Academic Division Support Specialist

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking an Academic Division Support Specialist at Northern VA Community College in Alexandria, VA. This part-time, nonexempt role supports the MSTB Division with academic and program operations, events, and student success initiatives.

Responsibilities include tutoring, workshops, material development, and coordination of division activities, requiring a STEM background and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Academic or professional background in a STEM‑related field.
• Strong organizational, communication, technology, and customer-service skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and events.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Customer service experience.
• Experience coordinating events and/or workshops.
• Experience with Canvas, ALEKS, MyLab, Excel, Canva, or similar applications.

Responsibilities

• Support STEM programs, student-success initiatives, workshops, and special projects.
• Provide academic support in STEM areas, including mathematics.
• Assist with mathematics workshops, tutoring, and instructional technologies.
• 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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Technology skills

Customer service

Tools

Canvas

ALEKS

MyLab

Excel

Canva

Job description

Title: Academic Division Support Specialist

Agency: Northern VA Community College

Location: Alexandria - 510

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: $20/hr

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

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.

Minimum 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.