Testing Center Specialist (VAB) Tidewater Community College
8 Virginia Beach, VA Job Details Part-time $14.67 an hour 22 hours ago Qualifications Statistics Computer operation Multilingual Student recruitment Faculty collaboration Word processing Data reporting Student information system Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Mid-level Customer inquiry handling Administrative experience PeopleSoft Standardized test administration Productivity software Appointment scheduling Test-based student assessment Database software proficiency Full Job Description Posting Summary Working Title Testing Center Specialist (VAB) Role Title Education Support Specialist I Role Code 29142-SW FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 02 Position Number 295W0295 Agency Tidewater Community College Division Tidewater Community College (Div) Work Location Virginia Beach
- 810 Hiring Range $14.67 per hour, part time Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category 6-Administrative Support 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; Up to 29hrs per week 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 Testing Center Specialist will support the overall operations and core testing functions of the Testing Center on the Virginia Beach Campus with a mission of service to students, faculty, staff, employers and community members. Functional Responsibilities Administer comprehensive testing and support the core testing functions of the Virginia Beach Campus. Core testing functions include Virginia Placement Test, ACCUPLACER ESL, Distance Learning, IT Challenge Exam, Nursing TEAS Exam, Workforce Solutions NHA Exam, NAS 2 Challenge Exam, VET Assistant Program Exam, TCC faculty makeup exams, online/hybrid course exams, testing for Office of Educational Accessibility, and exams from VCCS institutions and other college/universities, and others Provide support to Student Services departments such as Welcome & Entry Services, Advising, and the Office of Educational Accessibility, and others as needed Actively participate in registration activities and on and off-campus recruiting community events Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external constituents in a fast-paced, high volume environment. Promptly answers telephone calls, emails, and in-person inquiries from students, faculty, staff, and any other customer Compile statistical data for assessment reports. Maintain daily operation of Testing Center to include: preparing lab computers, cameras, & reference sheets, scheduling student appointments, preparing for appointments, seating students for testing, mailroom box, and other files as needed in accordance with
TCC/VCCS
policy. Obtain necessary credentials to administer necessary tests to students or other customers 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 college admission policies, procedures, and programs of study Knowledge of effective customer service techniques both in person and in an automated environment Ability to work independently as well as collaborate with administrators, faculty, and staff Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with a diverse public Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment Demonstrated skill with operating a PC and experience with word processing, spreadsheet, and database software Ability to obtain necessary certifications for testing center during work hours within one month of employment Ability to work at the other TCC Testing Center locations, occasionally, as needed Ability to work during all scheduled shift hours, to include, Saturdays Additional Considerations Experience in student development and assessment services in a college or university Knowledge of assessment screening principles and measures Knowledge of state and federal policies regarding FERPA regulations Knowledge of student information systems; PeopleSoft preferred Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel N/A Posting Detail Information Posting Number WGE_3149P Recruitment Type General Public
- G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 04/28/2026 Job Close Date 05/21/2026 Open Until Filled No Agency Website Tcc.
edu Contact Name Lizette White 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: 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.
