Undergraduate Teaching Facilities Coordinator

Job Description

Undergraduate teaching facilities coordinator. Our undergraduate program currently serves 115 majors and expects to grow. This is a 12-month calendar year staff position, which is located in the Food Science & Technology building on campus. This position will be responsible for providing coordination and support for the FST undergraduate teaching facilities. The successful individual will work to ensure that courses and student activities within these spaces are well maintained and run seamlessly.

Required Qualifications

BS in Food Science & Technology or related degree; or. equivalent years of training and work experience, or relevant laboratory management experience; Ability to work independently and effectively in a small team environment; Demonstrated experience working in a laboratory setting; Familiarity with routine and common laboratory equipment and procedures.
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience coordinating, organizing, setting up a laboratory research space with the assistance of a supervisor; Experience supervising students conducting laboratory research
Familiar with taking and maintaining inventory and supplies

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Salary Information

45,000-50,000

Additional Information

Please include a cover letter when applying to this position.  Additionally, the successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

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