Student Support & Scheduling Specialist

Page Unified School District #8; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Page Unified School District #8 is seeking a Counselor Assistant to provide scheduling support for students, registration help, and orientation for new enrollees. The role supports the school counselor and maintains student data securely, while upholding district policies and confidentiality.

The position requires high school education with preference for some college coursework. Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills are essential, with the ability to handle crises and

Qualifications

• Typing with good accuracy.
• Knowledge of office procedures and equipment.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel; Power School experience preferred.
• Ability to work with students, parents, staff and public.
• Strong verbal and written communication; confidentiality.
• Organize, prioritize, take initiative and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of district policies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing orientation for new students; provide student scheduling services; process class changes; provide registration support.
• Monitor individual students' progress toward meeting graduation requirements to assist counselor in providing student guidance with academic planning; provide assistance in proficiency placement.
• Assist in Education Career Action Plan (ECAP) preparation; provide follow-up with absent students regarding individual ECAP.
• Establish and maintain files to secure appropriate student data for counselor reference; assist in monitoring at‑risk students.
• Respond to inquiries from students, parents, district personnel and general public to convey information, school and/or district policies and procedures, etc; evaluate inquiries and/or situations to take appropriate action or direct to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Prepare written materials (i.e. welcome information packets, correspondence, letters, notices, etc) to convey information to appropriate parties.
• Establish and maintain recordkeeping to ensure accurate retrieval of student information to compile statistical data for surveys, administrative reports, etc.
• Organize and prepare testing materials
• Perform various clerical and other assigned tasks for assigned personnel in support of the completion of their duties
• Regular and on‑time attendance required
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Assist other personnel, as may be required, for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Crisis management

Education

High School diploma

Two-year college

Tools

Word

Excel

Power School

Job description

Page Unified School District #8 is seeking a Counselor Assistant to provide scheduling support for students, registration help, and orientation for new enrollees. The role supports the school counselor and maintains student data securely, while upholding district policies and confidentiality.

The position requires high school education with preference for some college coursework. Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills are essential, with the ability to handle crises and