Coordinator, Laboratory Operations - Workforce, Career & Technical Education

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Job Description
Administrative Faculty Contract. Non Tenure Track, Benefits Eligible. This position is grant funded through 6/30/2027. Employment is contingent upon continued funding. The position is being filled through an emergency appointment. Appointment to the role on a permanent basis is contingent upon meeting additional recruitment requirements.
The WCTE Laboratory Operations Coordinator is an administrative faculty position within the Workforce, Career and Technical Education (WCTE) Division. Reporting to the Director of WCTE, the coordinator provides operational leadership and support for instructional laboratories in Automotive, Welding, Machining, Construction, and Advanced Manufacturing.
The position collaborates with instructors to ensure laboratories are safe, organized, fully operational, and prepared to support high-quality instruction. Responsibilities include coordinating laboratory operations, equipment maintenance, inventory management, capital equipment planning, facility readiness, procurement, safety compliance, technical projects, and facilities support.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Laboratory Operations
Work collaboratively with instructors to coordinate the daily operations of WCTE instructional laboratories.
Coordinate laboratory readiness prior to each semester, ensuring equipment, tools, consumables, and instructional spaces are prepared.
Develop and maintain standardized operating procedures.
Coordinate laboratory setup, moves, remodels, and facility improvement projects.
Serve as liaison with Facilities Management regarding laboratory operational needs.
Support instructors by resolving operational issues that impact instruction.
Equipment, Inventory, and Asset Management
Maintain comprehensive inventories of equipment, tools, consumables, and instructional assets.
Coordinate preventative maintenance schedules.
Perform routine equipment maintenance, mechanical adjustments, assembly, installation, troubleshooting, and minor repairs.
Coordinate major repairs with vendors.
Maintain maintenance records, warranties, and documentation.
Coordinate receiving, installation, testing, commissioning, surplus, relocation, and replacement of equipment.
Technical Projects and Facilities Support
Plan, coordinate, and complete technical projects supporting instructional programs and division priorities.
Collaborate with instructors to fabricate, modify, relocate, install, or repurpose equipment and instructional resources.
Operate hand tools, power tools, shop equipment, forklifts, pallet jacks, trailers, and other equipment necessary to safely complete projects.
Assist with equipment disassembly, transportation, assembly, installation, and commissioning.
Coordinate movement of large equipment between campuses and instructional sites.
Construct, modify, or repair laboratory fixtures, workstations, storage systems, training aids, and instructional equipment.
Coordinate laboratory buildouts, remodels, and expansion projects.
Assist with vehicle, trailer, and mobile laboratory projects supporting instructional programs.
Develop project plans, material lists, timelines, and cost estimates.
Recommend innovative, cost-effective technical solutions.
Safety and Compliance
Coordinate laboratory safety inspections.
Ensure compliance with WNC, NSHE, OSHA, and applicable regulations.
Maintain SDS documentation and hazardous material records.
Coordinate hazardous waste disposal and inspect safety equipment.
Budget, Procurement, and Project Coordination
Develop equipment and operational budget recommendations.
Prepare pur