Entry Level Lab Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Posting Details
Posting Summary
Working Title
PT Administrative Assistant/Culinary Arts Lab Technician
Role Title
Admin and Office Spec III
Role Code
19013-SW
FLSA
Nonexempt
Pay Band
03
Position Number
286W0578
Agency
Virginia Western Community College
Division
Virginia Western Community College (Div)
Work Location
Roanoke (City) - 770
Hiring Range
$16.83 - $20.00
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
29 hrs per week/Schedule TBD during M-F work week
Sensitive Position
No
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 Community College is accepting applications for a part-time Administrative Assistant/Culinary Arts Lab Technician in the Culinary Arts Department in the School of Business, Technologies & Trades. This position provides kitchen lab management and administrative assistance to the faculty in the culinary arts program. Position duties include assistance with inventory management, inventory delivery receipt and stocking/storage, facility upkeep including cleaning and maintenance requests, various clerical duties in support of the program and faculty to include supporting multiple kitchen labs (preparation/setup/breakdown).
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
Experience in office management, purchasing procedures, managing inventory and ability to complete basic math calculations. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a busy environment. Experience in using computers and software. Experience in Internet navigation skills and web-based software. Effective public relations skills and the abilityto work with a diverse population including employees, students, and the general public. Effective verbal and written communications skills.
Additional Considerations
Associate's degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Business, Office Management, or related field. Preferred qualifications include knowledge of the academic environment, PeopleSoft, EVA, and Microsoft Office. Ability to lift up to of 50 pounds and use of hand trucks/carts. Experience in the food-service industry in purchasing, inventory and food rotation, general kitchen cleaning and sanitizing and customer service/retail.
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
N/A
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
WGE_3411P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
08/28/2026
Job Close Date
09/07/2026
Open Until Filled
Agency Website
www.virginiawestern.edu
Contact Name
Lindsey Weston
Email
hrapps@virginiawestern.edu
Phone Number
540-857-7305
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, 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.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/100541