number : PG193819EP
Working Title : Director - Dairy Records Processing
Anticipated Hiring Range : Commensurate with Experience
Work Schedule : Monday - Friday / 40 hours / week
Department : Dairy Records Processing
About the Department
Dairy Records Management System ( DRMS ), based in the Department of Animal Science at North Carolina State University, is recruiting an exceptional leader to be the next Director. The Director will report to the Head of the Department of Animal Science and will collaborate closely with the DRMS Advisory Board and the Chair of the Department of Animal Science at Iowa State University.
DRMS provides cow and herd management information plus software to dairy farmers located in 44 states and Puerto Rico. These dairy farmers are members of Dairy Herd Improvement Associations (DHIAs). DRMS aggregates and edits data keyed into its software by dairy farmers and DHIA field technicians at any of 8,000 dairy farms. Its software merges on-farm data with results of lab analyses for milk samples collected from each cow and produces management information for herd management. DRMS develops software that is used for many functions, including data collection, lab management, data integration, record computation, report generation, print center management, data backup, and business management for DHIAs. The software operates on web, desktop, and mobile platforms. Additionally, DRMS software interfaces with various technologies that collect on-animal sensor outputs.
The Director is the strategic leader for DRMS and provides visionary leadership to a complex scientific and business enterprise. The successful candidate will lead strategic, staffing, business, software development, and customer service functions, and the process of ongoing planning and implementing the DRMS programs and organizational structure. This critical and highly visible role involves cultivating relationships with the DHIAs, producers, academic and public spheres and will be the public representative for DRMS.
Leadership Duties
- Lead DRMS including implementing operational policy and best practices.
- Identify and lead external collaborations with private, academic, government and non-profit organizations.
- Lead and support DRMS information technology staff.
- Ensure consistent and continued strong support for current products and services.
- Direct the planning, developing, revising, coordinating, and monitoring of the annual operational and capital budgets.
- Represent DRMS at producer and scientific events.
- Monitor regulations and communicate guidelines to key stakeholders.
- Foster an environment that is welcoming of all groups.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience :
Other Required Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :
Required License(s) or Certification(s) :
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions
Job Open Date : 11 / 22 / 2024
Position Type : EHRA Non-Faculty
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) : 1.0
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.
J-18808-Ljbffr
