Tidewater Community College is hiring a Domicile Specialist. The role sits in the Office of the College Registrar and reports to the Domicile Manager, reviewing, processing, and maintaining student domicile (Virginia residency) documentation under state law, State Council of Higher Education for Virginia guidelines, Virginia Community College System policies, and college procedures. The specialist also guides students through residency requirements and required paperwork, including students connected with the Student Resource Empowerment Center, and helps link them to community resources and Single Stop services.
Highlights
Review, process, and maintain student domicile documentation in line with Virginia domicile laws, State Council of Higher Education for Virginia guidelines, Virginia Community College System policies, and institutional procedures.
Assist with residency determinations and make sure domicile applications and supporting documents are processed accurately and on time.
Advise students on domicile requirements and which documents they need to provide, including students working with the Student Resource Empowerment Center.
Work with the Student Resource Empowerment Center to connect students to community resources and Single Stop services.
Coordinate with Admissions, Financial Aid, and Student Accounts so residency determinations are applied consistently across offices.
Knowledge of Virginia domicile laws, residency requirements, and tuition classification guidelines, plus the ability to interpret and explain Virginia Community College System, FERPA, and college policies on admission, enrollment, records, and grades.
Proficiency in student information systems and electronic document management systems, with the ability to manage multiple cases, prioritize assignments, and meet processing deadlines.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the judgment to keep sensitive student information confidential and to work with students from diverse backgrounds.
Experience in admission and enrollment services, student recruitment, or community college settings is a plus.
Hiring range of $35,012 to $42,000, depending on experience.
Full-time, on-site, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Virginia Beach campus, with some evenings and weekends during peak enrollment periods.
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
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Working Title | Domicile Specialist Role Title | Education Support Spec II Role Code | 29143-SW FLSA | Nonexempt Pay Band | 03 Position Number | 29500134 Agency | Tidewater Community College Division | Tidewater Community College (Div) Work Location | Virginia Beach - 810 Hiring Range | $35,012 - $42,000, commensurate w/ experience. Emergency/Essential Personnel | No EEO Category | 5-Paraprofessionals 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 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some evenings and weekends may be required during peak enrollment periods. 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.
The Domicile Specialist supports the Office of the College Registrar and report to the Domicile Manager. The incumbent reviews, processes, and maintains student domicile documentation in accordance with applicable Virginia laws, State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) guidelines, Virginia Community College System (VCCS) policies, and institutional procedures. The position provides guidance to students regarding domicile requirements, assists with residency determinations, and ensures accurate and timely processing of domicile applications and supporting documentation.
The Domicile Specialist will assist students, including those connected with the Student Resource Empowerment Center, in understanding domicile requirements, identifying required documentation, and navigating available support and resources throughout the process. Additionally, collaborates with the Student Resource Empowerment Center to facilitate students’ access to community resources and Single Stop services. 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 | • Knowledge and ability to interpret, apply and communicate VCCS, FERPA, and college policies and procedures relate to admission, enrollment, records and grades. • Knowledge of Virginia domicile laws, residency requirements, and tuition classification guidelines. • Knowledge of effective customer services techniques. • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. • Ability to collaborate with Admissions, Financial Aid, and Student Accounts to ensure consistent application of residency determinations. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to work effectively and communicate with students of diverse backgrounds • Ability to explain regulatory requirements and procedures to students and college personnel. • Ability to manage multiple cases, prioritize assignments, and meet established processing deadlines. • Proficiency in student information systems and electronic document management systems. • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive student information.
Additional Considerations | Experience in Admission and Enrollment Services Experience with student recruitment Community College experience Operation of a State Vehicle | No Supervises Employees | No Required Travel | No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | CLS_4860P Recruitment Type | General Public - G Number of Vacancies | 1 Position End Date (if temporary) | Job Open Date | 11/09/2026 Job Close Date | 11/30/2026 Open Until Filled | No Agency Website | TCC.edu Contact Name | Email | [email protected] 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 (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/102742
Supplemental Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
Alternative Hiring Process Letter
SF-50 (Documentation of involuntary separation from Federal Agency)
