School Counseling and Student Service Department Administrative Assistant III - Georgia Connections Academy

Connections Academy • Duluth, GA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Georgia Connections Academy is a tuition-free, full-time virtual school serving students in grades K–12 throughout Georgia. It is authorized by the Georgia Charter Schools Commission and governed by an independent Board of Directors. The school is operated by Georgia Connections Academy, a nonprofit corporation, through a contract with Connections Academy of Georgia, LLC. Connections Academy is accredited by Cognia, and GACA is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement.

Working from the office in Duluth, Georgia, this 12-month employee provides administrative support to the Counseling Support Specialist and the School Counseling and Student Services Department. Duties include answering calls and emails, generating reports, preparing mail-merge documents, managing large-volume copying and mailing projects, and other assigned work. The position supports a data-driven, comprehensive counseling program that promotes students’ personal, social, career, and academic success.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience working in a school or office setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Google Suite, and web-based applications.
• Familiarity with information management systems and online design and publishing tools.
• Knowledge of expense reports.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced team environment.
• Good interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Customer-focused approach.
• High degree of flexibility.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to work remotely if necessary.
• May require occasional overnight travel.
• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally with parents, students, staff, and others.
• Enter data into the online student information system.
• Assist with records requests and management, using familiarity with student records, record transcription, school-level promotion, and graduation requirements.
• Generate reports and prepare documents for department and district-wide mail-merge projects.
• Support school-wide events and programs, including graduation and school testing.
• Assist with department newsletter and website updates.
• Attend virtual and in-person department, school, or district meetings as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed