College Counselor - 61070074

About the Department

College Counselor - Office of College Counseling and Advising

About GSSM

The significant areas of responsibility for this position include

• Steward residential students (and their parents) through the college search and application process, including entrance requirements, scholarships, and financial aid. Plan content for and teach sections of the College Planning Seminar course. Write letters of recommendation for Senior cohort and ensure additional supporting documents are submitted for each college and scholarship application.
• Assist the testing coordinator with set-up and administrative tasks for school day testing. This includes but is not limited to the PSAT, SAT/ACT, WIN, and AP exams.
• Act as the Scholarship Liaison by providing a monthly scholarship newsletter and related communications related to scholarships, including American Legion and Auxiliary for the Oratorical Contest and Palmetto Boys and Girls State programs. Promote oratorical contests to students and coordinate all travel for presentations at competitions. For PBS and PGS: promote and coordinate the application and selection processes.
• Act as the liaison for special programs, such as but not limited to (NCAA, First Generation students, Fly-In Programs, Service Academies, and International Students). Provide relevant programming to aid in the college process.
• Represent GSSM in professional organizations and various advisory groups locally and nationally. Visit college campuses to remain current on opportunities for our students. Remain up to date on current admission and higher education trends.
• Perform other duties as assigned and required by the Director of College Counseling & Advising.

Position Duties

• A bachelor's degree with comparable and relevant experience required. Please note that some areas of the Agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.
• A bachelor's degree with comparable and relevant experience required.
• Please note that some areas of the Agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.

Minimum Qualifications

• A master's degree in educational counseling, higher education/student affairs, or other related field with a minimum of 3 years in high school, college counseling, or admissions setting preferred. Experience working with high school students in an advanced and specialized academic environment will be considered highly and previous college admissions experience is welcomed.

Other Qualifications

• The SC Governor's School for Science and Mathematics is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
• The SC Governor's School for Science and Mathematics is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
• Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

Benefits

• Benefits for State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance , which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options , including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program , which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits , including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

Supplemental Questions