Company Summary:

Lowcountry Connections Academy (LCCA) is a tuition-free, full-time virtual school serving students in grades K-12 throughout South Carolina. LCCA is authorized under state law by the Charter Institute of Erskine and operated by Lowcountry Connections Academy, a nonprofit corporation, through a contract with Connections Academy LLC. Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by Cognia, and LCCA is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement.

Position Summary and Responsibilities:

Working from home in the state of South Carolina, this Counseling Specialist is responsible for supporting our counseling services activities, including daily administrative tasks, assisting with scheduling and Transcript entry, supporting College and Career initiatives, and other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:

Answer Counseling Department phones and webmails; Support Counseling Department projects and activities; Input High School Transcripts, which includes course entry for new enrolling students, dual enrolled students, and summer school students; Complete course scheduling for new enrolling high school students; Enter data into our online student information system; Generate reports and fulfill Transcript requests; Support College and Career efforts with student and family outreach; Assist Parents, Students, and School Staff; and Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree preferred Experience working with school age students Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite) Excellent communication skills, both oral and written Must be able to use a personal electronic device and email address for 2-step authentication Relevant Previous Experience /

Knowledge:

School Counseling Master's Degree preferred South Carolina High School Counseling experience

Student Record Services:

Parchment, PowerSchool South Carolina Regulations:

Uniform Grading Policy and Activity Coding System South Carolina Colleges and Scholarships, NCAA Global Career Development Facilitator certification Travel not required for position. Lowcountry Connections Academy (LCCA) strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.