What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scholarship Operations Coordinator position at Tidewater Community College?
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Working Title
Scholarship Operations Coordinator
Role Title
Education Support Spec II
Role Code
29143-SW
FLSA
Nonexempt
Pay Band
03
Position Number
295W0580
Agency
Tidewater Community College
Division
Tidewater Community College (Div)
Work Location
Norfolk - 710
Hiring Range
$16.26 per hour, part time
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
5-Paraprofessionals
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
Part-time position, up to 20 hours per week. Flexible hours between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
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 Scholarship Operations Coordinator will support the administration of the college's scholarship awards managed through the Tidewater Community College Educational Foundation (TCCEF).
This position plays a key role in ensuring a positive experience for both student recipients and scholarship donors by coordinating the scholarship application cycle, maintaining accurate data records, and supporting compliance and reporting processes.
Scholarship Administration
Student & Donor Communication
Data & Systems Management
Operational Support
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
Additional Considerations
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
N/A
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
WGE_3107P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
03/30/2026
Job Close Date
04/23/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Agency Website
Tcc.edu
Contact Name
Lizette White
Email
ldwhite@tcc.edu
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, 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/94849
Posting Summary
Working Title
Scholarship Operations Coordinator
Role Title
Education Support Spec II
Role Code
29143-SW
FLSA
Nonexempt
Pay Band
03
Position Number
295W0580
Agency
Tidewater Community College
Division
Tidewater Community College (Div)
Work Location
Norfolk - 710
Hiring Range
$16.26 per hour, part time
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
5-Paraprofessionals
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
Part-time position, up to 20 hours per week. Flexible hours between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
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 Scholarship Operations Coordinator will support the administration of the college's scholarship awards managed through the Tidewater Community College Educational Foundation (TCCEF).
This position plays a key role in ensuring a positive experience for both student recipients and scholarship donors by coordinating the scholarship application cycle, maintaining accurate data records, and supporting compliance and reporting processes.
Scholarship Administration
- Support the full scholarship application cycle using AwardSpring.
- Assist with application setup, deadline monitoring, and award processing.
- Coordinate scholarship review committees and maintain communication throughout the selection process.
- Award and assist with the disbursement of scholarship funds in compliance with donor agreements and Foundation policies.
Student & Donor Communication
- Draft and send scholarship-related communications to students.
- Assist with donor stewardship activities related to scholarship awards, including reporting support and recipient information coordination.
- Ensure timely and professional responses to scholarship-related inquiries.
Data & Systems Management
- Manage scholarship process using the AwardSpring scholarship platform.
- Enter and maintain accurate scholarship and donor data in Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT (RENXT).
- Maintain organized digital records to support reporting, compliance, and audit readiness.
- Generate internal and donor reports related to scholarship funds and awards.
Operational Support
- Coordinate with the scholarship committee and Central Financial Aid to facilitate post-award processing and the accurate disbursement of scholarship funds to student accounts.
- Assist with documentation and process tracking to manage increasing scholarship volume.
- Support continuous improvement of scholarship workflows.
- Maintain strict confidentiality regarding donor, student, and financial information.
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
- Demonstrated ability to navigate database systems and online platforms.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write professional correspondence.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Demonstrated ability to use professionalism in handling confidential information
- Ability to be detail-oriented, accurate, highly organized and demonstrate time management skills.
- Ability to be proactive and take the initiative
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Adaptable and quick to learn new systems
Additional Considerations
- Experience working in higher education or a nonprofit organization.
- Experience working with database systems (CRM, student systems, or financial platforms).
- Experience supporting committees or managing cyclical administrative processes.
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
N/A
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
WGE_3107P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
03/30/2026
Job Close Date
04/23/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Agency Website
Tcc.edu
Contact Name
Lizette White
ldwhite@tcc.edu
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, 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/94849
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