STEM Grant Support Specialist

Working Title:

STEM Grant Support Specialist
Role

Title:

Admin and Office Spec II
Role Code: 19012-FP
FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 02, Position Number: 280W1502
Agency:
Northern VA Community College, Division NV280-Provost, Information and Engineering Technologies

Work Location:

Prince William - 153
Hiring Range: $19/hr
Emergency/Essential Personnel:
Yes
Type:
Part Time (8:30am to 5pm)

The STEM Grant Support Specialist provides essential support with administrative tasks. They will also support the principal investigators (PI’s) of SYSTEMic’s existing federal, state, local and private grants in the management and coordination of activities.

• Maintaining grant files
• Managing databases
• Coordinating tasks and conference events within the department and the college
• Accurately input, update, and maintain grant data in databases and spreadsheets
• Draft reports from program data
• Maintain physical and digital records
• Assist with budget tracking
• Financial recordkeeping
• Review peer‑reviewed academic research
• Manage references using citation management tools

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.

• Knowledge of the disciplinary norms and proper citation practices required for peer‑reviewed academic research.
• Ability to generate reports.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of STEM programs and program activities/events.
• Excellent communication and partner relation skills.

• Experience procurement and supply ordering
• Experience customer service
• Experience using office software, such as Microsoft Office Suite and Excel.

• Experience working in administrative or operations support at a community college setting or in higher education.
• Experience with procurement and purchasing, including State purchasing (eVA) policies.

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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..aspx or call DARS at 800‑552‑5019, or DBVI at 800‑622‑2155.

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: .

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.