Student Center Assistant (Virginia Beach) (2 Positions)

VCCS; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Tidewater Community College’s Virginia Beach campus invites applicants for the Student Center Assistant role (2 positions). The role supports student life spaces, engages with students, and helps create a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment while aiding leadership development.

Responsibilities include assisting at the information desk, coordinating events, monitoring spaces, and reporting issues to staff. Requires strong communication, organization, and reliability.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform active listening and demonstrate an understanding of student concerns and needs.
• 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 and demonstrate strong organizational skills.
• Experience with activities and event planning; and with event set-ups.
• Ability to take initiative, perform duties independently and as a team member.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize duties in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality service in the Student Center areas including the Office of Student Life, Information Desk, event spaces, and Fitness and Gaming area.
• Ability to work independently and report participation highlights to supervisors.
• Perform routine maintenance and clean program and workspaces.
• Provide input on campus culture and out-of-classroom education enrichment.
• Report facility and event concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Provide feedback on processes and services and suggest improvements.
• Notify proper staff immediately in emergencies, disturbances, or alarms.
• Adhere to closing procedures and review policies to maintain compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Active listening

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Organization

Ability to work independently

Flexibility

Event planning

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Google Suite

Job description

Student Center Assistant (Virginia Beach) (2 Positions)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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

Posting Summary

Working Title

Working Title Student Center Assistant (Virginia Beach) (2 Positions)

Role Title

Role Title Education Support Specialist I

Role Code

Role Code 29142-SW

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Pay Band

Pay Band 02

Position Number

Position Number 295W0006

Agency

Agency Tidewater Community College

Division

Division Tidewater Community College (Div)

Work Location

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $15.18 per hour, part time

Emergency/Essential Personnel No

EEO Category

EEO Category 6-Administrative Support

Full Time or Part Time

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

25 hours per week (each position) 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

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 Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach Student Center and Tidewater Community College.

Additional Considerations

N/A

Operation of a State Vehicle

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

N/A

Posting Number

Posting Number WGE_3564P

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 2

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 11/13/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 12/02/2026

Open Until Filled No

Agency Website

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

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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