BEEF UNIT-STUDENT ASSISTANT
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Job no: 558103
Work type: Student Assistant
Location: Chico
Categories: Administrative, Temporary, Part Time, Unit 15 - CSUEU - Student Assistants
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:
Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with bilingual and/or diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.
| Position Title: |
Beef Unit Student Assistant
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| College/Unit/Division: |
College of Agriculture |
| Department/School: |
Beef Unit-University Farm |
| Application Deadline: |
05/21/26
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| Seasonal Role Working Dates: |
2026 Summer and Fall Semester
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| Student Employee Classification Level: |
Student Employee II - $17.15
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| Position Available for the Following Funding Types: |
Both – Federal Work Study and Non-Work Study
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| Location Type: |
On-site |
| Role Description: |
Description of Duties:
The Beef unit is a purebred/seedstock herd consisting of registered Hereford and Angus cows. There is also a small feedlot on site that is used to feed and finish cattle that will go the Chico State Meats Lab for processing. The candidate will work directly under the supervision of the General Manager, the student herdsman and will be expected to perform a variety of tasks independently.
Minimum Qualifications:
The ideal candidate needs to be punctual, accountable, and work independently as well as with a team. Must be willing to learn. The candidate must have a strong work ethic, attention to detail and safety, and understand that many tasks will occasionally be conducted in cold and hot environments. In addition, the candidate and understand that work will be required on weekends and sometimes holidays throughout the year. Basic knowledge of cattle handling and animal husbandry is required. Must be considered a full-time student at California State University, Chico.
*Preference will be given to applicants that have completed ANSC 199 and/or experience in the cattle industry*
Responsibilities:
- Distribute feed rations daily
- Identify sick cattle and treat properly
- Assist in vaccination programs
- Maintain and construct old and new fence
- Safely operate equipment used for feeding and maintenance
- Make decisions independently, communicate with team well
- Maintain records on all health treatments, pasture activity, etc.
- Maintain high standards in animal welfare
- Carry out night checks and processing new calves during calving season
- Assist in heat synch protocols, heat checking and A.I. during breeding season
- Attend weekly meeting to plan upcoming activities
- Assist in marketing of bulls for private treaty and consignment sales
- Must have the ability to lift and carry 50 pounds
- Must be able to work in unfavorable weather conditions (heat, cold, etc.)
Exceptions to the minimum eligibility qualifications may be granted at the sole discretion of the University.
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| Applicants Must Provide: |
- Resume (required)
- (Class schedule / availability) - optional
- (Work study / financial aid award) - optional
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| Job-related questions should be directed to: |
- Travis Heffner
- 530-898-6026
- theffner1@csuchico.edu
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Additional Information:
All work must be performed within the State of California.
Compliance training completion (approx. 4 hours of work time) is required of this position within the first 30 days of work.
The person holding this position is not considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
A background check (including a criminal records check) is not required for this position.
For disability-related accommodations, please call the ADA Coordinator at (530) 898-5959.
All positions are contingent on funding.
Chico State is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status and only employ individuals authorized to work in the U.S.
CSU, Chico's Annual Security Report includes summaries of institutional policy relating to campus safety, drug and alcohol use, sexual assault, and other matters. The report is published in compliance with the Clery Act and includes three years of certain crime statistics that occurred in Clery Act defined geography. A paper copy of the report may be requested in person at CSU, Chico Police Department or by calling 530-898-5555. It is also available on the web at Annual Security & Fire Safety Report.
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