College & Career Guidance Counselor

Charter Schools USA; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Charter Schools USA in Summerville, SC seeks a Guidance Counselor I to support students' personal, educational and career plans through individualized and group counseling, campus collaboration and crisis response. You will help students evaluate aptitudes, navigate course selections, assist with college planning and financial aid resources, and engage families to strengthen student outcomes.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, coordinating enrollment, and collaborating with staff to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Possession of valid certification for Guidance Counselor.
• Minimum three (3) years' experience of successful teaching or counseling services.
• Criminal and employment background check clearance.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists students in evaluating their aptitudes and creating educational/career plans.
• Provides individual and group counseling sessions for students.
• Assists in course selections and enrollment planning; works to prevent dropout.
• Provides emergency support to students during crises.
• Coordinates college financial aid resources and assists with college selection.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

SIS

Education

Bachelor's degree

Guidance Counselor certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Student Information System (SIS)

Job description

Charter Schools USA in Summerville, SC seeks a Guidance Counselor I to support students' personal, educational and career plans through individualized and group counseling, campus collaboration and crisis response. You will help students evaluate aptitudes, navigate course selections, assist with college planning and financial aid resources, and engage families to strengthen student outcomes.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, coordinating enrollment, and collaborating with staff to