Lab Operations Assistant

## NEXT Lab Operations Assistant Apply:
Abilene, Texas:
Full time:
Posted Today:
JR101318

ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. This position requires the employee to be a professing Christian and to be willing to support the Christian mission of ACU.The ACU NEXT Lab is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive staff member to join our team and provide essential support to our operations. This individual will be an integral part of our team and will be able to coordinate efforts between faculty, staff, and students.

The Operations Assistant will handle a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support, communications, purchasing, facilitating student hiring, and maintaining lab records. Their ability to multitask, prioritize, and maintain a high level of professionalism will contribute to the overall productivity and success of our team.  
** NEXT Lab Core Values
** The key principle of this job is to support ACU’s mission to educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world. Along with this, and the NEXT mission, our core values are the fundamental beliefs and guiding principles that shape our culture, behavior, and decisions.  
** 1. Christ-like Character
** We lead with humility, integrity, and wisdom. We strive to be honest mentors who reflect Christ in our actions and relationships.

** 2. Driven to Deliver
** We take initiative, work hard, and stay curious. We’re proactive, creative problem-solvers who are always learning and pushing forward to get things done.

** 3. Better Together
** We believe in the power of collaboration. We communicate openly, support one another, and bring a spirit of respect, fun, and teamwork to everything we do.
An ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong desire to integrate into a team that shares our core values and possess the skills listed below. Candidates who align well with our values but may not yet have all of the desired skills may still be considered.

** Basic Responsibilities:
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* A. Assist in the preparation and processing of purchase orders.

B. Assist in coordinating the student employee hiring process.

C. Provide general administrative support to the department.

D. Perform other duties as assigned.

** Essential Duties:*
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* A. Assist in the preparation and processing of purchase orders.
*** Maintain an approved vendor list.
* Monitor inventory levels and reorder supplies as needed.
* Source catalog goods for NEXT Lab projects, and procure them in accordance with project schedules.
* Arrange for payment of goods and services.
* Receive incoming deliveries and distribute them to the appropriate recipient.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all purchasing transactions, including monthly expense     reports.  
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* B. Assist in coordinating the student employee hiring process.
*** Post job openings and schedule interviews.
* Communicate with candidates and facilitate their questions.
* Assist with student employee training and onboarding.
* Assist with student employment administrative tasks, including maintaining departmental     student information and a library of student lab books.  
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* C. Provide general administrative support to the department.
*** Create monthly and quarterly research reports.
* Assist with event planning and meeting logistics.
* Keep records of visitors and contacts.
* Maintain a database of Non-Disclosure Agreements.  
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* D. Perform other duties as assigned.
** The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

** Qualifications
* * ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. This position requires the employee to be a professing Christian and to be willing to support the Christian mission…