Tidewater Community College
Financial Aid - Scholarship/Load Specialist
🇺🇸
Norfolk, VA
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Full-Time
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$34K - $55K
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Financial Aid
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February 12th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
Tidewater Community College is hiring a Financial Aid - Scholarship/Load Specialist. This role manages scholarship awards and disbursements, maintains scholarship databases, coordinates electronic application processes, and administers the Alternative Loan Program by preparing loan certifications and ensuring eligibility compliance.
Highlights
- Facilitate awarding and disbursing scholarships and alternative loans.
- Maintain comprehensive scholarship database and monitor eligibility criteria.
- Coordinate electronic scholarship applications, including database maintenance and user training.
- Prepare loan applications for certification and manage application responses.
- Perform supportive office duties to maintain workflow and update loan partners.
- Require experience with federal and state financial aid programs and data entry/database management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and operation of office technology such as calculators and copiers.
- Knowledge of federal financial aid regulations, general accounting procedures, and needs analysis.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Salary range from $33,828 to $55,000, commensurate with experience.
Financial Aid - Scholarship/Load Specialist Full Description
Financial Aid - Scholarship/Load Specialist
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
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 | Financial Aid - Scholarship/Load Specialist
Role Title | Admin and Office Spec III
Role Code | 19013-SW
FLSA | Nonexempt
Pay Band | 03
Position Number | 29500002
Agency | Tidewater Community College
Division | Tidewater Community College (Div)
Work Location | Norfolk - 710
Hiring Range | $33,828 - $55,000, commensurate w/ experience.
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | B-Professional
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 through Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.
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.
This position will facilitate the awarding and disbursing of scholarships; maintain a comprehensive scholarship database for tracking of funds and monitoring of eligibility criteria; coordinate the electronic scholarship application process including database maintenance and training for users;
Perform activities related to the administration of the Alternative Loan Program. Gather necessary information and complete steps to prepare loan applications for certification. Ensure that all eligibility criteria are satisfied. Manage the application response process in order to facilitate timely awarding and disbursing of funds. Perform supportive level duties to maintain office structure and continual flow of work and to provide information updates to various loan partners as required.
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
• Experience in federal and state financial aid program operations.
• Experience with data entry and database management.
• Experience with operation of computer, facsimile, 10-key calculator and copier machine.
• Training in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of Federal and State educational financial aid programs, including most recent rules and regulations issued by the Department of Education.
• Knowledge of and ability to work with general accounting procedures.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a high-volume deadline driven environment.
• Ability to evaluate student financial aid applications for compliance with federal rules and regulations.
• Ability to interpret Student Aid Reports and other information to conduct needs analysis.
• Ability to solve problems, work accurately with details, and organize data and work.
• Ability to accurately key data into student information system and reconcile data with computer printouts.
• Ability to create documents using word processing software in a Windows environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and as a team to achieve team goals.
• Maintain access to all federal financial aid related software programs.
Additional Considerations
• Training in federal financial aid regulations
• Experience performing needs analysis
• Experience with the Direct Loan Program
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | No
Required Travel | No
Role Title | Admin and Office Spec III
Role Code | 19013-SW
FLSA | Nonexempt
Pay Band | 03
Position Number | 29500002
Agency | Tidewater Community College
Division | Tidewater Community College (Div)
Work Location | Norfolk - 710
Hiring Range | $33,828 - $55,000, commensurate w/ experience.
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | B-Professional
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 through Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.
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.
This position will facilitate the awarding and disbursing of scholarships; maintain a comprehensive scholarship database for tracking of funds and monitoring of eligibility criteria; coordinate the electronic scholarship application process including database maintenance and training for users;
Perform activities related to the administration of the Alternative Loan Program. Gather necessary information and complete steps to prepare loan applications for certification. Ensure that all eligibility criteria are satisfied. Manage the application response process in order to facilitate timely awarding and disbursing of funds. Perform supportive level duties to maintain office structure and continual flow of work and to provide information updates to various loan partners as required.
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
• Experience in federal and state financial aid program operations.
• Experience with data entry and database management.
• Experience with operation of computer, facsimile, 10-key calculator and copier machine.
• Training in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of Federal and State educational financial aid programs, including most recent rules and regulations issued by the Department of Education.
• Knowledge of and ability to work with general accounting procedures.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a high-volume deadline driven environment.
• Ability to evaluate student financial aid applications for compliance with federal rules and regulations.
• Ability to interpret Student Aid Reports and other information to conduct needs analysis.
• Ability to solve problems, work accurately with details, and organize data and work.
• Ability to accurately key data into student information system and reconcile data with computer printouts.
• Ability to create documents using word processing software in a Windows environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and as a team to achieve team goals.
• Maintain access to all federal financial aid related software programs.
Additional Considerations
• Training in federal financial aid regulations
• Experience performing needs analysis
• Experience with the Direct Loan Program
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | No
Required Travel | No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | CLS_4299P
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 02/11/2026
Job Close Date | 03/02/2026
Open Until Filled |
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 (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/93488
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 02/11/2026
Job Close Date | 03/02/2026
Open Until Filled |
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 (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/93488
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * I understand this position is not a remote position and I will be required to attend work in person.
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
- Alternative Hiring Process Letter
- (877) 340-5577
- ats@ssc.vccs.edu
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