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PT Biotechnology Vital Project Assistant
Virginia Jobs, Roanoke, Virginia, United States, 24157
Title:
PT Biotechnology Vital Project Assistant
Agency:
Virginia Western Community College
Location:
Roanoke (City) - 770
FLSA:
Nonexempt
Hiring Range:
$16.26 to $35.00
Full Time or Part Time:
Part Time
Additional Detail
Job Description: Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System, a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board.
Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400 enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses.
Virginia Western is accepting applications for a part-time Biotechnology Vital Project Assistant. This position performs outreach and administrative responsibilities to support the goals and objectives of a three-year Go Virginia project called Project Vital. The grant objective is to build a new pipeline of skilled technicians and support the growing Biotechnology industry in the area. Responsibilities of this position include communication and coordination with the Biotechnology ecosystem leaders, planning and execution of STEM Day, a STEM teacher summer conference, recruiting events, field trips, recording and reporting metrics of recruiting events, and tracking student research experiences. Additionally, this position will help in the coordination of Biotechnology summer camps, VWCC poster sessions, organized summer teacher training opportunities and the Biotechnology academy. The individual in this role will also work with the VWCC Community College Access Program (CCAP) advising team and the Enrollment Center to ensure high-school graduates are aware of the opportunities in Biotechnology at VWCC. Additionally, the individual in this role will plan and coordinate outreach activities at middle and high schools in the college's service area.
This is a restricted, part-time wage position contingent upon the conditions of the Go Virginia Project Vital grant. Funding for this position has been secured from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027.
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience speaking to small groups about STEM related content. Experience using computers and software applications for record-keeping, communication, and tracking purposes (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite). Experience performing basic clerical duties (e.g., filing, record-keeping, preparing requisitions, etc.) in a fast-paced work environment. Experience providing customer service to diverse groups and partners. Experience planning, organizing, and scheduling events and meetings. Experience conducting outreach and building relationships with external partners. Knowledge of basic principles of Biotechnology/Biology and Life Sciences to relay project objectives and impact to local stakeholders including industry leaders and local educational institutions. Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment, with various departments on campus and with industry partners. Ability to work effectively in a diverse community and meet the needs of diverse student populations, faculty and other internal and external partners served. Strong communication, documentation, organizational, scheduling, and record-keeping skills. Ability to plan and schedule events and meetings. Exceptional and professional customer service skills, working with external and/or internal partners. Ability to provide helpful, courteous, accessible, responsive, and knowledgeable service. Ability to coordinate outreach activities, speakers, high school tours, and high school outreach activities. Ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment. Ability to track and document data such as participation numbers. Additional Considerations:
Knowledge of Commonwealth of Virginia purchasing requirements and procedures. Demonstrated ability to run small group activities, manage a classroom, speak and interact with middle school/high school students.
PT Biotechnology Vital Project Assistant
Agency:
Virginia Western Community College
Location:
Roanoke (City) - 770
FLSA:
Nonexempt
Hiring Range:
$16.26 to $35.00
Full Time or Part Time:
Part Time
Additional Detail
Job Description: Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System, a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board.
Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400 enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses.
Virginia Western is accepting applications for a part-time Biotechnology Vital Project Assistant. This position performs outreach and administrative responsibilities to support the goals and objectives of a three-year Go Virginia project called Project Vital. The grant objective is to build a new pipeline of skilled technicians and support the growing Biotechnology industry in the area. Responsibilities of this position include communication and coordination with the Biotechnology ecosystem leaders, planning and execution of STEM Day, a STEM teacher summer conference, recruiting events, field trips, recording and reporting metrics of recruiting events, and tracking student research experiences. Additionally, this position will help in the coordination of Biotechnology summer camps, VWCC poster sessions, organized summer teacher training opportunities and the Biotechnology academy. The individual in this role will also work with the VWCC Community College Access Program (CCAP) advising team and the Enrollment Center to ensure high-school graduates are aware of the opportunities in Biotechnology at VWCC. Additionally, the individual in this role will plan and coordinate outreach activities at middle and high schools in the college's service area.
This is a restricted, part-time wage position contingent upon the conditions of the Go Virginia Project Vital grant. Funding for this position has been secured from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027.
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience speaking to small groups about STEM related content. Experience using computers and software applications for record-keeping, communication, and tracking purposes (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite). Experience performing basic clerical duties (e.g., filing, record-keeping, preparing requisitions, etc.) in a fast-paced work environment. Experience providing customer service to diverse groups and partners. Experience planning, organizing, and scheduling events and meetings. Experience conducting outreach and building relationships with external partners. Knowledge of basic principles of Biotechnology/Biology and Life Sciences to relay project objectives and impact to local stakeholders including industry leaders and local educational institutions. Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment, with various departments on campus and with industry partners. Ability to work effectively in a diverse community and meet the needs of diverse student populations, faculty and other internal and external partners served. Strong communication, documentation, organizational, scheduling, and record-keeping skills. Ability to plan and schedule events and meetings. Exceptional and professional customer service skills, working with external and/or internal partners. Ability to provide helpful, courteous, accessible, responsive, and knowledgeable service. Ability to coordinate outreach activities, speakers, high school tours, and high school outreach activities. Ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment. Ability to track and document data such as participation numbers. Additional Considerations:
Knowledge of Commonwealth of Virginia purchasing requirements and procedures. Demonstrated ability to run small group activities, manage a classroom, speak and interact with middle school/high school students.