College Counseling Specialist for STEM‑Focused Students

GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE; Hartsville (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) seeks a college counseling professional to support students and families through the college-search and admissions process. You will guide students and parents, identify fitting colleges and scholarships, and teach portions of the College Planning Seminar.

Responsibilities include writing senior letters of recommendation, ensuring application documents are complete, and serving as the College Liaison for GSSM.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree and comparable, relevant experience required.
• Master's degree in educational counseling, higher education/student affairs, or related field with a minimum of 3 years in high school or college counseling/admissions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guide students and parents through the college search and admissions process.
• Identify colleges and scholarships that fit students' needs and teach parts of the College Planning Seminar.
• Write letters of recommendation for seniors and ensure required documents are submitted for applications.
• Assist with school-day testing logistics (PSAT, SAT/ACT, WIN, AP exams).
• Serve as the College Liaison for GSSM and coordinate programs for NCAA, First Generation students, Fly-In Programs, and international students.

Job description

South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) seeks a college counseling professional to support students and families through the college-search and admissions process. You will guide students and parents, identify fitting colleges and scholarships, and teach portions of the College Planning Seminar.

Responsibilities include writing senior letters of recommendation, ensuring application documents are complete, and serving as the College Liaison for GSSM.