About this role
Position Title Model and Inventory Assistant; OPCVM Department CVM Clinical Sciences Position Category Staff Full Time
Job Description The Model and Inventory Assistant supports the clinical skillscurriculum by collaborating with the Coordinator of Clinical Skills todesign, build, and maintain high-quality teaching models. This positionensures that models are functional, durable, and aligned withcurricular objectives while assisting with laboratory preparation.Management of OPCVM inventory in conjunction with the OperationsSection. The role requires creativity, technical proficiency, and theability to collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to enhanceveterinary education and maintain effective resource management
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent Valid and current driver’s license Additional Requirements:The offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate meetingall University driver eligibility requirements. This position may require occasional overnight travel forprogram-related activities.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in silicone-based molding, woodworking, construction,or model-building Knowledge of university program goals and objectives Familiarity with the veterinary medical field Relevant experience in higher education
Physical Demands
Campus Orange Park Florida
Job Duty Job Duty Assist the Coordinator of Clinical Skills, in consultation with faculty, in designing and constructing clinical skills teaching models. Job Duty Create models and related learning materials to enhance student learning in alignment with curricular goals Job Duty Monitor the condition of existing models, performing routine maintenance, repairs, or replacements as needed Job Duty Innovatively solve model-related challenges related to durability, tactile properties, and functionality Job Duty Maintain accurate documentation of the model construction process and specifications Job Duty Work in support of the main campus CIVET workshop and the Director of CVM Model Building at the Harrogate, TN campus Job Duty Assist with setup and breakdown of clinical skills laboratories, ensuring models, equipment, and consumables are available. Job Duty Support veterinary technicians and faculty during laboratory sessions as needed Job Duty Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work and laboratory environment Job Duty Maintain accurate records of teaching models, tools, and supply inventory Job Duty Track usage and forecast needs to ensure adequate availability of resources Job Duty Coordinate ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of supplies Job Duty Work collaboratively with faculty on interdisciplinary projects involving clinical skills models Job Duty Supervise veterinary student research assistants contributing to model development or inventory management Job Duty Participate in departmental, College, and University committees and initiati