Student Center Assistant- Portsmouth (2 positions)

Virginia's Community Colleges

Working Title Student Center Assistant- Portsmouth (2 positions)

Role Title Education Support Assistant

Role Code 29141-SW

FLSA Nonexempt

Pay Band 01

Position Number 295W0200

Agency Tidewater Community College

Division Tidewater Community College (Div)

Work Location Portsmouth - 740

Hiring Range $14.31 per hour, part time

Emergency/Essential Personnel No

EEO Category C-Technician

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 hours per week to be scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Occasional nights and weekends also required

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 28,000 students in 2019-20. 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 3,203 graduates in 2019-2020, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 36% enrolled at TCC. TCC’s institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

The Portsmouth Campus Student Center provides a quality space and program opportunities for students to study, relax, play, exercise, learn and interact with other students, staff and the Hampton Roads Community. The Student Center Assistant will monitor these spaces, facilitate activities, and engage directly with students to create a co-curricular environment that is safe, orderly, inclusive, and inviting for the entire student population. Additionally, the Student Center Assistant is responsible for supporting student leadership development. This position is integral to cultivating positive experiences for guests of the Student Center.

Functional Responsibilities:

Provide quality service in the various areas of the Student Center, to include the Office of Student Life, Information Desk, event spaces, and the Fitness and Gaming area. Ability to work independently. Report participation highlights and attendance data to supervisors. Perform routine maintenance and clean program and workspaces. Provide input on the development of campus culture and out-of-classroom education enrichment. Report facility and event concerns to appropriate personnel. Provide feedback and input on ways to improve processes and services. Immediate notification to proper professional staff in the event of emergency situations, disturbances, or alarms within the center. Adhere to standard closing procedures, including floor walk-through and equipment shut-down. Review institutional policy and procedures to maintain compliance. Other duties that may be assigned.

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

  • Ability to perform active listening and demonstrate an understanding of student concerns and needs being relational.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
  • Basic computer skills in operating and troubleshooting Microsoft Suite and Google Suite.
  • Ability to interact in a courteous and professional manner.
  • Ability to follow instructions. Demonstrated strong organizational skills.
  • Experience with activities and event planning; and with event set-ups (i.e. experience setting up tables, chairs, equipment, etc.).
  • Ability to take initiative, to perform duties independently and as a member of a team. Demonstrated ability to prioritize duties in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Punctuality and the ability to work a flexible schedule to support the various events and hours of operation of the building.
  • Demonstrated ability to enforce and adhere to all relevant policies and procedures set forth by the Portsmouth Student Center and Tidewater Community College.

Additional Considerations

N/A

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

N/A

Posting Number WGE_2562P

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date 06/04/2025

Job Close Date 06/18/2025

Open Until Filled No

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: 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/85678

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