Remote Counseling Specialist for College & Career Services

SC Works Trident; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Connections Education, LLC. is seeking a Counseling Specialist to support counseling services from home in South Carolina. The role includes daily administrative tasks, scheduling, transcript entry, and College and Career initiatives for high school students.

The position requires strong communication skills and comfort with technology, including Microsoft Office and Google Suite. Bachelor’s degree is preferred, with Master’s in School Counseling advantageous.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Answer Counseling Department phones and webmails
• Support Counseling Department projects and activities
• Input High School Transcripts, including 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
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Technology skills

Communication skills

Experience with students

2‑step authentication

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Master’s degree in School Counseling preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

PowerSchool

Parchment

Job description

Connections Education, LLC. is seeking a Counseling Specialist to support counseling services from home in South Carolina. The role includes daily administrative tasks, scheduling, transcript entry, and College and Career initiatives for high school students.

The position requires strong communication skills and comfort with technology, including Microsoft Office and Google Suite. Bachelor’s degree is preferred, with Master’s in School Counseling advantageous.