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I work part-time in a flexible role. Average days may include assisting in the following areas: preparation of laboratory work spaces for academic labs, chemical database management (reporting relevant changes in inventory to supervisor), prepared lab sample(s)/procedure quality control (especially relevant for novel/experimental lab procedures), independent research projects, diagnostic chemical instrument use/maintenance, teaching academic labs, post-lab sanitation/cleaning, drafting and editing educational and research manuscripts as requested, and other miscellaneous tasks relevant to a laboratory technician. In my role as chemistry lab tech, I have been able to reinforce and expand on lab skills originally learned through undergraduate coursework in chemistry and its related fields. Workplace culture is friendly and collaborative. Lab professors and students are frequently consulted regarding their needs and preferences. Hours as they relate to my position are very flexible. Difficulties encountered are usually a result of procedural fallacy (either in preparation or execution), chemical contamination (however, chemicals are prepared and set out in ways that are designed to minimize this risk), unforeseen spillage, etc. The staff and faculty that I work with are all very friendly and approachable. This is necessary to create memorable and enjoyable student lab experiences.

-Get to work you have to arrive early to find a parking place because of the lack of parking and then you become a crossing guard for the elementary, middle, and high school in the middle of Granny White pk.
-Work some sporting events
-You write tickets for driving and parking infractions
-You will unlock and lock doors at a certain time but you will constantly lock and unlock doors because students want to study, a staff or faculty forgot their keys, student(s) left their book or Ipad in the school, etc. etc.
-You will work in dispatch at times or relieve dispatch
-Write reports for incidents on campus
-You will do car unlocks, jump starts, air up tires, and (change people tires). 
-When the winter season start you will do a boiler check and a (blow down) of the boiler. You become like HVAC person.
-Management does not know security state laws nor has security policy and procedures in place. 
-No job description and no sensible ranking structure.
-On the job training is subpar its made up as you go.
-Serving the people is the number one priority security is not the primary. 
-The description for military, police, and "advance security" is to boast of having quality security officers not for their knowledge and experience. Its only to look good for the parents of the students. Approximately only four people give or take fit the category.

There are so many great people working as hard as they can to make Lipscomb a great organization, and I firmly believe that it has the potential to be a great place to work. Unfortunately, there is significant administrative bloat and plenty of folks in leadership positions who refuse to acknowledge the concerns or expertise of those who work below them. We've reached a point where many knowledgeable and dedicated professionals have begun to leave the university because of these gaps in leadership, and I believe that, ultimately, it is the students who will suffer from this loss of experience and institutional knowledge.

This is all exacerbated by the fact that benefits and compensation for many of us is below average. This becomes particularly problematic because the cost of living in Nashville would be difficult to manage with a more competitive higher education salary. This means that not only do we feel stress from a lack of support at work, we also have to worry about finding ways to support ourselves on so little in such an expensive market. I know that it has been a significant source of stress for many of us who work here. 

All that being said, we do have a new president and, while I only know her by reputation, I am hopeful that she will usher in some much needed change. For the time being, however, I would advise potential job seekers to proceed with caution. 

Lipscomb's Life Long Learning program has been the best  continuing education program for Alumni and Seniors in Nashville and a privilege to enjoy as a Lecturer!
Well planned, smoothly coordinated and fun people to work with, it has been an ideal job for me during this time in my career.
Lipscomb has some of the highest caliber employees in the city.
I have learned a lot of diplomacy from the directors of the program in working out the details of pulling off some wonderful events for our students and participants.
The most difficult part has more to do with logistics of securing transportation through the university for our bus trips and coordinating classrooms and space in between other activities the school has ongoing.
The most enjoyable part of the job has been the absolute freedom in creativity to develop the programs I deliver.
Trusted co-workers in supportive roles have been the key to my success and the success of the overall programs produced.

I was working 3-4 nights a week as a night watch resident assistant. Hours were from 12 till 6 Am and it required me to stay up, register the students and student visitors at the point of entry to the dorm. 

I learned to manage spread sheets a bit better, to motivate myself to do whatever it takes to pay off tuition, and to manage out of the ordinary scenarios; such as students returning to the dorms intoxicated or under influence, fire alarms and immediate evacuation procedures, and administer security measures for resident safety.

I had no co-workers, which taught me to stay productive while no supervision. This position required trust in my good judgement and work ethic from the Head resident manager.

Hardest part of the job was staying up for 6 hours, 3-4 nights a week and still actively attend classes and maintain a 3.5 GPA.

Most enjoyable part of the job was the ability to utilise the time spent working as I pleased when there was no one coming into the dorm.

A usual workday consists primarily of manning the station that you are assigned and completing all of the usual tasks associated with said station. While individual cases may present different challenges, I can say with a high degree of confidence that nothing will be asked of you that is too difficult to handle, and that you are always briefed and trained in how to handle any and all responsibilities that come your way.
The management and co-workers both were very positive aspects of working here. In the case of the former, I found them to be very easily approached and always willing to work with you as the employee to make sure that your experience there is one that ensures your ability to perform at your best. In the case of the latter, I found them to be very easily worked with, with all of them exhibiting a high degree of professionalism and amicability.

chaotic management - lack of clarity and transparency. Surface level politeness but behind the scenes political manipulation. Lack of of overall organizational integrity. No cohesion or sense of teamwork. Employees are isolated and poorly supported. Exploitive and inadequate compensation system. If you choose to work here - do not expect honesty or transparency from managers or coworkers - every day is a political landmine field and hidden agendas. Commitments and/or promises by managers are not followed through and most simply do not materialize and are never mentioned again...It is a sad and depressing culture in which to try to perform at high levels.

Prime example of lack of engagement and input on decisions. Lack of feedback, communication, and information. coworkers were demoralized, tired, overworked, unappreciated, and underpaid. Do not work here if your expect respect and appreciation from managers and administrators. Also, there was a consistent lack of basic resources required to perform the assigned tasks and/or do the job. I had to supply my own office supplies and use my personal office equipment/tools to fulfil my duties. There were several failures of the administrators to follow their own rules for promotion and performance rewards....these were ignored if ignoring them was to the benefit of those with power.

in the morning we would have a meeting to be sure everyone was on the same page teamwork was a big key to working their..I learned how to do many different things planting trees, flowers, shrubs. management  was great from supervisors, teachers, students, all the way to the President of the university. my co workers are the best group of guys I have ever worked with. the hardest part of that job was having to leave, the most enjoyable part of the job was knowing that my mark was left at Lipscomb. turning something ugly into something beautiful.

A typical work day consist of swiping student ID cards for entry to the Dining Hall ( Bison Cafe). I learned how to operate the resister. My management staff is very caring and they are always willing to help. The hardest part of my job is waiting for the next student to come in. It gets slow around 7:00. The most enjoyable part of my job is seeing the students enjoy coming to eat and being able to interact with them.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Assistant professor 5 salaries reported	$71,800 per year
Student worker 1 salary reported	$20.00 per hour
Teacher 4 salaries reported	$41,125 per year
Program coordinator 4 salaries reported	$33,538 per year
Student intern 2 salaries reported	$10.00 per hour

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