South Carolina Connections Academy - Executive Assistant - Student Data Lead, 2024-2025 School Year

School Summary

South Carolina Connections Academy (SCCA) is a tuition-free, K–12 online public school. The school was launched in 2008–09 under contract to the South Carolina Connections Academy Charter School. SCCA is South Carolina’s very first virtual charter school, authorized by the Erskine Charter School District. The school serves students in grades K–12 from anywhere in South Carolina. 

Position Summary and Responsibilities

Working from the office in Columbia, SC, the School Executive Assistant is responsible for overseeing and scheduling the transfer of student data from SCCA’s EMS to PowerSchool while ensuring accuracy.

Responsibilities

•  Oversee the transfer and accuracy of all student data from EMS to PowerSchool - including, but not limited to, demographics, grades, schedules, sections
•  Perform regular audits comparing data between EMS and PowerSchool
•  Ensure PowerSchool data is current and accurate daily
•  Collect pertinent student data from other departments and enter in PowerSchool
•  Coordinate with data team members to ensure deadlines are met
•  Ensure all data pull deadlines and data/ report submissions are met
•  Create an audit schedule to ensure data in PowerSchool is current and correct daily
•  Refine and improve student data processes to increase efficiency and accuracy
•  Provide data reports and analyses to the Leadership Team to assist with strategic planning and decision making
•  Manage the student data specialists

Requirements

•  At least 3 years PowerSchool experience
•  Expertise in Microsoft Office tools and web-based applications is essential
•  Bachelor’s degree preferred
•  Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment
•  Good interpersonal skills and attention to detail
•  Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
•  Customer focused approach
•  High degree of flexibility
•  Ability for critical thinking and problem solving
•  Self-starter, takes initiative
•  Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced team environment
•  Must report to the Columbia, SC office

• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and email address for 2-step authentication.