Job Description

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.

 

Functional Responsibilities:

• Enter and monitor purchase orders, term contracts, and perform other basic accounting tasks ensuring accuracy and meeting all established deadlines following SSC rules and regulations.
• Prepare proof and edit documents, correspondence, spreadsheets and reports as directed ensuring accuracy and meeting all established deadlines.
• Regularly processes invoices for the Facilities Department including creating purchase orders, following them to completion and submission to Fiscal Services for payment. Process invoices in a timely manner on goods/services received and complete to expedite payment in accordance with Virginia Prompt Payment Act.
• Maintain files on all purchase orders and state contracts.
• Process purchase orders into the state ordering system. EVA orders will be processed in a timely, accurately following all SSC/VCCS regulations.
• Able to enter EVA requests into School Dude, create work orders, and close work orders.
• Answers and direct phone calls, take messages, and field/answer all routine and non-routine questions.
• Responsible for ordering and maintaining office supplies, securing and maintaining office equipment, establish and maintaining a filing system, sorting and distribution of mail, creating and maintaining an accurate calendar.
• Maintain an accurate 1500 hour spreadsheet for assigned employees per campus level.
• Oversee the purchase of personal protective equipment such as safety shoes, foul weather gear, and uniforms.
• Check E-mail daily and respond promptly to avoid delays.
• Prepare travel arrangements and employee memberships as required.
• May occasionally be required to utilize personal vehicle for College business.

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    

1) Knowledge of and ability to use a variety of PC-based software including e-mail, word-processing, spread sheets, database and power point.

2) Knowledge of accounting principles, purchasing requirements and basic contract law.

3) Knowledge of office procedures, office professionalism, office etiquette, and office management in an automated environment.

4) Ability to perform general clerical skills including filing, typing, and editing.

5) Strong organizational planning skills.

6) Knowledge of effective customer service techniques.

7) Knowledge of budget/financial management practices and techniques.

8) Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

9) Ability to apply appropriate customer service techniques, use sound judgment to resolve vendor-related issues.

10) Ability to work independently or in a team environment on daily operations and special projects concurrently.

11) Ability to prioritize workload, anticipates and meets deadlines, responds to changing priorities, and manage multiple projects.

12) Ability to complete daily required duties and tasks using professionalism, confidentiality, and good judgment.

13) Valid Driver’s License.

Additional Considerations            

14) Knowledge of Electronic Virginia (eVA), HRMS, School Dude, Inventory Direct, and State P-Card Procedures

Operation of a State Vehicle        Yes

Supervises Employees    Yes

Required Travel

N/A

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number                WGE_2302P

Recruitment Type            General Public - G

Number of Vacancies      1

Position End Date (if temporary)               

Job Open Date   12/13/2024

Job Close Date   01/21/2025

Open Until Filled              No

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 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/79953

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