Job Details

Senior Laboratory Coordinator, Exercise Physiology

Position Number: 6615646
Location: Kennesaw, GA
Position Type: Health - Physical Education & Kinesiology

Senior Laboratory Coordinator, Exercise Physiology

Job ID: 290749
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Responsible for assisting in performing a variety of clinical and technical functions associated within the exercise physiology and biomechanics laboratories. Instructs students on technical processes and procedures associated with exercise testing while using specialized software and equipment. Maintains laboratory space assigned to the program and assists with the delivery of programmatic laboratories. Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment. Ensures compliance with all laboratory regulations. Oversees maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment. Assists with laboratory requirements for projects. Develops and updates laboratory preparation guides.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: -
1. Assists in performing a variety of professional and technical functions for a multi-science instructional laboratory program or a research laboratory operation
2. Maintains laboratory facilities and may supervise other laboratory staff such as a laboratory coordinator and laboratory technicians, as assigned
3. Purchases laboratory supplies and equipment if assigned
4. Maintains instructional laboratory space
5. Ensures supplies are available as required for laboratory courses, capstone projects, and research
6. Assists in the development and implementation of safety policies and procedures
7. Ensures compliance with all laboratory regulations

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Exercise Physiology or a related field

Other Required Qualifications
American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Physiologist
Current CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification

Required Experience
Three (3) years relevant experience preferably working in an exercise physiology laboratory

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Three years teaching experience in the area of exercise physiology
Three years of supervisory experience in a laboratory, or related experience
Laboratory experience at an institution of higher education

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Ability to comply with safety, purchasing and related protocols
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
Responsible and professional
Ability to work independently

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of software associated with standard exercise physiology equipment
Theoretical and practical knowledge associated with exercise testing

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can 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 in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position requires a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel

Background Check

Credit Report
Standard Enhanced
Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

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