Northern Virginia Community College
Administrative Specialist
🇺🇸 Loudoun, VA
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $50K - $60K
💻 Other
🗓️ August 25th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is hiring an Administrative Specialist to serve as the primary point of contact at Loudoun's Reston Center. The role involves providing comprehensive clerical, administrative, operational, financial, technical, and customer service support to the Loudoun Director of Campus Operations while managing correspondence, records, budgets, and coordinating project-related tasks.
Highlights
- Primary support for Loudoun's Reston Center faculty, staff, and students.
- Manage files, track expenses, reconcile accounts, and order supplies.
- Oversee mailroom and copier functions, handle phone calls and correspondence.
- Maintain office equipment and assist operational flow at the Reston Center.
- Greet visitors, handle customer needs and complaints with professionalism.
- Utilize College and State systems for record keeping and reporting, including producing ad hoc reports.
- Responsible for inventory, procurement, purchasing, budget actions, and coordinating moves and vendors.
- Required skills include proficiency with Teams, Zoom, Adobe, PeopleSoft, NOVAConnect, and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
- Experience needed in administrative/customer service roles, procurement, inventory management, vendor relations, and office management.
- Hiring range is $50,000-$60,000 annually, full-time position with a Monday-Friday schedule and occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends.
Administrative Specialist Full Description
Administrative Specialist
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
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
Working Title | Administrative Specialist
Role Title | Admin and Office Spec II
Role Code | 19012-FP
FLSA | Nonexempt
Pay Band | 02
Position Number | 28000811
Agency | Northern VA Community College
Division | NV280-Provost Loudoun
Work Location | Loudoun - 107
Hiring Range | $50,000-$60,000
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | F-Admin Supp
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? |
Work Schedule | Monday – Friday; 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM; schedule may vary – some early mornings, evenings and weekends may be required as the needs of the Reston Center change
Sensitive Position | No
Job Description | General Description:
This position will be Loudoun’s Reston Center point of contact for faculty, staff, students and community. This position will provide clerical, administrative, operational, financial, technical, programmatic, customer service support and assistance for Loudoun Director of Campus Operations.
Duties and Tasks:
Provides primary support to the Loudoun’s Reston Center. Maintain and update files. Track monthly expenses, reconcile accounts and order supplies. Responsible for all aspects of mailroom and copier functions. Performs high-level administrative and operational support services for Loudoun’s Reston Center faculty, staff and student. Manages phone calls and correspondence (email, letters, and packages). Maintain office equipment. May assist with the operational flow of the Loudoun’s Reston Center. Greet and direct as needed all internal/external visitors and callers with courtesy while providing accurate and timely information. Assessing customer needs and handling complaints with professionalism. Referring complaints to appropriate parties when necessary. Accurately creates and maintains records and databases. Utilizes regularly available College and State systems to accomplish assigned tasks, goals and objectives for the Loudoun’s Reston Center. Produces ad hoc reports to respond to specific requests related to the Loudoun’s Reston Center, special campus projects and initiatives. Prioritize workload to ensure timely completion of projects and requested reports to ensure smooth and efficient operation of the Loudoun’s Reston Center. Responsible for inventory, procurement, purchasing and budgetary actions that support the Loudoun’s Reston Center. Expected to do project work related to the campus programs and/or MSTB during the time while in Reston. This person will serve as the point person to process all surplus for Reston, process all quotes/requisitions and POs related to the move and oversee movers and/or vendors as needed to vacate the space.
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 | KSAs: Knowledge of general business and office functions, practices, equipment, systems, and procedures. Knowledge of college programs, policies and procedures and the ability to interpret and explain them. Ability to exhibit discretion and diplomacy while maintaining information security and confidentiality regarding sensitive information. Strong problem solving, project management, analytical, critical thinking, and computer skills. Strong interpersonal skills used in daily interactions with a diverse population of internal and external individuals. Ability to work in an administrative/fast-paced environment that requires organization, precision, and accuracy. Ability to analyze data, prepare professional reports/summaries, preserve data integrity, and focus on attention to detail. Ability to be self-motivated and exercise independent judgment, with minimal or no supervision. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Able to work flexible work schedules. Proactively manage time and multiple priorities to meet established deadlines. Knowledge of computer operations including Teams, Zoom, Adobe, PeopleSoft and NOVAConnect and proven ability to learn new technologies. Self-starter who is ready to upskill in procurement, inventory management, logistics, and project management.
Minimum Work Experience: Administrative and customer services (in-person, email, and telephone) experience in a high-volume environment and responding to a variety of inquiries from diverse populations Experience in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel. Experience with procurement and inventory management. Experience working with vendors/contractors. Experience in office management.
Additional Considerations | Prior work experience in higher education. Experience with the creation and/or maintenance of file and database management. Experience coordinating and facilitating collaborations with student groups, academic departments, administrative departments, and the community. Bilingual (Spanish)
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | No
Required Travel | May be required to travel to other NOVA campuses occasionally. Should expect to travel from NOVA Reston location to NOVA Loudoun Campus regularly.
Role Title | Admin and Office Spec II
Role Code | 19012-FP
FLSA | Nonexempt
Pay Band | 02
Position Number | 28000811
Agency | Northern VA Community College
Division | NV280-Provost Loudoun
Work Location | Loudoun - 107
Hiring Range | $50,000-$60,000
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | F-Admin Supp
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? |
Work Schedule | Monday – Friday; 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM; schedule may vary – some early mornings, evenings and weekends may be required as the needs of the Reston Center change
Sensitive Position | No
Job Description | General Description:
This position will be Loudoun’s Reston Center point of contact for faculty, staff, students and community. This position will provide clerical, administrative, operational, financial, technical, programmatic, customer service support and assistance for Loudoun Director of Campus Operations.
Duties and Tasks:
Provides primary support to the Loudoun’s Reston Center. Maintain and update files. Track monthly expenses, reconcile accounts and order supplies. Responsible for all aspects of mailroom and copier functions. Performs high-level administrative and operational support services for Loudoun’s Reston Center faculty, staff and student. Manages phone calls and correspondence (email, letters, and packages). Maintain office equipment. May assist with the operational flow of the Loudoun’s Reston Center. Greet and direct as needed all internal/external visitors and callers with courtesy while providing accurate and timely information. Assessing customer needs and handling complaints with professionalism. Referring complaints to appropriate parties when necessary. Accurately creates and maintains records and databases. Utilizes regularly available College and State systems to accomplish assigned tasks, goals and objectives for the Loudoun’s Reston Center. Produces ad hoc reports to respond to specific requests related to the Loudoun’s Reston Center, special campus projects and initiatives. Prioritize workload to ensure timely completion of projects and requested reports to ensure smooth and efficient operation of the Loudoun’s Reston Center. Responsible for inventory, procurement, purchasing and budgetary actions that support the Loudoun’s Reston Center. Expected to do project work related to the campus programs and/or MSTB during the time while in Reston. This person will serve as the point person to process all surplus for Reston, process all quotes/requisitions and POs related to the move and oversee movers and/or vendors as needed to vacate the space.
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 | KSAs: Knowledge of general business and office functions, practices, equipment, systems, and procedures. Knowledge of college programs, policies and procedures and the ability to interpret and explain them. Ability to exhibit discretion and diplomacy while maintaining information security and confidentiality regarding sensitive information. Strong problem solving, project management, analytical, critical thinking, and computer skills. Strong interpersonal skills used in daily interactions with a diverse population of internal and external individuals. Ability to work in an administrative/fast-paced environment that requires organization, precision, and accuracy. Ability to analyze data, prepare professional reports/summaries, preserve data integrity, and focus on attention to detail. Ability to be self-motivated and exercise independent judgment, with minimal or no supervision. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Able to work flexible work schedules. Proactively manage time and multiple priorities to meet established deadlines. Knowledge of computer operations including Teams, Zoom, Adobe, PeopleSoft and NOVAConnect and proven ability to learn new technologies. Self-starter who is ready to upskill in procurement, inventory management, logistics, and project management.
Minimum Work Experience: Administrative and customer services (in-person, email, and telephone) experience in a high-volume environment and responding to a variety of inquiries from diverse populations Experience in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel. Experience with procurement and inventory management. Experience working with vendors/contractors. Experience in office management.
Additional Considerations | Prior work experience in higher education. Experience with the creation and/or maintenance of file and database management. Experience coordinating and facilitating collaborations with student groups, academic departments, administrative departments, and the community. Bilingual (Spanish)
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | No
Required Travel | May be required to travel to other NOVA campuses occasionally. Should expect to travel from NOVA Reston location to NOVA Loudoun Campus regularly.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | CLS_3968P
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 08/22/2025
Job Close Date | 08/31/2025
Open Until Filled | No
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 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 At a Glance | Northern Virginia Community College. 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 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 www.nvcc.edu. The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVA’s Annual Security Reports.
Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia.
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.
Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/88186
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 08/22/2025
Job Close Date | 08/31/2025
Open Until Filled | No
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 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 At a Glance | Northern Virginia Community College. 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 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 www.nvcc.edu. The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVA’s Annual Security Reports.
Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia.
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.
Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/88186
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * I understand that only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications and only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my application and resume will be credited.
- Yes
- No
- * I understand that this position is not telework eligible and I will be required to attend work in-person.
- Yes
- No
- * I understand this position is located in Virginia and I will be required to reside in the DMV metro area.
- Yes
- No
- * Do you now or in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have administrative and customer services (in-person, email, and telephone) experience in a high-volume environment and responding to a variety of inquiries from diverse populations?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience in Microsoft Office Suite, including using Microsoft Excel ?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience with procurement and inventory management ?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience working with vendors/contractors ?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience in office management?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Other Document
- Alternative Hiring Process Letter
- (877) 340-5577
- ats@ssc.vccs.edu
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