Engineering Lab Manager II - School of Engineering

About the role

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. This position will oversee student lab technicians in specific lab environments, ensuring best safety practices and industry standards are used to meet the needs of the school’s educational and research activities.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner
• Give tours to visitors in support of university recruiting events and external guests
• Administrative support tasks as assigned
• Provide day-to-day support to student lab technicians
• 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 Senior Lab Manager

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position oversees student lab technician groups assigned by the Senior Lab Manager.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Communication and Comprehension: Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information
• 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

Working Conditions

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.

Pay

Compensation is determined based on factors such as qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, along with University needs and external market conditions. The pay range for this position is $70,000.00 - $85,000.00.

Schedule

This is a full-time position, located onsite.