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.