What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career Services Advisor position at Tidewater Community College?
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Working Title
Career Services Advisor
Role Title
Education Support Spec III
Role Code
29144-SW
FLSA
Nonexempt
Pay Band
Position Number
295W0727
Agency
Tidewater Community College
Division
Tidewater Community College (Div)
Work Location
Virginia Beach - 810
Hiring Range
20.63 per hour
Emergency / Essential Personnel
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-
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Work Schedule
Monday - Thursday 10 : 00 a.m. to 4 : 00 p.m.
Friday - 9 : 00 a.m. to 2 : 00 p.m
part time, 29 hrs. per week
Sensitive Position
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 Career Services Advisor will assist students with identifying a career path related to their interests, skillset, and academic program; Advise students on creating a career development plan which includes self-assessment, exploration, goal setting, and implementation leading to internship and employment; Use College Central Network platform to identify resources. Conduct workshops and classroom presentations; The Career Advisor will provide administrative support to the Career Services Manager; Assist with planning career fairs and related events from implementation to completion.
Functional Responsibilities :
- Conduct individual and group career advising sessions.
- Assist students with developing job and internship search resources (e.g., cover letter resume, mock interviews).
- Communicate with prospective and current employers to connect students to employment information.
- Use the College Central Network platform to support students during career development stages.
- Provide student and employer follow-up as needed.
- Use Student Information System and EAB Navigate to document student interactions.
- Gather data and provide data as requested.
- Conduct career assessments.
- Work in collaboration with Career Services Manager and College staff to host career fairs, workshops, programs, and employer visits from concept to completion.
- Serve as a liaison between the College and external partners.
- Perform other related 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
Excellent verbal, written, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
Proven ability to work with diverse populations.
Ability to independently handle multiple assignments with a high degree of efficiency and accuracy.
Ability to multi-task, problem solve and learn new procedures quickly.
Proven ability to work as a team player and appropriately exhibiting a positive attitude.
Demonstrated ability to anticipate and meet deadlines and respond to changing priorities.
Excellent proofreading skills and attention to detail.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with office staff, students, faculty and community partners.
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to travel to various TCC campuses and centers.
Ability to execute effective customer service.
Ability to use proper business and phone etiquette.
Ability to comply with FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) policy guidelines.
Availability to work some evenings and weekends during peak times.
Additional Considerations
Experience working in a college career services office setting.
Experience with resume writing and development.
Demonstrated knowledge of career or academic advising.
Demonstrated knowledge of video conferencing platforms (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft teams)
Experience in event planning.
Demonstrated ability to conduct group presentations.
Operation of a State Vehicle
Supervises Employees
Required Travel
N / A
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
WGE_2365P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
01 / 30 / 2025
Job Close Date
02 / 13 / 2025
Open Until Filled
Agency Website
TCC.edu
Contact Name
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
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, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
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 / 81711
Salary : $21
