Lab Operations & Administrative Coordinator

Abilene Christian University; Abilene (TX); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Abilene Christian University’s NEXT Lab is seeking a detail-oriented Operations Assistant to provide essential support across purchasing, hiring of student employees, and lab records management in Abilene, TX. The role requires strong organizational skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google products, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced academic environment.

You will coordinate between faculty, staff, and students while upholding the lab’s values and mission.

Qualifications

• General computer skills including typing, email, PDFs, online calendars.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google products.
• Minimum: High School Diploma
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and processing of purchase orders.
• Coordinate the student employee hiring process.
• Provide general administrative support to the department.
• Create monthly and quarterly research reports.
• Assist with event planning and meeting logistics.
• Keep records of visitors and contacts; maintain lab records.

Skills

Organization

Time management

Communication

Attention to detail

Independence

Teamwork

Adaptability

Initiative

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Abilene Christian University’s NEXT Lab is seeking a detail-oriented Operations Assistant to provide essential support across purchasing, hiring of student employees, and lab records management in Abilene, TX. The role requires strong organizational skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google products, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced academic environment.

You will coordinate between faculty, staff, and students while upholding the lab’s values and mission.