Occupational Therapy Laboratory Coordinator

About McDaniel College:

McDaniel College is a four-year, independent college of the liberal arts and sciences offering over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. One of the original "Colleges That Change Lives," McDaniel emphasizes experiential learning and student-faculty collaboration to develop the unique potential in every student. Represented by the Green Terror, over 20 athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division III Centennial Conference. A student-centered community of 1,600 undergraduates and 1,400 graduate students offers access to both Baltimore and Washington, D.C., plus a European campus in Budapest, Hungary.

At McDaniel College we value our employees by offering our full-time employees tuition remission, 403B retirement accounts, paid time off, medical insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and paid maternity and parental leave. For more information about the college's benefits, please click here to review the 2025 benefits guidebook and click here to view 2025 premium rates.

This position has a budgeted hiring rate of $60,000 - $62,000. The position is classified as an A3. The A3 salary band for all full-time, 12-month positions at the college with this classification have a minimum rate of $45,000 and a maximum rate of $70.312. For benefit purposes only, the workweek is estimated to be 35 hours per week. The actual schedule for exempt positions may vary based on the workload and responsibilities assigned.

Job Description:

The full-time Occupational Therapy Laboratory Coordinator responsible for the oversight and coordination of laboratory learning environments in the Occupational Therapy (OT) Department, including skills labs, simulation labs, community-based labs/fieldwork experiences, and practice spaces. The Lab Coordinator is committed to creating high-quality, student-centered learning environments that emphasize occupation-based practice and academic excellence. This role supports student success through academic coaching, lab-based instruction, fieldwork instruction/supervision and skill reinforcement in collaboration with OT faculty.

Lab Coordination Responsibilities

• Oversee the operations, maintenance and coordination of the laboratory spaces used in the OT program, including skills, simulation, community-based labs/fieldwork experiences and practice labs.
• Orient new faculty and students to the lab spaces, equipment, and safety protocols.
• Ensure all laboratory equipment is functioning properly; coordinate required calibration, report and coordinate repair/replacement as needed.
• Monitor and maintain adequate lab supplies, equipment and assessment tools to support instruction; order materials as required.
• Maintain a safe, clean, inclusive, and supportive learning environment in all lab, simulation and fieldwork spaces.
• Support faculty in the development, setup, and implementation of OT skills labs, simulation activities and fieldwork experiences.
• Assist with use of simulation technology and lab equipment during instructional/fieldwork sessions.
• Collaborate with OT faculty to design and update lab scenarios aligned with course objectives and ACOTE accreditation standards.
• Stay current with best practices in OT education, simulation, and lab instruction.
• Serve as a liaison between the OT Department and community partners that support lab, simulation activities or community-based labs/fieldwork experiences.

Student Success & Academic Success Coaching Responsibilities

• Supervise students during practice in the OT lab to reinforce instruction provided by faculty.
• Provide individual or small-group skill coaching, remediation, and tutoring, particularly in areas such as activity analysis, therapeutic use of self, assistive technology, and intervention techniques.
• Collaborate with faculty to identify at-risk students and provide targeted lab-based support.
• Assist students in developing hands-on skills and professional reasoning through guided lab activities.
• Provide feedback to students and faculty on student performance, skill development, and resource needs.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Work with the OT Program Director to develop and manage the OT lab budget.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment, supplies, and lab use.
• Collaborate with vendors regarding equipment purchase, service, and training.
• Assist in scheduling lab and simulation sessions across the OT curriculum.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, FERPA, Title IX, and ACOTE standards.
• Participate in departmental meetings and serve on assigned OT Program committees.
• Participate and provide data for accreditation purposes.

Requirements:

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Current certification by NBCOT as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).
• Licensed or eligibility for Maryland licensure as an OTA.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical practice experience as a COTA.
• Experience in OT education, lab instruction, or student mentorship preferred.
• Knowledge of simulation or lab-based teaching environments a plus.
• Excellent/strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and team collaboration abilities.
• Capacity to work effectively in a team environment and work well independently.
• Capacity to organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple projects and schedules.
• Technological proficiency, including simulation/lab equipment, instructional platforms, and Microsoft Office.
• Capacity to deal effectively with a wide range of relationships and confidential situations.
• Ability to mentor, support, and lead students and colleagues in academic and lab environments.
• Commitment to occupational therapy values, evidence-based practice, and ethical professional standards.

Physical Characteristics

• This position requires sitting and standing for long periods of time, as well as some bending and stooping when working in the laboratory. This position does have some limited lifting involved but not more than 40 pounds at a time. Quite a bit of finger/hand dexterity, and walking is involved in regard to lab work and computer work.
• Ability to set up, take down, and maintain equipment and lab spaces.
• Manual dexterity required for handling simulation devices and computer-based systems.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including day and/or evening shifts as needed.
• Ability to spend the majority of the workday in an inside classroom, lab, and simulation environment.
• Visual ability to perform close-up work on screens and physical materials.
• Stand, sit, walk, bend, stoop, use hand/eye coordination, finger dexterity, reach overhead, lift up to 40 pounds, and move equipment.
• Able to convey complex information to students and colleagues in both instructional and technical settings.

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely working in a clinical, skills lab and normal office environment with moderate exposure to adverse conditions. The employee may be exposed to potentially infectious materials such as blood or other bodily fluids in the delivery of routine medical services. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

Additional Information:

McDaniel College, in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, and employment of students, faculty, and staff in the operation of any of its educational programs and activities. McDaniel College will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment on basis of any protected status including protective hairstyle, race, religion, color, ancestry or national origin, disability, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military status, genetic information, marital status, veteran's status, or any other actual or perceived legally protected characteristics.

Application Instructions:

Completed applications must include the following: cover letter addressing position qualifications and related experience, resume, portfolio, names and contact Information of three professional references, a completed job application. Review of applications begins immediately. The position will remain open until filled.

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