Specialist; Remediation​/Retention); Norfolk Campus

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Posting Summary

Working Title

Working Title Progress Specialist (Remediation/ Retention) (Norfolk Campus)

Role Title

Role Code

Role Code 29144-SW

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Pay Band

Pay Band 04

Position Number

Position Number 295W0253

Agency

Agency Tidewater Community College

Division

Division Tidewater Community College (Div)

Work Location

Work Location Norfolk - 710

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $26.00 per hour, part time

Emergency/Essential Personnel No

EEO Category

EEO Category 6-Administrative Support

Full Time or Part Time

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 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?

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No

Work Schedule

9am-330pm Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday
9am-430pm Wednesday
25 hours per week to be scheduled
Occasional evenings and weekends will also be required.

Sensitive Position

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 , 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 Progress Specialist supports the college’s student success and retention goals by identifying and proactively assisting students at risk of academic failure or disengagement, particularly those who are Pell-eligible or underserved. The position focuses on early intervention for students not progressing toward 12 earned credits or experiencing challenges in gateway English and Math courses. The Progress Specialist plays a critical role in preventing student stop-outs through personalized outreach, timely referrals, and coordination with faculty and support services.

This Progress Specialist Recruitment is a grant funded position.

• Revise and relaunch early alert and academic progress report programs with a focus on gateway English and Math courses.
• Monitor alerts and academic performance of at‑risk students using EAB Navigate and institutional data systems.
• Track credit accumulation and…