The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bachelors’ Degree from four-year college or university and five years of discipline related experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Science (preferred Biology or Chemistry) background
- Strongly detail oriented
- Excellent time management skills
- Proactive approach to work, with the foresight to anticipate issues and the ability to work well in advance
- Ability to take initiative
- Ability to deal effectively with interruptions and distractions
- Ability to cope with sudden changes in schedule or plans
- Ability to modify work schedule to deal with demands of the job is crucial
- Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm manner
- Excellent organizational skills
- People/Team oriented
- Excellent interpersonal “people” skills
- Ability to lead and supervise effectively
- Ability to effectively train and assign/delegate work appropriately
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to set priorities appropriately
- Positive attitude and engagement on the job
- Ability to maintain accurate and organized records
- Experience with inventory management, building management, safety standards
- Ability to effectively work with outside vendors and community groups
More than two years of direct supervisory experience, including responsibility for hiring, firing, performance management, training and coaching is preferred.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional/scientific journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to work with formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.
Intermediate knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet and e-mail. Additional knowledge of discipline specific software. Must be proficient in current College e-mail, data base and other College required software. Must remain current with technology changes.
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Certificates and Licenses:
May be required in science labs.
Responsibility for People and Property:
Responsible for routine maintenance of laboratory equipment. Supervises three or more career employees along with student assistants.
Responsibility for People and Property:
This position is responsible for routine maintenance of laboratory equipment. Performs work as “lead” employee and supervises laboratory staff and/or students.
Responsibility for Communication:
Routine contact with students, faculty and instructional administrative staff; frequent contact with other State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota administrative and support departments.
Frequent contact with vendors; occasional contact with prospective students, general public, and professionals appropriate for discipline. Frequent contact with institutions renting the facility.
Work Environment:
This position requires regular exposure to hazardous working conditions. The employee is regularly exposed to hazards including toxic chemicals or materials and risk of physical trauma.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use manual dexterity and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
In addition to satisfactory performance on all of the essential job duties and responsibilities for this job, all State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees must fulfill the following basic performance expectations:
Mission and Goals: Each State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employee is expected to know the College’s mission and goals.
Service Excellence: All State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees will strive to provide outstanding service excellence to everyone they serve including students, the community, and fellow employees in accordance with Pride in Excellence standards as listed:
RESPECTFUL
Act in a courteous manner
Actively listen to gain full understanding
Demonstrate awareness of “everything speaks”
Show empathy and caring
RESPONSIVE
Approach people in an inviting and pleasing manner
Take ownership of actions and decisions
Plan, anticipate, and be forward thinking
Answer and return phone calls and emails
Use proper communication etiquette
Banish the phrase “not my job”
Provide assistance to all inquiries and follow through
ACCURATE
Do it right the first time
Be knowledgeable of product and how it interfaces with others
Ask probing questions
Use resources effectively and efficiently
COLLABORATIVE
Participate in teams
Develop team skill sets
Learn available resources to be responsive to your constituents
Develop internal and/or external connections
Grooming and Appearance: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to maintain a neat and professional image at all times. When issued, College personnel must wear uniforms, and maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance.
Safety Awareness: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to work diligently to maintain safe and healthful working conditions, and to adhere to proper operating practices and procedures designed to prevent injuries. Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment as provided.
Attendance Standards: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to attend their work assignments and schedules at all times, in accordance with College Rules and Procedures.
Training: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to attend College-provided training sessions and meetings when deemed necessary.
Continuous Improvement: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to give attention to continuous assessment and improvement of the position’s assigned set of duties and responsibilities.
