Director of the Center for Academic Success - 60028662

Full Job Description

Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career?

The South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply!

This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service.

As a school recognized for academic excellence and committed to holistic experience for our students, the South Carolina Governor's School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) invites applications for a Director of the Center for Academic Success.

The South Carolina Governor's School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is seeking a dedicated and student-focused Director of the Center for Academic Success to join their team.

The Director of the Center for Academic Success will serve GSSM's Residential and Virtual Programs, being responsible for developing and implementing various support strategies to assist students academically.

Specific job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee the Academic Success Center for the Academic and Virtual Programs.
• Manage Center for Academic Success- fiscal and personnel.
• Manage Tutorial Centers.
• Supervise all QUEST operations.
• Monitor and guide students on academic probation or academic improvement plans in the Residential and Virtual Program.
• Coordinates PSAT and SAT prep to include working with college guidance counselors as needed.
• Coordinate AP exam prep to include working with college guidance counselors as needed.
• Manage summer bridge program for Residential.
• Oversee the Academic transition section in the Virtual Summer Camp Programs.
• Travel to partner sites as needed.
• Work with Academic Advisors to provide support as needed and work with Athletic department to provide academic support as needed. Coordinates tutoring as needed. Provides guidance on different learning styles, stress management, test anxiety, etc.
• Teach Academic transitions weekly seminar to all Juniors.
• Prepare reports as needed. Preforms other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Master's degree in education, special education, counseling, or related field and a minimum of five (5) years pertinent experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be a self-starter.
• Evening and weekend work may be required due to student availability.

Please note that some areas of the Agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.

Qualifications

• Experience addressing student and parent concern.
• Experience with gifted students.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, and ability to manage projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher.
• Academic Instruction.
• Experience in Management.

Additional Information

The SC Governor's School of Science and Mathematics is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

All applicants must submit a resume and cover letter. This position is not available for sponsorship.