Academic Support Counselor

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Academic Support Counselor guiding high school students at South Carolina Connections Academy, a tuition-free K–12 online public school. Managing placement, graduation planning, dual-credit enrollment, and academic counseling initiatives.

Responsibilities:

  • Complete course placement for new enrolling high school students
  • Input high school transcripts
  • Lead the dual credit enrollment registration process and serve as the primary point of contact for college representatives
  • Provide support and guidance to NCAA-interested students
  • Hold Individual Graduation Plan meetings and complete course selection for assigned students
  • Organize school counseling academic initiatives, including course information documents, high-level course adjustments, second-semester elective additions, and summer school registration
  • Assist with course changes due to semester failures
  • Enter data into the online student information system and PowerSchool
  • Assist with college tours, Career Day, and other high school counseling learning experiences
  • Serve as a short-term school counseling substitute when needed
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • South Carolina Counselor certificate
  • Master's degree in School Counseling
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel and web-based applications
  • Customer-focused approach
  • Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively as a team member
  • Willingness to travel occasionally for school events and state testing, including occasional overnight travel
  • Willingness to work flexible summer hours for an additional stipend
  • High degree of flexibility and independence
  • High school counseling experience
  • Experience with Parchment and PowerSchool
  • Knowledge of South Carolina Uniform Grading Policy and Activity Coding System
  • Knowledge of South Carolina colleges and scholarships
  • NCAA knowledge
  • Global Career Development Facilitator certification

Benefits:

  • Tuition-free K–12 online public school
  • Flexible summer hours for an additional stipend
  • Remote work from home in South Carolina
  • Occasional travel expenses may be associated with school events and state testing