What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant position at Northern VA Community College?
Posting Summary
Working Title
Administrative Assistant
Role Title
Admin and Office Spec II
Role Code
19012-FP
FLSA
Nonexempt
Pay Band
02
Position Number
280W0945
Agency
Northern VA Community College
Division
NV280-Provost Annandale
Work Location
Fairfax County - 059
Hiring Range
$19/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
Four-five days a week Monday-Friday up to 29 hours a week during the hours of 9:30 am and 6:30 pm
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
General Description:
The purpose of this position is to provide ENG/ESL administrative support to the division of Languages, Arts and Social Sciences at the Annandale campus. The administrative assistant helps to manage the day-to-day operation of the ENG/ESL office and help with other disciplines as needed.
Duties and Tasks:
The purpose of this position is to provide ENG/ESL administrative support to the division of Languages, Arts and Social Sciences at the Annandale campus. The administrative assistant helps to manage the day-to-day operation of the ENG/ESL office and help with other disciplines as needed.
Duties and Tasks:
- Performs routine office support activities
- Provide customer service to students and division visitors
- Answers phones and emails
- Assist with contacting students following course changes and enrollment cancellations
- Helps enroll students in classes and helps them understand their schedules
- Provides administrative support to the ENG/ESL Administrative Assistant, Associate Dean and ENG/ESL faculty
- May be required to maintain records and filing systems
- Applies knowledge of basic office practices, procedures and equipment (customer service, telephone computer, copier)
- Serves as first point of contact for the division if needed
- Applies knowledge of grammar, punctuation, spelling and basic mathematics
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's/Required Qualifications
KSA’s Requirements:
- Customer service skills and phone etiquette
- Time management and organizational skills
- Ability to learn new technologies
- Ability to work well under supervision
- Detail oriented skills
- Oral and written communication skills in English
Minimum Requirements:
- Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience working in customer service
- Experience working in an office setting.
- Experience answering phones and emails
Additional Considerations
Additional Considerations:
- Proficiency in a foreign language
- Experience with educational setting
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
n/a
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
WGE_3270P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
07/08/2026
Job Close Date
08/03/2026
Open Until Filled
Agency Website
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:
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
The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVA’s Annual Security Reports.
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: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
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.
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