OPS Lab Manager for the Archaeology Institute

Position Title (Classification Title):

OPS Lab Manager for the Archaeology Institute

Working Title:

Lab Manager

Job Summary:

The Archaeology Institute at the University of West Florida (UWF) is seeking a qualified archaeology laboratory manager. This OPS, 40-hour a week position has a flexible start date, although ideally within a few weeks of the official date of hire. The lab manager oversees tasks related to archaeological materials, including initial processing, analysis, and curation of collections, in conjunction with faculty and staff, collection management, and students. They will maintain quality control, provide staff and student oversight, coordinate volunteer opportunities, and contribute to laboratory documents and reports of investigation. They will oversee and/or conduct cataloguing and specialized artifact analyses. The lab manager will direct and perform lab activities in several spaces on campus and will maintain clean and safe laboratories at all times.

Department

Archaeology Institute

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Position Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in anthropology, archaeology, history, museum studies or closely related field, an understanding of generally accepted archaeological laboratory methods and procedures, and at least one year of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have any/all of the following: Master’s degree in anthropology, knowledge of and experience in archaeological laboratory management, familiarity with material culture from the Southeast United States (both pre-contact and historical), strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:

• This position requires a criminal background screen.

Number of Vacancies

1

Work Hours

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M - F

FTE

1.0

Salary Range

$19.60/hr

Pay Basis

Hourly

Preferred Response Date:

3/14/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references. References will be contacted upon submission of this application. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850-474-2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu.