Area Horizon School_Data Clerk, Counseling (Lithonia HS) 2026-2027

Lithonia High School is seeking a detailed oriented and highly motivated Counseling Data Clerk to handle a variety of administrative support assignments within their counseling department. The candidate should have strong clerical skills and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word. Knowledge of business English, general vocabulary, math, and basic office practices required. Ability to learn established policies and procedures, the ability to work harmoniously with other employees, and the ability to meet and deal with the general public in an effective and tactful manner are essential.
 

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Title: Data Clerk, Counseling

Perform routine tasks to assist with managing and verifying student academic data to support graduation rates and maintain accurate records. Perform duties under direct supervision as an entry-level individual contributor.

Essential Job Duties:

The following duties are representative for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Compile, sort, and verify the accuracy of student transcript data before entry, and maintain and update graduation cohort data to ensure completeness and accuracy of student records.
• Develop and maintain an effective management system to support counseling offices, including structures for tracking student scholarship databases.
• Communicate with students, staff, counselors, and external organizations to gather information and resolve questions or inconsistencies in student data as needed.
• Create and manage reports, spreadsheets, and databases for tracking student data, and run regular updates on reports such as the Cohort report.
• Maintain confidentiality of student instructional reports and sensitive information.
• Carry out clerical tasks, including maintaining records and handling correspondence.
• Provide front desk support by answering telephone inquiries promptly.
• Assist by providing general administrative support when required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma with 0 - 3 years of related experience, or Associate degree with less than 1 year of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience level.