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IET Project Assistant

🇺🇸 Annandale, Virginia 🕑 Part-Time 💰 $18 per Hour 💻 Information Technology 🗓️ September 3rd, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Virginia's Community College System is hiring an IET Project Assistant for Northern Virginia Community College. The role supports the Information and Engineering Technologies division's programs, strategic initiatives, and grant-funded projects. It coordinates with faculty, staff, and funding agencies while helping develop and test IoT devices and course materials.

Highlights
  • Support the development and testing of IoT devices used in IET coursework.
  • Assist in reviewing and testing IET course materials and hands-on lab exercises.
  • Coordinate project activities, documentation, and reporting for divisional initiatives and grants.
  • Collaborate with faculty, staff, community partners, and funding agencies on program objectives.
  • Support grant investigators with project-related activities and compliance tracking.
  • Experience and/or training in information technology, business, or a related field.
  • Part-time position paid $18 per hour.

IET Project Assistant Full Description




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IET Project Assistant
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
Posting Details
 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.
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 declared by the Governor.
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 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  | Additional Considerations: Experience in an academic environment working with academic programs. Experience working with community college and/or high school students.
Operation of a State Vehicle  | No
Supervises Employees  | No
Required Travel  | n/a
 Posting Detail Information 
Posting Number  | WGE_3425P
Recruitment Type  | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies  | 1
Position End Date (if temporary)  |
Job Open Date  | 09/02/2026
Job Close Date  | 09/23/2026
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 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 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.
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/100757
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * 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
  2. * I understand that this position is not telework eligible and I will be required to attend work in-person. 
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * I understand this position is located in Virginia and I will be required to reside in the DMV metro area. 
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Do you now or in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States? 
    • Yes
    • No 
  5. * Do you have experience and/or training in information technology, business or related field? 
    • Yes
    • No
  6. * Do you have experience in assisting with program management? 
    • Yes
    • No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  2. Other Document
  3. Alternative Hiring Process Letter
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