Human Performance Lab Coordinator

Saginaw Valley State University; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Saginaw Valley State University is seeking a part-time Human Performance Lab Coordinator to organize and maintain the laboratory, coordinate courses, supervise students, and support interdisciplinary activities in the Department of Kinesiology. Expect involvement in lab safety, equipment management, and community outreach within a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating courses, supervising students, and ensuring the lab supports multiple activities while advancing

Qualifications

• Master's degree in exercise physiology (or similar field) required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new software quickly.
• Experience and ability to positively interact with all members of the campus community.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Laboratory Courses for the Department of Kinesiology.
• Provide direct student supervision within the HPL across fall, winter, and spring semesters.
• Organize and maintain the laboratory to meet all equipment and supply needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Master's degree in exercise physiology

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title

Human Performance Lab Coordinator

Job Type

Part time

Hours

29

Exempt

No

Supervisory Org

College of Health and Human Services (PM)

Job Summary

Within an interdisciplinary, cooperative, supportive, and friendly atmosphere, an energetic and enthusiastic person who communicates well with a wide range of people is needed to provide laboratory organization, maintenance, coordination, office duties and other laboratory related tasks.

Experience with a wide range of technologies and desire to maintain our laboratories "on the cutting edge" of applied technologies is desired. Laboratory classes may include kinesiology/biomechanics, exercise physiology, exercise testing, fitness technology, functional anatomy and other areas as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate Laboratory Courses for the Department of Kinesiology.
• Provide coordinated direct student supervision within the HPL during each of the fall, winter, and spring semesters, including open lab experiences.
• Organize and maintain the laboratory to meet all the needs of all laboratory activities (i.e. order and maintain all equipment and supplies).
• Support and coordinate interdisciplinary activities and research among Kinesiology department faculty/staff and others interested in research activities that would utilize the human performance laboratory.
• Organize and lead community service events within the lab.
• Continue offering events/activities in the lab that build new relationships with community and campus partners.
• Enforce safe laboratory practices.
• Preparing/cleaning-up of the lab and equipment for classes.
• Maintaining equipment including computer hardware/software, supplies and service contracts.
• Keeping records, filing, preparing purchase requests.
• Provide HPL related in-service training to departmental faculty/staff.
• Operate in accordance with and maintain CLIA Laboratory Certification.
• The lab coordinator will perform a variety of tasks in a dynamic environment on an as needed basis to support the on-going functions of the lab and classes.
• Development of active research and/or scholarly activities/programs and grant seeking will be actively encouraged.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

General supervision is received from the Dean of the College of Health and Human

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in exercise physiology (or similar area).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new software quickly.
• Experience and ability to positively interact with all members of the campus community
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT & EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

Duties are generally performed on campus, generally inside, and not exposed to adverse conditions.

All work associated with this role must be performed within the state of Michigan.

Some weeknights and weekends, including intermittent travel, will be required.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout their employment. The university does not provide employment visa sponsorship now or in the future for this job classification. Since SVSU does not participate in E-Verify, candidates for employment are not eligible for STEM OPT extensions.

The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

About SVSU

Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. SVSU has been named a "Great College to Work For" on nine separate occasions.

SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU has twice earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.

SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students' performance in math, science and the arts.