What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admission and Enrollment Specialist position at Tidewater Community College?
Posting Summary
Working Title
Admission and Enrollment Specialist
Role Title
Education Support Spec II
Role Code
29143-SW
FLSA
Nonexempt
Pay Band
03
Position Number
29500061
Agency
Tidewater Community College
Division
Tidewater Community College (Div)
Work Location
Virginia Beach - 810
Hiring Range
$35,012 - $42,000, commensurate w/ experience.
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
5-Paraprofessionals
Full Time or Part Time
Full 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
Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some evenings and weekends may be required during peak enrollment periods.
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads – both students and employers – for 50 years. It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force. TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads, enrolling nearly 25,000 students in 2024-25. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System, Tidewater Community College (TCC) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions. The college had 3,399 graduates in 2024-2025, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 33% enrolled at TCC. TCC’s institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
The purpose of this position is to support the Office of Admission and Enrollment Services. The incumbent implements and executes policies and procedures prescribed by the Office of Admissions and Enrollment, to include processing applications for admissions, scanning admissions documents, processing registrations and, related documents, servicing as part of the college-wide recruitment team and, serving as the alternative domicile officer.
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 of effective customer services techniques
- Ability to work effectively and communicate with students of diverse backgrounds
- Ability to work as a team member in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge and ability to interpret, apply and communicate VCCS, FERPA, and college policies and procedures as it relates to admission, enrollment, records and grades
- Knowledge of recruitment and college matriculation process, especially as applied to community college education
- Ability to train and support part-time staff and student workers in carrying out the functions of the admissions office which includes information programs, campus tours, and accurate completion of admissions documents
- Ability to collaborate with campus faculty, staff, and college-wide offices to plan and implement student recruitment and admissions activities
- Ability to organize and maintain files
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suites
- Experience in Higher Education
Additional Considerations
- Experience in Admission and Enrollment Services
- Experience with student recruitment
- Community College experience
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
CLS_4658P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
08/17/2026
Job Close Date
08/31/2026
Open Until Filled
Agency Website
TCC.edu
Contact Name
Email
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:
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.
Salary : $35,012 - $42,000