Administrative Assistant

Posting Details

Posting Summary


Working Title
Administrative Assistant


Role Title
Admin and Office Spec III


Role Code
19013-SW


FLSA
Nonexempt


Pay Band
03


Position Number
299W0016


Agency
Mountain Empire Community College


Division
Mountain Empire Community College (Div)


Work Location
Wise - 195


Hiring Range
$16.90 per hour


Emergency/Essential Personnel
No


EEO Category
6-Administrative Support


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?
No


Work Schedule


Up to 29 hours per week on Monday - Friday and between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. After hours recruiting and division events may be required from time to time.

Sensitive Position
Yes


Job Description

Mountain Empire Community College is a comprehensive two-year college serving residents of Lee, Scott, Wise, and Dickenson counties, and the City of Norton. MECC is one of twenty-three colleges in the Virginia Community College System and operates under policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Local Advisory Board. The College is financed primarily with state funds, supplemented by contributions from the local jurisdictions.

This administrative assistant position serves in multiple clerical, purchasing, and customer service roles for the School of Information and Industrial Technologies and Workforce Solutions and its accredited programs. This position interacts with students, division faculty, advisors, advisory committees, and the public and requires office presence, organization and efficiency. Telework opportunities are not provided with this position.

This is a part-time, temporary position established to provide administrative support during an extended employee absence. The duration of the position will depend on operational needs and may end if the employee returns to work.

This position also provides an excellent opportunity for an individual to demonstrate their administrative skills, become familiar with the college and its operations, and make a meaningful contribution to the division. Depending on future staffing needs, performance, and available funding, the temporary position may provide an opportunity to be considered for a permanent, full-time position with benefits. While continued employment or a permanent position cannot be guaranteed, successful performance in this role may position the individual well for future opportunities with the college.

This position is designated as a covered employee in a non-restricted position in accordance with Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM) Policy 2.20. A non-restricted position is one that is funded by sources considered continuous or recurring, such as Educational and General Funds.

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


Knowledge, skills, and abilities required to be successful in the position:

• Ability to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
• Resourceful in the absence of a supervisor.
• Basic understanding of accounting systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Basic understanding of clerical procedures and systems such as record keeping and filing.
• Ability to work independently.
• Proficient in technology - use of computers and common business software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to learn and effectively use new software, systems, and technology as required by the position.

Required minimum qualifications:

• High school graduate or GED
• Demonstrated experience performing administrative duties and responsibilities in a professional office or organizational setting.which can be substituted with an associate's or higher degree in an applicable field.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Demonstrated experience performing budget reconciliations which can be substituted with higher education courses in accounting or business.

Additional Considerations


Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) certification.
Current certifications in the various applications within Microsoft Office Suite.
Demonstrated experience in purchasing and/or receiving.

Operation of a State Vehicle
No


Supervises Employees
No


Required Travel


Little if any travel will be required.

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number
WGE_3370P


Recruitment Type
General Public - G


Number of Vacancies
1


Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date
08/19/2026


Job Close Date
09/01/2026


Open Until Filled
No


Agency Website




Contact Name
Cory Darnell


Email
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Phone Number
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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: or call DARS at View phone number on click.appcast.io, or DBVI at View phone number on click.appcast.io

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:

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.

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