Biotechnology Project Vital Assistant

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.

Employment Type:

Full Time.

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Telework Options:
No. Bilingual/Multilingual Requirement:
No.

Virginia Western Community College is a two‑year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System. The college is located on a 70‑acre campus in southwestern Roanoke, VA, and serves the communities of Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County.

This role is the Biotechnology Project Vital Assistant. The position is a restricted, full‑time role contingent upon the conditions of the Go Virginia Project Vital grant, with funding secured from July 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027.

• Communication and coordination with K‑12 community partners to develop and execute STEM outreach events within K‑12 classrooms.
• Communication and coordination of meetings with biotechnology ecosystem leaders.
• Planning and execution of events such as VWCC’s STEM Day, STEM teacher summer trainings, summer camps, recruiting events, and field trips.
• Working with marketing to develop flyers and other event materials, and recording and reporting event metrics and tracking student research experiences.
• Collaborating with the VWCC Community College Access Program (CCAP) advising team and the Enrollment Center to inform high‑school graduates about biotechnology opportunities at VWCC.
• Supporting recruitment efforts for the Biotechnology program.

May be required to perform other duties as assigned, and to assist the agency or state government in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

• Knowledge of basic principles of biotechnology, biology, and/or life sciences.
• Ability to coordinate speakers, high school tours, and 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 and industry partners.
• Strong communication, documentation, organizational, scheduling, and record‑keeping skills.
• Ability to track and document data such as participation numbers.
• Experience in conducting STEM outreach events, speaking to small groups about STEM content, and 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 in a fast‑paced environment and providing customer service to diverse groups and partners.
• Experience planning, organizing, and scheduling events and meetings.
• Ability to work effectively in a high‑pressure, fast‑paced environment.

• Demonstrated ability to run small group activities, manage a classroom, 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.

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon 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), and completion of a Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants 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.

The VCCS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA) and provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in need of access to application, interview, and selection processes when requested.

VCCS uses E‑Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. Applicants will be required to complete an I‑9 form and provide documentation of identity.