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.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Associate Director of the Norfolk Student Center and Student Engagement provides leadership while directing the development and coordination of student programming initiatives across Tidewater Community College.
Reporting to the Dean of Student Life and Conduct, the Associate Director serves as the primary administrator responsible for the effective operation and day-to-day management of the Norfolk Student Center, which includes collaborating with Facilities and other departments as necessary.
The Associate Director works collaboratively with campus and college leadership to ensure the Student Center provides a welcoming, inclusive environment that supports student engagement and campus life.
In addition, the Associate Director provides strategic leadership for student programming across all campuses through supervision of the Student Life programming team and oversight of the collegewide programming budget. The Associate Director coordinates cross-campus programming initiatives, establishes shared planning practices for campus engagement, and supports the development of innovative programming that strengthens student connections and community across the college.
Working closely with Student Center Associate Directors at other campuses and college leadership, the Associate Director helps ensure student engagement initiatives align with institutional priorities and contribute to a vibrant student experience at Tidewater Community College.
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide strategic oversight and daily management of the Norfolk Student Center, including supervision of staff, coordination of engagement activities, and collaboration with campus partners to ensure the facility supports student connection, campus programming, and a welcoming, student-centered environment.
- Provide oversight of the effective use and stewardship of the Norfolk Student Center facility by coordinating event space utilization, supporting campus partners in using the facility, and ensuring engagement spaces support student connection, programming, and campus life.
- Oversee financial management for student programming initiatives by managing budgets, monitoring expenditures, and ensuring compliance with institutional financial policies and responsible stewardship of Student Life resources.
- Provide leadership for the development, coordination, and implementation of student engagement programming across all campuses, supporting signature events, collaborative initiatives, and innovative programming that strengthen student participation and community across the college.
- Lead and support the Student Life programming team through direct supervision, mentorship, coordination of programming initiatives, and the establishment of consistent planning practices and engagement strategies across campuses.
- Promote continuous improvement of student engagement initiatives by monitoring participation data, evaluating program outcomes, and using assessment findings to inform strategic planning and program development.
- Collaborate with Student Center Associate Directors, campus leadership, faculty, and institutional partners to support coordinated engagement efforts and initiatives that strengthen student participation, belonging, and campus life.
- Provide strategic direction for student engagement and programming initiatives by identifying emerging opportunities, aligning programming efforts with institutional priorities, and fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within Student Life.
- Represent Student Life on campus committees, institutional initiatives, and community partnerships related to student engagement and campus programming.
- Ensure programming and events across campuses adhere to institutional policies, safety guidelines, and applicable regulations while supporting safe and successful student engagement activities.
- Perform other tasks related to the Student Center as assigned by the Dean of Student Life and Conduct.
