Counseling Clerk-East High School for the 2026-2027 School Year

Des Moines Public School District • Chicago, IA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Counseling Clerk performs clerical functions for the counseling center. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the district.

Requirements

• High school diploma, HiSET, or G.E.D
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Effective written and oral communication.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
• Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.

Responsibilities

• Answer and screen phone calls for the counselors.
• Schedule appointments.
• Schedule college recruiter visits and coordinate Upward Bound and Talent Search visits.
• Assist students with scheduling and course code sheets.
• Record student program changes.
• Prepare reports such as student grade reports, cumulative reports, and senior destination.
• Receive payments for PSAT registration.
• Assist students with college teaching, financial aid, and general college information.
• Assist registrar with entering grades in the Student Information System (SIS).
• Other duties, as assigned.

Benefits

• All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check.
• Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED