Administrative Assistant - Public Relations and Marketing

Posting Summary

Working Title
Administrative Assistant - Public Relations and Marketing
Role Title
Admin and Office Spec III
Role Code
19013-SW
FLSA
Nonexempt
Pay Band
03
Position Number
29500845
Agency
Tidewater Community College
Division
Tidewater Community College (Div)
Work Location
Norfolk - 710
Hiring Range
$35,012 - $48,000, commensurate w/ experience.
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
6-Administrative Support
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 – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Occasional extended hours and/or Saturdays may be required.

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.

This position will provide general office assistance to the college’s Marketing department
by drafting letters, answering and directing phone call traffic, and provide general office
support. This position will provide purchasing support for the department through eVA. This
position will also serve as the coordinator within the departments project management system requiring consistent communication with clients within the college. This position will also frequently communicate with college administration and the general public using both oral and written communication in an effort to provide quality customer service.

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 work well in a fast-paced, confidential executive environment.
* Ability to manage a complex administrative office through hands-on, detail-oriented leadership.
* Ability to make decisions independently.
* Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with individuals at all levels within the college.
* Ability to effectively communicate with employees, students, and external stakeholders, orally and written.
* Ability to synthesize large amounts of information from various sources and produce specific reports and summaries.
* Ability to review and analyze multiple State budgets.
* Ability to analyze business processes and recommend modifications to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
* Ability to distribute and monitor assignments to ensure timely completion and meet deadlines.
* Ability to interpret and apply TCC, VCCS, and State, policies and procedures.
* Knowledge of PC environment with advanced skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail, and Internet use.

Additional Considerations

* Understanding of College Brand Standards and Policies
* Ability to support small design needs such as flyers and applications to design such as Photoshop, InDesign, and Canva.

Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel

No

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
CLS\_4737P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
09/10/2026
Job Close Date
09/18/2026
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**](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.

Quicklink for Posting
<https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/100958>