Admission and Enrollment Specialist

Virginia Community Colleges

Virginia Beach (VA)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 42,000

Full time

20 hours ago

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Job summary

Tidewater Community College in Virginia Beach is seeking an Admission and Enrollment Specialist to support the Office of Admission and Enrollment Services. You will process applications, scan documents, handle registrations, and assist as part of the college-wide recruitment team.

The role requires knowledge of FERPA and college policies, with strong customer service and the ability to work with diverse student populations.

Qualifications

Knowledge of effective customer services techniques.
Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to work as part of a fast-paced admissions team.
Knowledge of FERPA and college policies related to admissions and enrollment.
Experience with student recruitment and matriculation processes.
Ability to train and support part-time staff and student workers.
Collaborate with campus offices to plan recruitment and admissions activities.

Responsibilities

Process admissions applications and scan admissions documents.
Process registrations and related documents.
Serve as part of the college-wide recruitment team.
Assist as the alternative domicile officer as needed.
Engage with campus faculty and staff to support admissions activities.

Skills

Customer service

Diversity communication

Team collaboration

Policy interpretation

Recruitment knowledge

Staff training

Office coordination

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Posting Summary

Working Title

Working Title Admission and Enrollment Specialist

Role Title

Role Code

Role Code 29143-SW

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Pay Band

Pay Band 03

Position Number

Position Number 29500061

Agency

Agency Tidewater Community College

Division

Division Tidewater Community College (Div)

Work Location

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $35,012 - $42,000, commensurate w/ experience.

Emergency/Essential Personnel No

EEO Category

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time or Part Time Full Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

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?

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

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

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

Posting Number

Posting Number CLS_4791P

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/06/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 10/20/2026

Agency Website

Agency Website TCC.edu

Additional Information

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

VCCSuses 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.

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