Academic Division Support Specialist

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title Academic Division Support Specialist Role Title Education Support Spec II Role Code 29143-FP FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 03 Position Number 280W0847 Agency Northern VA Community College Division NV280-Provost Alexandria Work Location Alexandria - 510 Hiring Range $20/hr Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category 5-Paraprofessionals Full Time or Part Time Part Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No Work Schedule

M-F 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM; This position is eligible to work a max of 29hr/week.

Hire is approved for spring semester 2027. Review required for re-hire.

Sensitive Position No Job Description

General Description:

The STEM Division Support Specialist provides academic, program, event, and operational support to the MSTB Division. The position supports STEM student success, faculty initiatives, division events, workshops, and special projects. The position requires an academic or professional background in a STEM-related field.

Duties and Tasks:

• Support STEM programs, student-success initiatives, workshops, and special projects.
• Provide academic support in STEM areas, including mathematics, based on qualifications and division needs.
• Assist with mathematics workshops, tutoring, and instructional technologies such as ALEKS, MyLab, Canvas, and Excel.
• Assist Associate Deans and faculty with STEM programs and projects.
• Coordinate STEM and division events, including registration, communications, materials, setup, and event-day activities.
• Support STEM outreach and student-engagement activities.
• Develop flyers, announcements, presentations, and promotional materials.
• Assist students and faculty with division-related needs.
• Maintain program, project, and event records.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the MSTB Division.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

KSAs:

• Academic or professional background in a STEM-related field.
• Strong organizational, communication, technology, and customer-service skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and events.

Minimum Work Experience:

• Experience using Microsoft Office.
• Customer service experience.
• Experience working with student support programs.
• Experience coordinating events and/or workshops.

Additional Considerations

• Experience in a college or university environment.
• Experience providing STEM or mathematics academic support.
• Experience with Canvas, ALEKS, MyLab, Excel, Canva, or similar applications.

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel

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Posting Detail Information

Posting Number WGE_3551P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 11/10/2026 Job Close Date 11/24/2026 Open Until Filled No Agency Website www.nvcc.edu Contact Name Email Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Additional Information

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.

At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA's commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit At a Glance | Northern Virginia Community College.

NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program.

We strive to ensure our employees have tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA's mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at www.nvcc.edu.

The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVA's Annual Security Reports.

Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia.

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Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/102979

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • I understand that this is a part-time position. In consideration thereof, I wish to proceed with the completion of my application.

• No response.

• Yes.

• No.

• • I understand that only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications and only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my application and resume will be credited.

• Yes

• No

• • I understand that this position is not telework eligible and I will be required to attend work in-person.

• Yes

• No

• • I understand this position is located in Virginia and I will be required to reside in the DMV metro area.

• Yes

• No

• • Do you now or in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you applying for this position to satisfy an OPT training requirement for your educational program?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have experience using Microsoft Office?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have customer service experience?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have experience working with student support programs?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have experience coordinating events and/or workshops?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Other Document
• Alternative Hiring Process Letter