Academic Division Support Specialist

Northern Virginia Community College; Alexandria (VA); Vor Ort; USD 23.000 - 32.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

NOVA is seeking an Academic Division Support Specialist to assist the MSTB Division with academic, program, event, and operational tasks in Alexandria, VA. The role supports STEM student success and faculty initiatives across workshops and special projects.

The position requires strong organizational and customer-service skills and experience with tools like Canvas, ALEKS, MyLab, and Excel. Part-time role with a 29-hour cap per week.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.
• Coordinate STEM and division events, including registration, communications, materials, setup, and event‑day activities.
• Maintain program, project, and event records.

Kenntnisse

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Student support

Event coordination

Tools

Canvas

ALEKS

MyLab

Excel

Canva

Jobbeschreibung

Posting Details

• 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

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.

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

n/a

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:

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

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

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