26-059 Innovation Lab Manager III

Innovation Lab Manager III

Position # 26-059

WVU Parkersburg
is a Community and Technical College located in Parkersburg, WV along with Jackson County Center in Ripley, WV and Innovation Technology Center in Vienna, WV. We are not a branch of West Virginia University. We are dedicated to teaching and are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission to offer certificates, associate and bachelors degrees.

Benefits

• Retirement plan with 6% mandatory every pay (biweekly) that is matched 100%
• Health and life insurance plans through PEIA and flexible benefits through Mountaineer Flexible Benefits
• Annual and sick leave for full-time non-exempt staff, exempt staff, and 12-month faculty
• Minimum 12 paid holidays per year
• WVU Parkersburg tuition waiver (if eligible) for an employee, employees spouse or dependent of a full-time benefits eligible employee who is 24 years of age or younger

Posted

05/28/2026 with an application deadline of 06/11/2026

Employment Status

Exempt/Non-Classified/Salary Staff, full-time regular, benefits eligible position.

Exempt employees are paid on a salary basis and are not eligible for overtime compensation. They are expected to fulfill the full scope of their job responsibilities regardless of the number of hours worked.

WVU Parkersburg employees in exempt managerial positions are expected to work a minimum of 37.5 hours per week to fulfill the basic requirements of their role. In practice, the responsibilities and leadership duties associated with these positions typically require more than 37.5 hours per week. Because these positions are exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), work expectations are not defined by a maximum number of hours, but rather by the scope of authority, level of responsibility, and operational needs associated with the position.

Exempt employees are entrusted to exercise professional judgment in managing their time to ensure institutional goals are achieved and leadership expectations are met.

Other Essential Job Requirements

• This is an on-site position.
• Regular, predictable, and reliable attendance and punctuality are expected to ensure performance of the essential function of the job, including scheduled meetings and shifts.
• May require working alternate hours or alternate locations upon request to support campus mission.

Shift

Normal operating hours are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 am 4:00 pm; however, evening and occasional weekend hours may be required to support instructional, workforce training, outreach, and institutional activities.

Primary Location

Innovation and Technology Center 1961 Innovation Drive, Vienna WV 26105

Pay Grade

06 ($46,995 $59,248) Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Function/Summary

The Academic Laboratory Manager 3 Innovation Lab is responsible for coordinating and supporting the daily operations, instructional activities, workforce training initiatives, and community engagement efforts of Innovation Lab. The position develops and supports innovation-focused programming, provides instructional and technical training related to makerspace and manufacturing technologies and collaborates with faculty, workforce development personnel, business and industry partners, and community organizations to support student success and workforce readiness.

This position exercises independent judgement in coordinating laboratory operations, instructional support activities, scheduling priorities, safety procedures, equipment usage, and program implementation. The position supports institutional initiatives related to innovation, experiential learning, workforce development, STEAM, and emerging technologies,

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Required: Associates degree in business, entrepreneurship, engineering technology, manufacturing technology, education, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:

• Required:
  • Minimum three (3) years of progressively responsible experience related to laboratory operations, makerspace technologies, workforce training, instructional support, manufacturing technologies, or related technical/program operations.
• Preferred:
  • Experience supporting instructional programming or workforce development activities.
  • Experience with additive/subtractive manufacturing technologies, prototyping systems, CAD/CAM applications, or makerspace environments.

Licensure:

• Required: None required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of innovation lab, makerspace, manufacturing, and instructional technologies.
• Familiarity with additive and subtractive manufacturing equipment including 3D printers, CNC equipment, electronics, and related software applications.
• Ability to coordinate multiple operational priorities while maintaining safe and effective learning environments.
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, industry partners, and community organizations.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures and instructional best practices.
• Ability to develop and support workshops, demonstrations, workforce training activities, and community programming.

Duties/Responsibilities

35% Program Coordination and Innovation Lab Operations

• Coordinate daily operation of the Innovation Lab and related instructional spaces.
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of innovation-focused programming and initiatives.
• Coordinate scheduling, equipment usage, laboratory procedures, and operational priorities.
• Maintain operational procedures related to laboratory safety, equipment usage, materials and instructional supplies.
• Monitor laboratory environments to ensure compliance with institutional and safety standards.
• Recommend operational improvements and support strategic growth of Innovation Lab activities and services.

30% Instructional and Workforce Training Support

• Provide instructional support and technical training related to Innovation Lab technologies, software applications, equipment, and laboratory procedures.
• Support credit and non-credit instructional activities conducted within the Innovation Lab.
• Develop and facilitate workshops, demonstrations, camps, workforce training activities, and community education programming.
• Assist faculty, workforce instructors, students, and community participants during laboratory and experiential learning activities.
• Provide technical guidance and operational assistance related to laboratory technologies and equipment.

20% Partnership and Community Engagement

• Collaborate with faculty, workforce development personnel, business and industry representatives, K-12 partners, and community organizations to support Innovation Lab initiatives.
• Support outreach, recruitment, workforce engagement, and community education activities.
• Assist with evaluation, promotion, and continuous improvement of Innovation Lab programming and services.
• Coordinate participation of community and industry subject matter experts in Innovation Lab activities.

10 % Administrative and Institutional Support

• Maintain required documentation, records, reports, and operational materials.
• Attend institutional meetings, division meetings, training sessions and professional development activities.
• Remain current with emerging technologies and trends related to innovation, workforce training, manufacturing technologies, and experiential learning.

5% General Institutional Support

• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned to support departmental operations, institutional initiatives, special projects, events, and operational needs consistent with the scope and classification of the position.

WVU Parkersburg is an Equal Opportunity Institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, religion, color, ancestry, or national origin in admission, employment, educational programs or activities. Further, faculty, staff, and applicants are protected from retaliation for making complaints or assisting in investigations of discrimination. WVU Parkersburg will take steps to assure that a lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. WVU Parkersburg provides a collegial and respectful environment that values the contribution of all faculty, staff, and students.