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Posting Summary

Working Title
Testing Center Specialist (Portsmouth)

Role Title
Education Support Specialist I

Role Code
29142-SW

FLSA
Nonexempt

Pay Band
02

Position Number
295W0581

Agency
Tidewater Community College

Division
Tidewater Community College (Div)

Work Location
Portsmouth – 740

Hiring Range
$14.31 per hour, part time

Emergency/Essential Personnel
No

EEO Category
F-Admin Supp

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

Up to 29 hours per week to be scheduled between:

Monday: 10:30am- 6pm

Tuesday-Friday: 8:30am-5pm

Saturday: 9am-12pm

**Schedules are subject to change based on operational needs of the department.

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.

Position Summary:
The Testing Center Specialist will support the overall operations and core testing functions of the Testing Center with a mission of service to students, faculty, staff, employers and community members.

Functional Responsibilities:

  • Administer comprehensive testing and support the core testing functions to include Virginia Placement Test, ACCUPLACER ESL, Distance Learning, IT Challenge exam, Nursing HESI A2, Nursing NACE, Nursing NHA, NAS2 Challenge exam, CLEP, 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 Affairs departments such as Admissions & Enrollment, Counseling, 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
  • Administer test on and off-campus
  • 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 various tests to students or other customers
  • Other duties as 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

  • Knowledge of college admission policies, procedures, and programs of study
  • Knowledge of student information systems; PeopleSoft
  • 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
  • Ability to work varied hours (weekends and evening) and locations (required)
  • 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

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

Operation of a State Vehicle
No

Supervises Employees
No

Required Travel

N/A

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
WGE_2985P

Recruitment Type
General Public – G

Number of Vacancies
1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date
01/30/2026

Job Close Date
02/19/2026

Open Until Filled
No

Agency Website
TCC.EDU

Contact Name
Lizette White

Email
…@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: or call DARS at 800-###-####, or DBVI at 800-###-####

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:

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.

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