Occupational Therapy Laboratory Coordinator
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.
McDaniel College invites applications for an Occupational Therapy Laboratory Coordinator. At McDaniel College, we value our employees by offering our full-time employees tuition remission, 403(b) retirement accounts, paid time off, medical insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and paid parental leave. Visit the college guidebook for more details.
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.
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.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Overseeing the operations, maintenance and coordination of the laboratory spaces used in the OT program.
- Orienting new faculty and students to the lab spaces, equipment, and safety protocols.
- Maintaining a safe, clean, inclusive, and supportive learning environment in all lab, simulation and fieldwork spaces.
- Collaborating with OT faculty to design and update lab scenarios aligned with course objectives and ACOTE accreditation standards.
- Serving as a liaison between the OT Department and community partners that support lab, simulation activities or community-based labs/fieldwork experiences.
- Supervising students during practice in the OT lab to reinforce instruction provided by faculty.
- Providing 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.
- Collaborating with faculty to identify at-risk students and provide targeted lab-based support.
- Assisting students in developing hands-on skills and professional reasoning through guided lab activities.
- Working with the OT Program Director to develop and manage the OT lab budget.
- Maintaining accurate records of equipment, supplies, and lab use.
- Assisting in scheduling lab and simulation sessions across the OT curriculum.
To apply
For a complete job description including essential responsibilities and to apply, please visit the college’s employment webpage. Completed applications must include a cover letter addressing position qualifications and related experience, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will be open until filled.
McDaniel College is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the student body. 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.
