Program Manager, Research Laboratory Technology (COF) (BC)

Under direction of the Programs Director or assigned supervisor, the Program Manager is responsible for managing assigned program activities associated with maintaining quality academic and student services programs.

• Have a foundation of knowledge or first-hand experience with the requirements for successful science-based industry positions for laboratory technicians.
• Be able to collaborate with science and medical professionals internally and externally to create opportunities for students completing the college’s Research Laboratory Technology program.
• Develop academic scheduling plans that allow students to complete the Research Laboratory Technology in a timely manner.
• Be able to effectively recruit students through direct presentations and the creation of publicity information.
• Detail contracts and agreements for the per current of materials, maintenance of equipment, and requirements for student academic progression with other institutions.

The college’s Research Laboratory Technology program is a multidisciplinary science program with degrees at the Associate and the Baccalaureate levels. Students gain experience in conducting laboratory techniques, using modern science instruments, and maintaining science instruments, chemicals, and documentation necessary for carriers as laboratory technicians in the areas of biology, chemistry, geology, environmental science, and food science. Students may transfer as upper-division juniors from other community colleges or universities, but most students will start their educational pathway as freshmen from high schools.

Information events and activities provide current and future students with career options and how to achieve these through this program.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Two years of experience related to area of assignment.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students and employees.

• Student services available at the college.
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
• Principles and procedures of financial record-keeping and reporting.
• Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations related to the assigned special programs processes.
• Principles of public speaking.
• Record-keeping and report preparation methods.
• Principles of providing work direction and guidance to others.
• Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

• Evaluate and implement project goals.
• Communicate information to individuals and groups.
• Interpret and apply the policies and procedures of the college and the project initiatives.
• Interact with and motivate others.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Prepare and monitor budgets.
• Supervise and provide work direction and guidance to assigned staff.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Collaborate with college personnel and key project staff to track program effectiveness based on evidenced based milestones for student success.
• Develop and facilitate orientations, seminars, and workshops designed to familiarize students, faculty, and staff with assigned special programs opportunities.