Placement Specialist

• Review and evaluate student academic records to ensure accurate transcript entry, credit evaluation, and graduation planning.
• Develop and maintain individualized graduation plans aligned with state graduation requirements and student goals.
• Assist students and families with academic planning, course selection, scheduling, and graduation pathway decisions.
• Ensure student schedules accurately reflect graduation requirements, credit needs, and academic progress.
• Monitor assigned students' progress toward graduation and recommend adjustments as needed.
• Maintain accurate student schedules, graduation plans, and academic records in all required systems.

• Request, review, verify, and maintain student academic records from previous schools.
• Follow up on missing or incomplete records to ensure accurate student placement.
• Ensure transcript accuracy and compliance with applicable state graduation requirements.
• Assist with graduation audits and end-of-year student record verification.
• Support department reporting and data collection related to graduation, scheduling, testing, and student placement.
• Maintain accurate documentation of student communications and academic records.

• Collaborate with Managing Instructors, Learning Mentors, Facilitators, administrators, and other staff to support student academic success.
• Participate in conferences with students and families regarding graduation plans, scheduling, and academic progress.
• Respond to student and family questions regarding transcripts, graduation requirements, scheduling, and postsecondary planning.
• Provide timely, accurate, and professional communication while maintaining exceptional customer service.
• Participate in department meetings, professional development, and training opportunities.

• Assist students and families in exploring college, career, military, and workforce opportunities aligned with their interests and goals.
• Provide guidance regarding graduation pathways, Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, dual enrollment opportunities, industry certifications, and postsecondary planning resources.
• Support school-wide College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) initiatives by helping students understand available opportunities and ensuring appropriate documentation of participation.
• Collaborate with school leadership and staff to promote scholarships, financial aid resources, career exploration, and workforce readiness activities.
• Coordinate or assist with virtual informational sessions, college and career events, and postsecondary planning activities as assigned.

• Manage assigned projects and departmental initiatives independently.
• Support standardized testing activities, graduation preparation, and other campus initiatives.
• Assist with graduation planning, ceremonies, and distribution of graduation materials.
• Meet established deadlines and maintain a high level of organization and professionalism.
• Participate in ongoing professional development to remain current on graduation requirements, postsecondary opportunities, and applicable state regulations.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

All equipment required to perform jobs duties and tasks previously described.

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Blue-X considers applicants for all positions without regards to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, marital status, veteran or military status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment Blue-X is an Equal Opportunity Employer.