Director of Beef Center of Excellence BS4981Job no: 494508
Work type: Staff Full-time
Location: Stillwater
Categories: Executive/Administrative/Managerial
CampusOSU-Stillwater
Contact Name & EmailJane Carpenter,
[email protected]Work ScheduleMonday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.
Appointment LengthRegular Continuous/Until Further Notice
Hiring RangeCommensurate with education and experience
Special Instructions to ApplicantsFor full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.
Primary ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Strategic Direction
- Work with the Beef Center of Excellence advisory board, administration, faculty, and staff to develop overall vision and strategic planning for the Beef Center of Excellence
- Develop and execute a long-range plan for center growth, programming, and impact
- Represent the center internally across OSU colleges, OSU Extension, and experiment stations, and externally with industry, government, and academic partners
Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and sustain relationships with producers, packers, feeders, breed associations, commodity groups, and other stakeholders throughout the beef supply chain
- Serve as a liaison between the beef industry and OSU's research and extension communities
- Coordinate and facilitate industry advisory groups, ensuring meaningful industry input into center priorities and programming, and work closely with the Beef Center of Excellence advisory board
Teaching, Research, and Extension Coordination
- Identify and catalyze cross-disciplinary research opportunities that address critical needs in beef production, sustainability, food safety, economics, and market development
- Collaborate with faculty across OSU Agriculture to develop coordinated research and extension programming
- Support the translation of research findings into practical tools, resources, and recommendations for industry audiences through OSU Extension
- Maintain a cohesive collections of resources that can be deployed to fund impactful and cutting-edge research and outreach
- Develop innovative programs and curriculum to train students to be leaders in the beef industry
Fundraising & Development - Lead fundraising efforts for the center, including cultivating donor relationships, pursuing corporate partnerships, and identifying grant opportunities
- Work closely with the OSU Foundation advancement staff to develop and execute a fundraising strategy aligned with center goals to include endowed chair positions and advisory board membership cultivation
- Steward existing donors and industry partners to support long-term investment in the center
Communications & Outreach
- In coordination with the office of communications and marketing in OSU Agriculture, develop a communications strategy that elevates the center's visibility and impact with both industry and academic audiences
- Represent OSU and the Beef Center of Excellence at regional, national, and international beef industry events and conferences
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's in animal science, agricultural business, agricultural communications, economics, range science, entomology or a related field
(degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date) - Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in the beef industry, agricultural research administration, extension, or a closely related field
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, partnership development, or industry relations
Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across academic, industry, and policy audiences
- Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives
Preferred Qualifications- Master's or doctoral degree in a relevant field
- Experience in fundraising, development, or grant writing
- Familiarity with agricultural research and extension programs
- Existing relationships within the Oklahoma and national beef industry
Advertised: 17 Jun 2026 Central Daylight Time
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