Engineering Education Labs Manager & Maker Space Lead

Women In Science; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA seeks a Manager, Engineering Education Laboratories to provide leadership for undergraduate labs and project-based learning spaces, including maker spaces and design studios.

The role ensures facilities, equipment, personnel, resources, and safety protocols support student engagement and faculty-led educational activities. It requires managing staff, coordinating with campus partners, and driving program improvements.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in engineering, technology, science, or related discipline (or a Bachelor’s with equivalent experience).
• Significant experience managing or coordinating complex laboratory, maker-space, instructional, or hands-on educational operations.
• Experience supervising, training, scheduling, or developing staff or students.
• Experience managing equipment, inventory, purchasing, or operational records.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational, administrative, instructional, and programmatic activities for undergraduate laboratories and project-based learning environments.
• Manage facilities, equipment, personnel, resources, safety protocols, and processes to support education and student engagement.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate laboratory staff and students; prioritize work and ensure continuity of services.
• Liaise with EH&S, facilities, suppliers, and university partners to ensure compliant laboratory operations.

Skills

Laboratory management

Project leadership

Safety and compliance

Facilities coordination

Vendor coordination

Education

Master's degree in engineering or related field

Bachelor's degree with equivalent experience

Tools

3D printing

CAD

Job description

Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA seeks a Manager, Engineering Education Laboratories to provide leadership for undergraduate labs and project-based learning spaces, including maker spaces and design studios.

The role ensures facilities, equipment, personnel, resources, and safety protocols support student engagement and faculty-led educational activities. It requires managing staff, coordinating with campus partners, and driving program improvements.