Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Lab Coordinators are responsible for providing technical and instructional support to their respective instructional program.  The main responsibility of this position is to support faculty instruction and student learning, by ensuring maximum effectiveness of the instructional labs. The essential duties include ensuring instructional labs meet all regulatory and safety standards, ensuring equipment is properly maintained and in safe working condition, assisting instructors with lab set up, demonstrations and technical support, maintaining records of equipment, supplies, and safety inspections, assist in monitoring expenditures and managing instructional supply budget.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

1. Work collaboratively with faculty and industry professionals to develop, review, and update instructional resources.
2. Oversee the daily operations of labs, including scheduling, maintenance of equipment, and adherence to safety protocols.
3. Maintain an inventory of lab supplies and equipment, and coordinate repairs and replacements as needed.
4. Provide instructional and technical support to faculty in delivering hands-on instruction and integrating technology into lessons.
5. Assists in advising students on career pathways, industry certifications, and educational opportunities related to program field of study.
6. Assist in job placement activities and coordinate external experiential learning opportunities.
7. Collect and analyze data on student performance, program outcomes, and lab utilization to assess effectiveness and inform decision-making.
8. Assist in ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations governing respective program, safety standards, and educational requirements.
9. Maintain accurate records and documentation related to program accreditation and certification processes.
10. Assist in promoting awareness of program and career opportunities among students, parents, and the broader community.
11. lnstall, setup, and maintain program equipment, to include program specific software, hardware and equipment for lab activities.
12. Consults with, advises, and assists departmental personnel in resolving technical problems in program labs.
13. Coordinates the repair of all departmental equipment, including preventive maintenance, onsite repair, and off-campus repair service.
14. Coordinates departmental tutoring activities.
15. Participates in student recruitment activities. 
16. Assists program with the processing of equipment and instructional supply purchases, maintaining purchasing process integrity.
17. Assist with annual budget planning and preparation by assisting in collecting budgetary information.
18. Performs other duties as assigned by the program faculty and/or Department Chair/Director.

NOTICE:  Required Documents
To be considered for this position, you are required to upload your unofficial transcript(s).  In addition, if a license or certificate is required for this position, upload proof of your current license/certificate.
Required:
High School Diploma or High School Equivalency.
1 year verifiable welding experience.  

Preferred:
Certificate in welding discipline.
3 years verifiable welding experience.
1 year welding certificate

1. Working knowledge of the tools used in the welding industry. 

2. Working knowledge of welding terminology.

3. Should have an excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

4. Should be able to work with various types of discipline specific industry software and technology.

Supervision Exercised
N/A
Supervision Received
Department Chair, Dean of Workforce Education, Associate Provost.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.  
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.  
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.   
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment
Work is performed in a standard office environment.    
Work-inside a well-lighted and air-conditioned area most of the time.  
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
Safety
Required to work safely and follow safety rules.    
Report unsafe working conditions and behavior.  
Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.
Special Conditions
Immediate supervisor may assign other duties.  
May be required to work outside regular working hours, as needed.  
May be required to work at a different college work site or campus as needed.
EEO Statement
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Laredo College is open to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, or national origin who are otherwise eligible for admission as students. Furthermore, Laredo College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and no applicant or employee will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or national origin. This institution will not enter knowingly into any contractual agreement for services or supplies with any firm failing to follow fair employment practices. 
Foreign Degrees
Foreign degrees require an evaluation for United States equivalency from an approved stated education agency or having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached to your online application at the time of applying. For your convenience, we have provided the following links to assist you in complying with this requirement. However, you may use any other certified transcript evaluation service. http://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Certification/Out-of-state_Certification/Foreign_Credential_Evaluation_Services/ http://www.naces.org/members.htm
Disclaimer
The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. LC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by LC as its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.