Lab Coordinator; Non-Exempt

Position: Lab Coordinator (Non-Exempt)
POSITION: Lab Coordinator (Non-Exempt)

HSU JOB FAMILY CLASSIFICATION: Academic Technical I

DEPARTMENT: Holland School of Sciences & Mathematics

SUPERVISOR TITLE: Associate Dean, Holland School of Sciences and Mathematics

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

EXEMPTION: N/A

LOCATION: HSU Campus, Abilene, Texas

TARGET HIRE DATE: As Soon As Possible

HSU CHRISTIAN STANDARD REQUIREMENT FOR EMPLOYMENT -Candidate must profess a Christian Faith, maintain membership in a local congregation, and respect the values and distinctives central to the historically Baptist valuesof HSU as reflected in the University's Statement of Faith.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Human Resources  or careers

SUMMARY/SCOPE:

The Lab Coordinator will be responsible for maintaining maintenance and warrantyrecords for lab equipment and will oversee the ordering of supplies for laboratory courses. The coordinator will provide functional support to the faculty in lab setup and break down. In that capacity, the coordinator willwork closely with the faculty and the department chairs of biology andchemistry and physical sciences. The coordinator will assist the departmentchairs with oversight of the student workers assigned to the lab(s) and departments.

HSU JOB FAMILY CLASSIFICATION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist in maintaining budgetsassigned, post expenses, reconcile monthly budget reports and trackdepartmental spending.

Supervise labassistants: hire and train all student workers (average 12-19 workers per semester). Fill all open TA positions. Monitor and verify student timecards. Assignstudent worker duties and ensure completion and assist lab workers as needed.

Lab Coordinatorresponsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Requisition s, purchase,track and inventory all lab supplies
Maintain purchasingrecords
Coordinator study labs
Maintain equipment and coordinate maintenance and repair schedules
Maintain biologystockroom and all associated responsibilities to include chemical inventories,slide inventories, specimen inventories, etc.
Coordination of students to worktables for Fall and Winter Preview in Biology

Assist faculty withlectures and labs as needed (cover classes for various professors).

Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The supervisory responsibilities for this position are specific to student workers.

COMPETENCIES: This is your opportunity to demonstrate how your education and/or experience in your current or previous job relates to each function of this position.

Interview decisions are partially based on this information.

On a separate sheet of paper, write a paragraph for each competency listed below describing your background and qualifications in each area.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.

Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply newskills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision;displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.

Cooperation - Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations;works actively to resolve conflicts.

Delegation - Delegates work assignments; matches the responsibility to the person; gives authority to work independently; sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; providesrecognition for results.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust ofothers; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes
responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments;commits to long hours of work when
necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time ornotifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each…