Administrative Assistant to the President

Title: Administrative Assistant to the President

Agency: Tidewater Community College

Location: Norfolk - 710

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: $50,000 - $65,000, commensurate w/ experience

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Additional Detail

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.

This position will furnish direct administrative support to the President and serve as liaison between the President and faculty, administration, staff, and the community.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Extensive experience as an Administrative Assistant to a senior level executive position.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a senior level executive's office.
• Demonstrated ability to perform high-level administrative, analytical, creative and organizational tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex schedules and activities.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare, draft, and distribute Meeting Agendas and Meeting Minutes.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of and experience with executive office practices and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Comprehensive knowledge of budgetary policies and procedures.
• Ability to provide effective customer service to a diverse public.
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Knowledge of the responsibilities of a college president's office.
• Ability to prioritize work and adapt to rapidly changing priorities in the office.
• Advanced skill and experience using PC based software including Word, Excel, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, Access Database and other office equipment.
• Ability to process travel requests and travel reimbursements.
• Ability to work independently or as a team member.
• Knowledge of and experience in electronic procurement procedures, preferably eVA.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working at a college or university.