STEM Lab Manager

Title: STEM Lab Manager

Agency: Virginia Peninsula Community College

Location: Williamsburg - 830

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: $46,500-$51,500

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

Virginia Peninsula Community College is a two-year institution of higher education established as a part of a statewide system of community colleges. It primarily serves the residents of the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg, and the counties of James City and York

The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) division provides instruction and programs aligned with the College's mission: Virginia Peninsula Community College changes lives, empowers students to succeed, and enhances the social and economic vitality of the region through high-quality education and workforce training, excellent service, and innovative partnerships. STEM offers comprehensive transfer, occupational, and technical programs of superior quality that prepare students for success.

This position reports directly to the STEM Dean and is required to keep the STEM Dean updated with information about all science laboratory activities. Responsible for ensuring that laboratory supplies and equipment are ready for use in the STEM Division laboratories and maintaining an inventory of all laboratory supplies and equipment. Ensures that supplies and laboratory materials are procured promptly for instructional purposes and performs other duties assigned by the STEM Dean.

Works in conjunction with the Hampton Campus STEM Science Lab Manager to support full-time and adjunct faculty with labs for biology, chemistry, geology, physics, and NAS courses at both campuses - the Hampton Campus and the HT (Williamsburg) Campus.

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority. All employees are responsible employees and mandatory reporters.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required:

• Experience in maintaining laboratory inventory, supplies, and equipment.
• Experience with safety rules and regulations that apply to laboratory maintenance and supplies.

Knowledge

• Laboratory experience with knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods utilized in maintaining inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment.

Skills

• Proficiently use Microsoft Office software and any related software
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.

Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to organize materials, maintain accurate records, and prepare reports.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a lab budget.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to follow all safety rules and regulations and to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Develop and maintain cooperative and professional relationships and work constructively within a team, faculty, and students.
• Ability to communicate timely and effectively (orally and in writing).
• Ability to work and support all campus locations with instructions from the STEM Dean and in close coordination with the Hampton STEM Lab Manager.

Additional Considerations:

• Work experience in higher education.
• Experience training students or employees on lab safety rules and regulations is preferred.