Budget Specialist, Workforce Solutions

Tidewater Community College; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Tidewater Community College is seeking a Budget Specialist for Workforce Solutions to provide essential fiscal support. You will analyze budgets, track revenue and expenditures, and assist with funding decisions tied to programs and tuition.

The role reports to the Workforce Operations Manager and requires careful attention to detail. The position supports high-volume financial processes in a dynamic educational setting, with regular interaction with students, vendors and staff.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and apply accounting standards.
• Knowledge of GAAP and fund accounting for budget management.
• Experience with budget formulation, evaluation and execution.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; strong written and oral communication.
• Ability to run queries in automated accounting system (Peoplesoft preferred).
• Ability to organize, edit and proof documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide fiscal support for Workforce Solutions by preparing budget reports.
• Track revenue, expenditures and balances for internal and external funds.
• Process payables and funding forms, and assist with budget development.
• Maintain professional communication with students, vendors, faculty and staff.
• Ensure secure transmission of financial documents and proper documentation.

Skills

Data analysis

Budget management

GAAP knowledge

MS Office

Peoplesoft

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Peoplesoft

Modern Campus Experience

Job description

Budget Specialist, Workforce Solutions

Posting Details

• Working Title | Budget Specialist, Workforce Solutions
• Role Title | Admin and Office Spec III
• Role Code | 19013-SW
• FLSA | Nonexempt
• Pay Band | 03
• Position Number | 295R0844
• Agency | Tidewater Community College
• Division | Tidewater Community College (Div)
• Work Location | Suffolk - 800
• Hiring Range | $44,000 - $55,000, 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 through Friday. 8:30am to 5:00pm
• Sensitive Position | No

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.

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 Workforce Budget Specialist will provide fiscal support to Workforce Solutions and report directly to the Workforce Operations Manager. This position provides fiscal support primarily through preparing and analyzing budget reports and tracking revenue, expenditures and balances for internal and external funds. This position provides program-level financial support by processing pay 14s, funding request forms, assisting with budget development for program managers and reviewing and approving funding for tuition, ensuring proper documentation and tracking. This position also maintains professional communication with students, vendors, faculty, and staff, and ensures secure transmission of financial documents.

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 accurately analyze data and apply professional principles/standards for record keeping and accounting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and fund accounting to include budget/financial management practices and techniques.
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of budget formulation, evaluation & execution.
• Skill at the advanced level using email, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
• Microsoft Office Suite preferred.
• Ability to run queries in automated accounting system-Peoplesoft preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and apply appropriate customer service techniques, use sound judgment to resolve client-related issues.
• Ability to organize, key, edit and accurately proof documents to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team to achieve department goals.
• Ability to multitask; meet multiple deadlines at once.
• Must be highly organized and detail oriented.
• Must possess strong critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills.
• Must be adaptable to changing priorities/needs of the division.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite in preparation of multiple types of correspondence, reports, databases, spreadsheets, client tracking/email, and routine office procedures.
• Experience in high volume, fast-paced, multiple responsibilities, with strong attention to detail.

Additional Considerations

• Experience using Peoplesoft and Modern Campus Experience in a higher education setting.
• Operation of a State Vehicle | No
• Supervises Employees | No
• Required Travel | No

Posting Detail Information

• Posting Number | CLS_4623P
• Recruitment Type | General Public - G
• Number of Vacancies | 1
• Position End Date (if temporary) |
• Job Open Date | 07/30/2026
• Job Close Date | 08/13/2026
• 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: 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.