PT Payroll Specialist

Working Title PT Payroll Specialist

Role Title Admin and Office Spec III Role Code 19013-SW FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 03 Position Number 294W0312 Agency Southwest Virginia Community College Division Southwest Virginia Community College (Div) Work Location Tazewell - 185

Hiring Range $16.83

Full Time or Part Time Part Time

Does this position have telework options?
-Telework options are subject to change based on business needs
- No

M-F 7:45a to 4:30p, up to 29 hours per week.

Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) offers career-training programs in numerous technical, industrial and medical fields at a reasonable cost, going so far as to even waive tuition for certain eligible students. Located in Richlands, Virginia, SWCC offers associate’s degrees in such fields as business, education, general studies, liberal arts and science. These degrees are primarily intended for students who wish to transfer to a four-year university.

SWCC also has associate degrees that feature programs intended to lead directly to a career in fields such as Nursing, Radiography and Administration of Justice.

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.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee payroll and personnel records
• Knowledge of basic bookkeeping/accounting principles and practices, State and Federal tax laws as it relates to payroll.
• Ability to analyze discrepancies and interpret payroll data.
• Ability to perform detailed work with numerical data.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to meet strict payroll deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to grasp and utilize a highly technical and automated payroll system.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Ability to work with people and communicate effectively with others in giving and obtaining information.
• Ability to manage high-volume, deadline-driven work
• High school diploma required supplemented by basic bookkeeping/accounting courses and computer classes. An equivalent combination of training and experience may substitute.

• Payroll experience in a higher education setting.
• Payroll experience in a state employment setting.
• Experience with ERP/payroll systems (e.g., Banner, People Soft, or similar)

No Supervises Employees No Required Travel

Some travel may be required.

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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or call DARS at , or DBVI at .

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: /

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.

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.

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.

Job Open Date 07/30/2026 Job Close Date 08/13/2026 Open Until Filled