Administrative Assistant – Accountability

Connections Academy

. Develop and oversee the annual testing plan and budget for PSAT, SC Career Ready Test, ASVAB, EOC/EOCEP, ACCESS for ELLs, SAT, and ACT .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeSummerville • South Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in testing coordination, data management, and compliance with state assessment requirements. Proficient in utilizing PowerSchool and Microsoft Office for effective communication and organization in educational settings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Testing CoordinationPowerSchool Data EntrySouth Carolina Teaching CertificationLeadership ExperienceFERPA Compliance

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Hard Skills

Testing Plan DevelopmentData ManagementBudget OversightTest Preparation Program DesignTranscript ProcessingGraduation Eligibility CertificationState Testing ComplianceReport Card AccountabilityTesting Registration ManagementStudent Record Management

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizationCommunicationLeadershipCustomer-Focused Approach

Tools & Technologies

PowerSchoolPearson Online ClassroomMicrosoft OfficeGoogle ApplicationsComputer-Based Information Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree in EducationAdministrator CertificationSouth Carolina Teaching Certification

Industry Keywords

Testing CoordinationRegistrar ServicesAccountabilityFERPAState Assessment Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and oversee the annual testing plan and budget for PSAT, SC Career Ready Test, ASVAB, EOC/EOCEP, ACCESS for ELLs, SAT, and ACT
Track EOC course completions and schedule students for testing
Design and oversee test preparation programs and evaluate staff leading them
Lead re-engagement outreach and make-up sessions for non-testers
Maintain College and Career Ready lists and report progress to the School Leader
Maintain testing registration views, dashboards, and accurate testing data in Pearson Online Classroom and PowerSchool
Recognize high-performing students and staff, support instructors with poor results, and oversee professional development and classroom observations
Map students to testing sites; assign staff and materials; reserve, secure, and inspect venues
Coordinate staff travel, lodging, vehicles, meals, receipts, and payment processes
Pack and ship testing materials and technology with secure chain of custody
Schedule testing and make-up sessions and communicate testing information to students and families
Train staff, test administrators, and proctors and maintain testing documentation
Manage active and inactive student records, transcripts, grades, credits, test results, and academic plans in PowerSchool and EMS
Process transcript requests, dual-enrollment paperwork, enrollment verification letters, and Social Security forms
Verify enrollment, withdrawal, completer, graduation, attendance, and state reporting data
Progress-monitor graduation candidates and certify graduation eligibility
Order regalia and diplomas, edit graduation programs, attend ceremonies, mail diplomas, and send final transcripts
Ensure compliance with state assessment requirements, test security rules, accommodations, FERPA, and SCDE deadlines
Maintain graduation cohort, accountability, report card, and AEC performance trackers and forecasts
Brief the School Leader on testing results and collaborate with leadership on data delivery
Plan testing communications, escalation plans, Family and Student Testing Night, and score-report distribution
Import state scores, attend testing meetings, complete state testing courses, and provide leadership updates
Proctor at statewide testing sites and participate in recruiting and outreach events
Supervise the Administrative Assistant II and data-entry support
Participate in monthly in-person activities and perform other duties assigned by the School Leader

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; requisite experience may substitute
Master’s degree in Education or a related field preferred
South Carolina teaching certification, or requisite experience in testing, accountability, registrar services, or school administration
Administrator certification preferred
Six years of teaching experience, or requisite experience in school administration, testing coordination, registrar services, or accountability
One year in a leadership role preferred
Experience with South Carolina high school transcripts, PowerSchool data entry, state testing, and report card accountability preferred
Prior school registrar experience preferred
Online education, alternative education, or credit recovery experience is a plus
Strong technology skills, including Microsoft Office, intermediate or higher Excel, Google applications, and computer-based information systems
Ability to maintain FERPA confidentiality and test security
Excellent attention to detail, organization, follow-up, and written and oral communication
Self-starter and team player with leadership skills, customer-focused approach, flexibility, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Ability to travel to testing sites across South Carolina
Ability to work a consistent Monday–Friday, 8-hour schedule during peak student hours
Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication

Benefits

Comp & perks

Tuition-free education campus serving students
Monthly in-person activities, including meetings, student engagement events, training, state testing, and graduation
Required training and development opportunities
Travel, lodging, rental vehicles, meals, venue confirmations, receipts, and payment processes coordinated for testing operations