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IET Project Assistant
Virginia’s Community CollegesFairfax County, Northern VA Community College, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 29 May 2026
💰 $36,000/yr
About the role
Posting Summary
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?
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday; Occasional Evenings and Weekends;
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
General Description:
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.
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 declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required QualificationsKSA 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.
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Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
WGE_3201P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
05/29/2026
Job Close Date
06/19/2026
Open Until Filled
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 colle
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