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DeKalb County School District · 12 hours ago

Area High School _ Data Clerk, Counseling (Cross Keys HS) 2025-2026

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

DeKalb County School District is seeking a detailed oriented and highly motivated Counseling Data Clerk to handle a variety of administrative support assignments within their counseling department. The role involves managing and verifying student academic data to support graduation rates and maintaining accurate records.

Primary/Secondary Education

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordClerical skillsData managementGeneral vocabularyBasic office practicesBusiness EnglishCommunication skillsConfidentiality

Required

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

Strong clerical skills

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word

Knowledge of business English, general vocabulary, math, and basic office practices

Ability to learn established policies and procedures

Ability to work harmoniously with other employees

Ability to meet and deal with the general public in an effective and tactful manner