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IST Instructional Support Assistant

🇺🇸 Spotsylvania, VA 🕑 Part-Time 💰 $28 - $35 per Hour 💻 Other 🗓️ March 6th, 2026
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Germanna Community College is hiring an IST Instructional Support Assistant. This role involves providing academic support to students in IST Cybersecurity, Networking, and Computer Science programs by conducting tutoring sessions, leading Supplemental Instruction study groups, developing instructional support resources, and organizing workshops to prepare students for certifications.

Highlights
  • Provide on-campus and online instructional support to students in IST courses.
  • Lead focused study groups and exam review workshops.
  • Serve as a Supplemental Instruction leader for designated IT courses.
  • Research and develop academic support materials, including handouts and videos, for the ACE website.
  • Conduct outreach to ensure students are aware of ACE programs and services.
  • Maintain current knowledge of IST curricula and remediation trends to align tutoring with best practices and national standards.
  • Required knowledge of computer applications, networking concepts, Python, Java programming, and Microsoft Office.
  • Tutoring or teaching experience is necessary along with good communication skills and the ability to work independently.
  • Position is part-time, 20 hours per week, with a pay range of $28.46 to $34.78 per hour; state benefits do not apply.
  • May require travel between campuses.

IST Instructional Support Assistant Full Description

IST Instructional Support 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  | IST Instructional Support Assistant
Role Title  | Trainer Instructor II
Role Code  | 29112-SW
FLSA  | Nonexempt
Pay Band  | 04
Position Number  | 297W0235
Agency  | Germanna Community College
Division  | Germanna Community College (Div)
Work Location  | Spotsylvania - 177
Hiring Range  | $28.46 - $34.78 per hour; State benefits do not apply.
Emergency/Essential Personnel  | No
EEO Category  | E-Paraprofessional
Full Time or Part Time  | Part Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-  |
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?  |
Work Schedule  | 8:00 am – 7:00 pm – 20 hours per week
Sensitive Position  | No

Job Description 
Germanna Community College is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. The College is a dynamic learning organization that serves as a Germanna regional leader and preferred partner where quality learning experiences enable students to participate effectively in the social, economic, political, intellectual, and cultural life of their communities. Germanna Community College is centrally located in Fredericksburg, VA between Washington D.C. and Richmond and between the Blue Ridge mountains and the Chesapeake Bay. Full of history, the area offers a community rich with diversity, the arts, technology, vineyards, hiking, canoeing/kayaking, and many other activities.

The IST Instructional Assistant will provide academic support to students enrolled in all courses leading to a degree in IST Cybersecurity, IST Networking, and Computer Science Programs, as well as all certification programs within these majors. The IST Instructional Assistant will be responsible for meeting with students on-campus and online during tutoring appointments. The incumbent will also lead weekly focused Supplemental Instruction (SI) study groups and provide instructional assistance to students during workshops for exam reviews or special projects. The IST Instructional Assistant will maintain a current knowledge of IST curricular matters and trends in IST remediation to ensure that IST tutoring at Germanna adheres to best practices and national standards. Other responsibilities include the development of IST instructional support resources. Furthermore, the incumbent will develop innovative means of providing academic support to students enrolled in the Cybersecurity Program throughout the year, including workshops to prepare them to earn certifications. This is a part-time position of 1000 hours per year or 20 hrs/wk.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide on-campus and online instructional support to students in all IST courses. Provide focused study groups and exam review sessions to students Serve as a Supplemental Instruction (SI) leader in designated IT courses. Research and develop handouts, videos, and other academic support materials to supplement IST course content to publish to the ACE website. Conduct outreach to students enrolled in IST courses to ensure that they are aware of available ACE programs and services.
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  | Commitment to working with colleagues, students, and community members. Competency in academic topics including Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts, Networking Concepts, Topics in Networking, Python, and Java Programming Demonstrated competence with all Microsoft Office applications. Tutoring and/or teaching experience Good communication skills and ability to relate to students and faculty Ability to work independently to solve problems
Additional Considerations  | N/A
Operation of a State Vehicle  | No
Supervises Employees  | No
Required Travel  | Travel between campuses may be required.
 Posting Detail Information 
Posting Number  | WGE_3065P
Recruitment Type  | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies  | 1
Position End Date (if temporary)  |
Job Open Date  | 03/04/2026
Job Close Date  | 03/18/2026
Open Until Filled  |
Agency Website  | www.germanna.edu
Contact Name  | Joshua Cave
Email  | jcave@germanna.edu
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  |
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/94153
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * I understand that this position is located in Virginia and I must reside within a reasonable commuting distance or be willing to relocate to ensure consistent, reliable attendance. 
    • Yes
    • No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
  1. Unofficial Transcripts
  2. Alternative Hiring Process Letter