"Lab Manager - DevTech Research Group"

Lab Manager - DevTech Research Group

Location: Lynch School of Education & Human Development
Position Type: Full-time, benefits-eligible (2-year funded position with potential extension)

About the DevTech Research Group

The DevTech Research Group, led by Professor Marina Umaschi Bers, investigates how innovative technologies can support children's learning and development. The group brings together an interdisciplinary team of undergraduates, graduate students, post-doctoral researchers, and volunteers.

Position Summary

The Lab Manager will oversee daily operations of the DevTech lab and support a wide range of research, administrative, and organizational activities. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and excited about working at the intersection of education, child development, and technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics for multiple research projects
• Prepare documents, grant reports, and proposals
• Maintain lab files, databases, and organizational systems
• Manage lab email accounts, website updates, and social media presence
• Track budgets, process reimbursements, and monitor expenditures
• Organize meetings, travel, and events for lab members
• Supervise and support undergraduate assistants and high-school summer interns
• Assist in planning and coordinating DevTech summer programs for educators and teachers
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and ensure smooth lab operations

Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range: $53,000 to $65,000; salary commensurate with relevant experience. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position funded for two years, with the possibility of extension based on fit and funding.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 0-3 years of relevant experience
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently
• Creative problem-solving and initiative in improving systems
• Comfort with online communication and digital tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or interest in children, education, child development, or educational technologies
• Direct experience working with young children and/or educators

Closing Statement

Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:

• Tuition remission for Employees
• Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
• Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Low-Cost Life Insurance
• Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
• Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
• Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook

Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.

Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.