"Coordinator, Laboratory Resource and Testing"

Job Summary

The incumbent assures optimal functioning and utilization of computer, testing and web resources by SON students, faculty, and staff. He/she coordinates resource laboratory activities that enhance student learning, maintains, and promotes utilization of laboratory equipment resources.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of broad range of basic computer applications, technologies and software used in hypermedia environments, including those involving work processing, spreadsheets, PDF creation, photo, and graphic edition
• Working knowledge of the World Wide Web, basic website terminology and website usage
• Excellent time and project management skills
• Understanding of the value of external links and link sharing
• Detail oriented
• Creativity and self-motivation
• Sound decision-making abilities
• Ability to effectively communicate, verbal, written and inter-personal
• Demonstrated ability to respond with a high degree of urgency to the needs and requests of others
• Ability to adjust to changing conditions or priorities

Essential Job Functions

• Promotes utilization of the resource laboratory
• Participates in the development of effective processes and procedures
• Assures optimal functioning or resource and testing devices
• Coordinates installation and maintenance of related resource equipment
• Coordinates schedules and organizes testing as required by SON faculty
• Coordinates implementation of procedures as needed to meet growing/changing demands for proctored tests
• Manages all activities related to the SON website, and maintains responsibility for content displayed thereon
• Conducts annual inventory of a laboratory testing, and associated resources

Other Duties

Other related duties, as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science or related field from an accredited college or university

Minimum Experience

Three (3) years’ experience in an academic setting
One (1) years experience working with students and educators

Licensing and Certifications

N/A

Physical Requirements

• Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas: No
• Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds: Frequently
• Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds: Frequently
• Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds: Frequently
• Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 pounds: Frequently
• Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds: Not Required
• Travel: Occasionally
• Extended Work Hours: Occasionally

Posting Detail Information

• Posting Number: S1181
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Location: Natchez
• Open Date: 10/17/2025
• Open Until Filled: Yes

EEO Statement

Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. Unofficial Transcripts
4. Letter of Recommendation (Professional)
5. Letter of Recommendation (Personal)
6. Letter of Recommendation (Professional or Personal)