What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biotechnology Project Vital Assistant position at Virginia Western Community College?
Posting Summary
Working Title
Biotechnology Project Vital Assistant
Role Title
Admin and Office Spec III
Role Code
19013-SW
FLSA
Nonexempt
Pay Band
03
Position Number
286R0284
Agency
Virginia Western Community College
Division
Virginia Western Community College (Div)
Work Location
Roanoke (City) - 770
Hiring Range
$33,828 to $50,000
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
6-Administrative Support
Full Time or Part Time
Full 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?
No
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday 8am-5pm
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System, a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board.
Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400
enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses.
Virginia Western Community College, located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of the Roanoke Valley, is accepting applications for a Biotechnology Project Vital Assistant. The major responsibilities of this position include communication and coordination with K-12 community partners to develop and execute STEM outreach events within the K-12 classrooms, communicate and coordinate meetings with Biotechnology ecosystem leaders, and planning and execution of events including VWCC’s STEM Day, STEM teacher summer trainings, summer camps, recruiting events, and field trips. Additionally, this position will be responsible for working with marketing to develop flyers and other materials for the events, as well as recording and reporting metrics of these events and tracking student research experiences. The individual in this role will also work with the VWCC Community College Access Program (CCAP) advising team and the Enrollment Center to ensure high-school graduates are aware of the opportunities in Biotechnology at VWCC. Overall, this position is aimed at supporting recruitment efforts for the Biotechnology program.
This is a restricted, full-time position contingent upon the conditions of the Go Virginia Project Vital grant. Funding for this position has been secured from July 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027
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
- Knowledge of basic principles of Biotechnology, Biology, and/or Life Sciences to relay project objectives and impact to local stakeholders including industry leaders and local educational institutions.
- Ability to coordinate speakers, high school tours, and high school outreach activities.
- Ability to conduct and lead outreach activities with diverse student populations.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment, with various departments on campus and with industry partners.
- Ability to work effectively in a diverse community and meet the needs of diverse student populations, faculty and other internal and external partners served.
- Strong communication, documentation, organizational, scheduling, and record-keeping skills.
- Ability to track and document data such as participation numbers.
- Ability to plan and schedule events and meetings.
- Exceptional and professional customer services skills, working with external and internal partners.
- Ability to provide helpful, courteous, accessible, responsive, and knowledgeable service.
- Ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
- Experience conducting STEM outreach events.
- Experience speaking to small groups about STEM related content.
- Experience building relationships with external partners.
- Experience using computers and software applications for record-keeping, communication, and tracking purposes (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
- Experience performing basic clerical duties (e.g., filing, record keeping, preparing requisitions, etc.) in a fast-paced work environment.
- Experience providing customer service to diverse groups and partners.
- Experience planning, organizing, and scheduling events and meetings.
Additional Considerations
- Demonstrated ability to run small group activities, manage a classroom, speak and interact with middle school/high school students
- Demonstrated ability to adapt or develop outreach activities and content to appropriate age-based audiences.
- Coursework, training, and/or experience in a science-related field
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
N/A
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
CLS_4506P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
06/10/2026
Job Close Date
06/30/2026
Open Until Filled
Agency Website
Contact Name
Lindsey Weston
Email
hrapps@virginiawestern.edu
Phone Number
540-857-7305
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
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.
Salary : $33,828 - $50,000