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Instructional Services Coordinator Senior

Maricopa Community College district
life insurance, paid time off, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 403(b)
United States, Arizona, Chandler
Jun 24, 2025


Instructional Services Coordinator Senior

Job ID: 321468
Location: Chandler-Gilbert Comm College
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Hiring Salary Range

$55,166.00 - $71,717.00/annually, DOE

Grade

115

Work Schedule

Academic year: M-F 8:00am - 4:30 p.m (with lunch)

Summer: M-T 8:00am - 6:30 p.m (with lunch)

May be required to work some evenings and weekends

Work Calendar

12 Months

Maricopa Summary

10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.

The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision- creating excellence in education for a better world.

We focus on people-not profits.
With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college.

We don't just support our community-we help build it.
We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact.

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset.
Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.

Benefits

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:

* Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

* Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time

* 20 Paid Observed Holidays

* Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage

* Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions

* Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)

* Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents

* Annual Professional Development Funding

* Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs:

* District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars

* Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter

* Virta Diabetes Reversal Program, Support Groups, and Diabetes Empowerment Education Programs

* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

* Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services

* Mobile On-Site Mammography Screenings

* Pre-Retirement Planning Events

* Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)

Job Summary

The Biology Lab Coordinator (Instructional Services Coordinator Sr.) will manage the Biological Sciences Division laboratory support programs at both campuses, which include overseeing and conducting laboratory prep as needed, lab safety, waste management, equipment maintenance schedules, and vendor relationships. Biology has course setups for Environmental/Sustainability Sciences, General Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, and Microbiology.
The Biology Lab Coordinator will have the following reporting structure:
Faculty Chair

Lab Coordinator

Lab Technician Sr. (x2)

Lab Technicians (x2)

Part-time Technicians (3+)

Essential Functions

40% Facilitates team planning and coordination by working with faculty and staff to organize and prioritize work. Provides guidance, support, and oversight to ensure goals are met. Actively collaborates with team members while supervising, reviewing, and supporting their work and professional growth.

20% Develops policies and procedures related to the assigned program
Monitors program guidelines to ensure safety compliance.
Monitors safety procedures and best practices, including the disposal of chemical and biological waste; as well as applicable policies, regulations, and laws.
Coordinate training with the college Environmental Health and Safety Manager.

20% Performs program administration or project management including operational planning, budget administration, problem-resolution, and technical assistance.
Assists in the development, administration, and monitoring of assigned program budget
Assists with and oversees the maintenance of files, records, program materials, and documentation
Maintains budget records and monitors expenditures; assists with evaluating the need for capital equipment purchases

10% Organizes, prepares, and oversees the maintenance, cleanliness, and functionality of laboratory supplies, equipment, materials, repair, and physical arrangement.
Plans and coordinates the installation and maintenance of required chemicals, supplies and/or equipment.
Reviews inventory needs, communicates with vendors, and purchases equipment and supplies when needed.

5% Oversees the setup and removal of laboratory equipment and supplies for learning exercises and experiments
Prepares setups for Biology Labs and cleans lab setups when needed. This includes preparing chemicals, reagents, cultures, microbial media, supplies and equipment used for instruction in various Biology labs; clean labs and properly dispose of lab materials, chemicals, cultures, supplies, equipment and waste products.
Coordinates scheduling; collaborates with faculty, and staff to maintain manuals and/or educational materials

2.5% Participates in hiring, discipline, and termination activities when needed.

2.5% Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in education, organizational development or directly related field and two years of related experience such as providing advanced program coordination and consultation that includes one or more of the following: planning, development, and/or implementing program projects and activities in area of assignment. A Master's Degree may be required for some assignments.

OR

An equivalent combination of the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.

Desired Qualifications
  1. Bachelor of science or higher degree in a biological sciences discipline from a regionally accredited institution.
  2. Proven leadership experience, including supervising or mentoring staff, delegating responsibilities, and fostering a collaborative team environment.
  3. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a track record of effective collaboration across diverse teams, departments, or stakeholders.
  4. Demonstrated experience leading others in the context of biological sciences laboratory operations, including oversight of daily lab functions, scientific equipment maintenance, project coordination, interactions with vendors for supplies and/or waste management, etc.
  5. Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, including ordering and purchasing supplies, maintaining inventories, and prioritizing expenditures to support educational quality and safety.
  6. Strong working knowledge of laboratory safety practices, including the safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous biological and chemical materials, as well as appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Successful completion of an OSHA Safety Institute course or a comparable lab safety training (such as an LSI 3-day course) is a plus, but not required. Please include documentation if available.
  7. Experience as a laboratory or research technician in the biological sciences. Experience specifically in a teaching lab setting is a plus, but not required.


Special Working Conditions

Academic year: Monday - Friday, 8am-4:30 pm
Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8am - 6: 30pm

May be required to work some evenings and weekends
May be required to lift or carry up to 25lbs.
May be required to sit for a prolonged period of time; viewing a computer monitor
May be exposed to hazardous chemicals
Will be required to work in an area of light to heavy noise levels daily

How to Apply

Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter that details how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. A cover letter may further highlight an applicant's knowledge, skill and abilities. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.

Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.
  • Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
  • Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
  • Part-Time employment (must include number of hours worked)
  • Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
  • Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.


Posting Close Date

Apply on or before July 13th, 2025 to be considered.

EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.

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