Employment Counselor jobs in South Carolina

Ø  Composes a wide variety of materials (e.g., quantity reports, student activities, correspondence, Audits) for the documentation of activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information.

Ø  Coordinates with teachers, college and university personnel, resource specialists and/or community (e.g., service clubs, courts, child protective services) to provide/receive requested information and/or making recommendations.

Ø  Counsels students, parents, and guardians to enhance student success in school.

Ø  Develops a variety of special programs (e.g., career night, financial aid workshops) for the purpose of providing information to assist students in the successful transition from high school to career, training and/or continuing education.

Ø  Monitors students’ progress to identify issues and taking appropriate action for increasing student success.

Ø  Prepares applications for students (e.g., scholarships, college, financial aid) to ensure completion of application processes within designated time frames.

Ø  Presents information (e.g., budget overviews, accounting processes, distribution formulas) for the purpose of gaining feedback and ensuring adherence to established internal controls.

Ø  Researches program eligibility requirements (e.g., financial aid, college eligibility) to provide up-to-date and accurate counsel to students.

Ø  Schedules student classes to secure appropriate placement to meet their graduation and college eligibility requirements.

Ø  Supervises assigned programs (e.g., scholarships, peer counseling, special education, ESL) for monitoring performance, providing professional growth and achieving overall curriculum objectives.

Ø  Performs other duties as assigned by the principal to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the department.