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Tidewater Community College

Programming Credentialing Specialist, Workforce Solutions

🇺🇸 Suffolk, VA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $44K - $60K

💻 Project Management

🗓️ January 8th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Tidewater Community College is hiring a Programming Credentialing Specialist, Workforce Solutions. The specialist supports Program Managers by handling programmatic tasks and projects to grow career training programs, including managing credentialing, certification, procurement, student exam support, academic and instructor assistance, and enrollment activities within Workforce Solutions.

Highlights
  • Support Program Managers in building and managing open enrollment career training programs.
  • Manage Credentialing and Certification processes and Procurement & Resource Coordination.
  • Provide Student Exam and Completion Support along with Academic and Instructor support.
  • Assist with Enrollment and Prospect management for Workforce Solutions.
  • Must have excellent project management skills and the ability to handle multiple projects under deadlines.
  • Proficient in PC-based software including word processing, spreadsheets, student management databases, and mail merges.
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Demonstrated customer service skills and strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
  • Previous experience in administration or workforce solutions is preferred.
  • Full-time grant-funded position with a hiring range of $44,000 to $60,000 based on qualifications.

Programming Credentialing Specialist, Workforce Solutions Full Description

Programming Credentialing Specialist, Workforce Solutions
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  | Programming Credentialing Specialist, Workforce Solutions
Role Title  | Education Support Spec III
Role Code  | 29144-SW
FLSA  | Nonexempt
Pay Band  | 04
Position Number  | 295R0840
Agency  | Tidewater Community College
Division  | Tidewater Community College (Div)
Work Location  | Suffolk - 800
Hiring Range  | $44,000 - $60,000, commensurate w/ qualifications
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  | 8:30 AM – 5:0 PM, Monday – Friday
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 Programming Credentialing Specialist is responsible for supporting Program Managers in building and managing open enrollment programs. This position is integral in handling specific programmatic tasks and projects to position unit for growth of career training programs. Workforce Solutions programs meet the needs of short-term career training seekers, credential seekers, displaced workers, incumbent workers, professional licensure recertification courses, and professional development opportunities. This position will support Credentialing and Certification Management, Procurement & Resource Coordination, Student Exam & Completion Support, Academic & Instructor support, Enrollment & Prospect.

This is a grant funded position.
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  | Excellent project management skills Ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline driven environment Possess strong organizational skills Knowledge of and ability to use a variety of PC –based software including word processing, spreadsheet, and student management database packages with specific ability to do mail merges. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to accurately key data into student information system and Workforce Enterprise System. Ability to work independently and cooperatively as a team member. Ability to problem solve, work accurately with details and organize data. Demonstrated skills in customer service.

Additional Considerations  | Previous experience in the administration field. Previous experience in workforce solutions or similar field
Operation of a State Vehicle  | No
Supervises Employees  | Yes
Required Travel  | Limited
 Posting Detail Information 
Posting Number  | CLS_4233P
Recruitment Type  | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies  | 1
Position End Date (if temporary)  |
Job Open Date  | 01/07/2026
Job Close Date  | 01/16/2026
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/91905
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * I understand this position is not a remote position and I will be required to work in person. 
    • Yes
    • No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
  1. Other Document
  2. Alternative Hiring Process Letter