Posting Summary Working Title Child Development Center Administrative & Office Specialist (Portsmouth) Role Title Admin and Office Spec II Role Code 19012-SW FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 02 Position Number 295W1012 Agency Tidewater Community College Division Tidewater Community College (Div) Work Location Portsmouth

• 740 Hiring Range $14.81 per hour, part time Emergency/Essential Personnel Yes 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 Monday
• Friday between the hours of 7am-7pm part time, up to 29hrs 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 Administrative Assistant provides frontline, administrative, and clerical support to childcare operations at the assigned Child Development Center campus and primarily the site Program Director. Also performs administrative support functions and duties College-wide for the Director of Child Development Centers. This position has been designated an essential position. The employee filling this position may be required to report to work or otherwise fulfill the responsibilities of the position in the event of a college/campus closure due to weather or other emergent conditions(s). This recruitment is to fill a position for the Portsmouth Campus.

Functional Responsibilities:

Provides front desk coverage, logs children in and out of the facility, and informs and answers questions regarding programs and services, patron financial obligations, attendance, waiting lists, events, and policies and procedures. Ensures child registration and enrollment paperwork is complete and current. Takes telephone calls and responds to inquiries, referring calls to supervisor or other personnel when appropriate. Ensures that all USDA food program records are accurate, up-to-date and readily available. Prepares necessary daily, weekly and monthly reports in compliance with reporting policies and procedures and ensures they are submitted in a timely manner. Charges and records payments in accordance with proper procedures. Notifies supervisor of all delinquent payments. Responsible for monitoring all supplies and resources. Notifies supervisor of items that need to be ordered. Interact professionally with employees, parents, and local community members. Maintain confidential filing system and records on site and electronically. Interacts with children using approved child guidance and age-appropriate techniques. Observes program participants for signs that may indicate illness, abuse, or neglect and reports as directed. Incumbent is a mandatory reporter to Child Protective Services as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect. Knowledge of childcare operations preferred 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 Must be at 18 years of age, have fulfilled a high school program completion or the equivalent. Demonstrate skill in problem solving techniques and the ability to apply sound judgment in resolving customer related issues Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to use proper business phone etiquette and provide superior customer service Demonstrated knowledge in computer competency to include data entry, database, spreadsheet and word processing programs, internet navigation and searches, and electronic mail Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with a diverse public, including ability to draft reports and correspondence Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining harmonious working relationships with internal and external customers Ability to lift and maintain 40 pounds Additional Considerations N/A Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel N/A Posting Detail Information Posting Number WGE_3303P Recruitment Type General Public

• G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 07/23/2026 Job Close Date 08/19/2026 Open Until Filled No Agency Website TCC.

edu Contact Name Liz White Email ldwhite@tcc.edu 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.