Engineering Lab Manager II

The Lab Manager is responsible for supporting the Senior Lab Manager in the operation and management of the School of Engineering labs, equipment and student technicians. In this position, the Lab Manager will oversee student lab technicians in specific lab environments as assigned by the Senior Lab Manager, ensuring best safety practices and industry standards are used to meet the needs of the school’s educational and research activities.

This position will be responsible for maintenance of equipment and engineering systems associated with the School of Engineering labs, including Computer, Civil, Electrical, Industrial and Systems, and Mechanical disciplines. The Lab Manager must have experience with various fabrication and research equipment, with knowledge extending to operation, safety, maintenance and life-cycle management.

Operate, manage and support engineering equipment and systems, in specific labs as assigned. Daily maintenance of equipment, monitoring usage, coordinating repairs, recommending service agreements and life-cycle management for improved cost reductions, safety, and quality control. Facilities management/support of labs and classrooms. Participate in regular staff meetings with lab managers and student technicians. Give tours to visitors in support of university recruiting events and external guests Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.

Provide training to faculty, staff, students and external users on lab and machine shop equipment. Provide services in support of student competition teams, capstone projects, academic labs and technology as required.. Participate in budget management and strategic planning alongside the Director of Engineering Labs. Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s Christian model and Mission – Training Champions for Christ.

Position oversees student lab technician groups assigned by the Director of Engineering Labs.

• Bachelor's degree required
• 5+ years’ experience required
• Knowledge of local, state and federal property and safety regulations is preferred.
• Prior administrative oversight of lab environments is preferred.

• Communication and Comprehension
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Computer skills.
• Problem Solving Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

• May be required to travel.
• May be required to sit to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the campus.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.

Work Environment The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled setting. It is well lighted, and the noise level is moderate. Working environment may include facilitation of events outdoors occasionally.

If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one’s…