Marine Operations Manager

POSTING INFORMATION

Internal Title

Marine Operations Manager

Position Type

Classified

Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration

Non-Faculty

Pay Band

GEN07

Level

Department

Biology

Job Purpose

Provides support for a laboratory of approx. 10 faculty members, 50 graduate students & 150 undergraduate students in marine sciences. Maintains small boat operations, the lab workshop, and the living animal collections. Assists with equipment and facility maintenance and safety program management. Serves as Associate Director for the Institutional Animal Care and Use Program (IACUP) for Grice Marine Lab, advising on issues related to the care and use of vertebrate animals under the auspices of the Grice Marine Lab. The candidate will be expected to maintain and direct the K-12 outreach program (CORAL).

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Biology and technical experience in a related laboratory setting. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. Experience with safe driving procedures is required. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of marine animal husbandry, laboratory safety procedures, and the operations of biological laboratories and facilities. Ability to maintain records of various laboratory accounts and inventories. Good mechanical skills for routine tasks associated with boat operations and maintenance and completing general facility maintenance. Knowledge of lifesaving, first aid, safety and firefighting procedures, as well as commercial fishing and scientific sampling techniques. An Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) Captain’s license preferred. Able to demonstrate skills of piloting and navigation. Able to interact with and communicate effectively with all students, faculty, and staff.

Additional Comments Regarding Position

Job requires the employee be able to lift objects up to 50 lbs. A valid SC driver’s license is required. Occasional weekend availability is required.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background and credit check.

All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.

Salary

*$39,300 - $53,100

Posting Date

06/22/2026

Closing Date

07/10/2026

Benefits

• Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental
• Retirement
• Long Term Disability
• Paid Holidays
• Free CARTA Bus Service
• Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Full Benefits Package – Click Here

Open Until Filled

No

Posting Number

2026098

EEO Statement

The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/18140

Job Duties

Activity

1. . Fleet manager. Manages the Grice Marine Lab (GML), kayaks, watercraft equipment, small boat operations and vehicle maintenance. Trains and certifies GML boat users. Maintains boats and equipment in a state of readiness for use by students and faculty. Performs minor maintenance and repairs on boats, motors and trailers. Manages float plans and tracks boat users in the field. Balances boat budget and updates boat web page as needed. Pilots boats for teaching and research cruises. Assists with diver safety programs. Maintains and manages use and maintenance of the GML pickup truck. 

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

15

Activity

2. Live animal operations. Maintains the living animal collections and aquarium room. Supervises the care and maintenance of display aquariums. Assists students with wetlab research projects. Maintains an ample supply of seawater at all times. Monitors wet lab use to ensure procedural compliance. Advises on designing, writing, submitting, and implementing new proposals. Maintains the GML animal display and education protocol and assures compliance with regulations.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

20

Activity

3. Maintenance. Facilitates facility repairs, maintenance and renovations under the directions of the Lab Director. Assists in preparing teaching laboratories for teaching (excludes lab prep). Maintains field sampling equipment. Maintains common supply and equipment storage areas. .

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

10

Activity

4. Public education coordinator. Manages the C.O.R.A.L. (Community, Outreach, Research And Learning) Program for GML. Coordinates events on and off site with local schools and camps including touch tanks, microscope workshops and tours. Assists with GML tours. Collects and maintains local marine organisms for events. Assists the Biology Lab Assistant in supervising student workers with display aquariums at SSM and GML. Recruits graduate and undergraduate student volunteers to help with events. Establishes and fosters relationships with local teachers and educators to promote GML and marine environmental education. Maintains a record of events and feedback via Qualtrics.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

20

Activity

5. IACUC Liaison. Serves as the Associate Director for Institutional Animal Care and Use Program (IACUC) of GML, advising on issues related to the care of vertebrate animals. Assures compliance with the regulations and guidelines of animal welfare. Maintains and updates procedures and documents compliance. Participates in semi-annual inspections and evaluations of the program.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

5

Activity

6. Workshop manager. Maintains the lab workshop, ensuring it is fully operational. Trains students and faculty in the safe operations of shop equipment.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

5

Activity

7. Safety. Assists Lab Manager with safety program management and equipment maintenance, repair, inventory and use. Maintains capital equipment and supplies/equipment for teaching and research functions.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

5

Activity

8. Events Coordinator. Coordinates events for GML faculty, staff and students. Sets up event spaces, orders and picks up food, coordinating with Aramark when applicable. Coordinates with SCDNR on Outdoor Classroom use. 

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

5

Activity

9. Mail Liaison. Delivers and picks up mail for GML faculty, staff and students from Mail Services downtown. Helps faculty, staff and students to coordinate and package items for mailing. Aids in filling out forms and labeling for items that need to be delivered to USPS or other shipping companies.

Essential or Marginal

Marginal

Percent of Time

5

Activity

10. Student assistant supervisor. Recruits and trains student workers for GML and the SSM aquarium. Supervises student workers in varies activities related to the GML wet lab and the SSM aquarium. Recruits and trains graduate and undergraduate students for CORAL (outreach) events.

Essential or Marginal

Marginal

Percent of Time

5

Activity

11. Purchasing. Assists with budget administration and orders supplies and equipment associated with GML. Ensures College and State procurements procedures are followed.

Essential or Marginal

Marginal

Percent of Time

5