IET Project Assistant

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

NOVA, the Northern Virginia Community College, seeks an IET project assistant to help manage and coordinate initiatives within the Information and Engineering Technologies division. The role supports the IET Dean in implementing programs, initiatives, and grant opportunities aligned with divisional and institutional goals.

The position involves collaboration with faculty, staff, community partners, and funding agencies, handling project coordination, documentation, reporting, and compliance with

Qualifications

• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Professional written, verbal and visual communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Efficient and productive in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to multitask

Responsibilities

• Support the development and testing of IoT devices.
• Assist in reviewing and testing courses.
• Knowledge and understanding of IET materials.
• Hands-on exercises and projects in the laboratory.
• Assist in the outreach plan and coordination with stakeholders.
• Coordinate grant-related activities and ensure compliance with funding requirements and timelines.
• Assist grant investigators with project-related activities.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Professional written communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

IT or related field experience

Program management experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Working Title IET Project Assistant Role Title Education Support Spec II Role Code 29143-FP FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 03 Position Number 280W0697 Agency Northern VA Community College Division NV280-Provost Information and Engineering Technologies Work Location Fairfax County - 059 Hiring Range $18/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?

Monday – Friday; Occasional Evenings and Weekends;

General Description

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The Information and Engineering Technologies (IET) project assistant manages and coordinates initiatives and activities, and special projects within the Information and Engineering Technologies (IET) division. This position will support the IET Dean in the implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of ongoing programs, strategic initiatives, and new grant opportunities aligned with divisional and institutional goals.

Duties And Tasks

• Support the development and testing of IoT devices
• Assist reviewing and testing the course
• Knowledge and understanding IET materials
• Hands-on exercises and the projects and laboratory.
• Assist in the outreach plan
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including faculty, staff, community partners, and funding agencies, to advance program objectives and ensure successful project outcomes.
• Assist with the management of activities such as project coordination, communication, documentation, reporting, tracking deliverables, and ensuring compliance with funding requirements and timelines.
• Coordinating and assisting the grant investigators with project-related activities.

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 declared by the Governor.

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 Requirements

• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Professional written, verbal and visual communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Efficient and productive in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to multitask

Minimum Work Requirements

• Experience and/or training in information technology, business or related field.
• Experience in assisting with program management

Additional Considerations

• Experience in an academic environment working with academic programs.
• Experience working with community college and/or high school students.

Operation of a State Vehicle

No Supervises Employees No Required Travel

n/a

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 our website.

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 the 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.

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.