Science Assistant

Working Title Science Assistant Role Title Education Support Assistant Role Code 29141-SW FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 01 Position Number 284W0038 Agency Eastern Shore Community College Division Eastern Shore Community College (Div) Work Location Accomack - 001 Hiring Range $15.00 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- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule

Ability to work a flexible schedule between 15 – 20 hours per week.

Sensitive Position No Job Description Eastern Shore Community College is a member of the Virginia Community College System. The College serves the residents of Accomack County and Northampton County as a two-year institution of higher learning. Operating under policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Eastern Shore Community College Board, the college is financed primarily with state funds, supplemented by contributions from the two counties and the Eastern Shore Community College Foundation.

This position provides support in the Science department’s work on creating, deploying and measuring the effectiveness of a public health campaign designed to address issues around failing septic systems on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. This work is part of a larger team coordinated by the UVA Environmental Institute.

• This temporary position is grant-funded and is restricted to the availability of grant funds. Employment is expected to continue only for the duration of the funding and project needs.

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

• Basic computer experience
• Reliably able to meet for scheduled work sessions either in-person or remotely
• Able to perform academic research online including finding and understanding primary sources
• Able to write proficiently

Additional Considerations

N/A

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel

No

Posting Number WGE_3546P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 11/05/2026 Job Close Date 11/18/2026 Open Until Filled Agency Website https://es.vccs.edu/ Contact Name Alanna Huffman Email [email protected] 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, reasonab…