STEM Programs & Events Support Specialist

Northern Virginia Community College; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Student support

Event coordination

Tools

Canvas

ALEKS

MyLab

Excel

Canva

Job description

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.