Laboratory Coordinator - SEES

Georgia Southern University; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Southern University seeks a Laboratory Coordinator for SEES in Statesboro, GA. This full‑time, regular position supports daily lab operations for the School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability and associated programs.

The role oversees teaching labs, supports faculty and students in field and lab settings, and coordinates equipment, inventory, and outreach activities. Salary is hourly, with a biweekly pay schedule and must comply with university policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two or more years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative support for large introductory teaching laboratories.
• Facilitate research activities by faculty and students in lab and field settings.
• Maintain SEES website and manage social media to improve online presence.
• Purchase and maintain teaching equipment and supplies; manage lab technicians and tutors.
• Maintain equipment and chemical inventory reports.
• Oversee maintenance and use of research vehicles and enforce regulations.
• Assist faculty and students with research projects in the lab and field.
• Oversee the SEES computer laboratory.
• Collaborate with marketing to develop social media materials.
• Assist in outreach and education activities and events.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google tools

Job description

Laboratory Coordinator - SEES

Job ID: 305520 Location: Statesboro, Georgia Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and mostcomprehensive center of higher learning south of Atlanta, and oneof the most dynamic public universities in the Southeast.

Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern has grown from asingle-purpose college into a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution with149 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctorallevels, serving 31,600 students from all 50 states, WashingtonD.C., Puerto Rico and more than 100 nations.

Four distinct campuses extend Georgia Southern's reach acrossthe region: a 900-acre quintessential college campus in Statesboro,anchored by Georgian-style red-brick buildings set among oaks andpines; the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, minutes from historicdowntown and a short drive from the beaches of Tybee Island; amodern, purpose-built facility in Hinesville serving local andmilitary-affiliated students; and the East Georgia Campus inSwainsboro, an outdoor oasis nestled on a 385-acre pine forest,offering expanded pathways to higher education for students acrosssoutheast Georgia.

Through ten colleges, the Allen E. Paulson College ofEngineering and Computing, the College of Arts and Humanities, theCollege of Behavioral and Social Sciences, the College ofEducation, the College of Science and Mathematics, the Jack N.Averitt College of Graduate Studies, the Jiann-Ping Hsu College ofPublic Health, the Parker College of Business, the Waters Collegeof Health Professions and University College, Georgia Southerndelivers academic programs backed by real-world experience,research with regional and national impact, and a faculty committedto helping every student go further than they thought possible.

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and SchoolsCommission on Colleges and holding specialized accreditation acrossits professional programs, Georgia Southern prepares graduates whoare ready to lead, contribute and soar beyond, in Georgia, acrossthe nation and around the world.

For more information, visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

SEES Geosciences

Job Summary

The Laboratory Coordinator oversees and supports the dailyoperations of the laboratory and research facilities for the Schoolof Earth, Environment, and Sustainability (SEES), which includesthe James H. Oliver, Jr., Institute for Coastal Plain Science andprogram in Geosciences.

Responsibilities

• Manage the administrative support system for the department'slarge enrollment introductory teaching laboratories
• Facilitate research activities conducted by faculty andgraduate and undergraduate students in both laboratory and fieldsettings
• Maintain the SEES website and manage social media to improvethe SEES online presence
• Purchase and maintain teaching equipment and supplies, managestudent teaching laboratory technicians and tutors, and ensure asafe and functional laboratory teaching environment
• Maintain equipment and chemical inventory reports
• Manage maintenance and use of research vehicles, update andenforce laboratory and research regulations
• Assist faculty and students with research projects in thelaboratory and field when available
• Oversee the SEES computer laboratory
• Collaborate with university marketing to develop and manage social media outreach and education materials
• Assist in outreach and education activities and events

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

• Two (2) or more years of related work experience

Proposed Salary

$23.08 - $24.04 per hour

This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Three (3) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by theUniversity
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office,Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meetInstitutional goals and support University's mission for studentsuccess

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizationaland human relations skills

Apply Before Date

December 16, 2026

Application review may begin as early as November 9,2026.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, pleasecontact the Department of Human Resources by phone at [phone] or at [e-mail].

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at [phone], or email [e-mail].

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25institutions of higher education and learning as well as the SystemOffice. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundationfor all that we do as an organization, and each USG communitymember is responsible for demonstrating and upholding thesestandards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values andCode of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 andcan be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated inBoard Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom foundon-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion ofbackground investigation including a criminal background checkdemonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia SouthernUniversity, as determined by Georgia Southern University in itssole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employmenthistory reflected in your application materials and, if applicable,a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to apre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal andstate laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of thisinstitution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents(BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which areavailable for your inspection upon request.

Legally authorized to work in the United States for the durationof employment without assistance from the University.

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with orwithout reasonable accommodation.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-FreeCommunity.

Proof of valid driver's license upon hire and throughoutemployment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southern University provides equal opportunities to allemployees and applicants for employment without regard to race,color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,national origin, religion, age, veteran status, politicalaffiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonableaccommodations under the America with Disabilities Act toparticipate in the search process should notify Human Resources:[phone].

Other Information

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with orwithout reasonable accommodation.
• Work performed in a teaching lab and a variety of outdoorresearch settings.
• Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours.
• Evening and weekend work may be required.
• Travel required.

Background Check

• Standard + Education & DMV