Company Summary
Lowcountry Connections Academy (LCCA) is a tuition-free, full-time virtual
school serving students in grades K-12 throughout South Carolina. LCCA is
authorized under state law by the Charter Institute of Erskine and operated by
Lowcountry Connections Academy, a nonprofit corporation, through a contract with
Connections Academy LLC. Connections Academy, a division of Connections
Education, is accredited by Cognia, and LCCA is accredited by the Southern
Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School
Improvement.
Position Summary and Responsibilities
Working from a home office within South Carolina, the Executive Administrative
Assistant provides high-level administrative support to school leadership and
plays a key role in the daily operations of the school. Candidates must live in
South Carolina. This position requires strong organizational skills, sound
judgment, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to manage
multiple priorities in a fast-paced virtual school environment.
The Executive Administrative Assistant will be responsible for, but not limited
to, the successful completion of the following tasks:
Executive & Administrative Support
● Provide direct administrative support to the School Leader and school
leadership team, including calendar management, correspondence, and meeting
coordination
● Prepare agendas, materials, and minutes for leadership, board, and staff
meetings
● Manage scheduling of appointments, events, and school activities
● Screen and respond to phone and email inquiries on behalf of leadership
● Assist with a wide variety of daily responsibilities as needs arise
Student Records & Data Management
● Enter and maintain student information in PowerSchool and other school and
state information systems, including registrations, course enrollments, and
records
● PowerSchool experience is required; maintain accurate, audit-ready data across
all systems
● Generate reports as requested by school leadership, the Charter Institute at
Erskine, and the South Carolina Department of Education
● Assist with state and district data reporting and state testing preparations
Leadership & Team Coordination
● Maintain current knowledge of Federal and South Carolina-specific enrollment,
student privacy, and records regulations
● Follow up with local school districts regarding transcript requests,
interpretation, and student records
● Support the school's compliance with South Carolina charter school
accountability requirements
● Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all family and staff
communications
Requirements
● Must reside in South Carolina
● Required: Experience with PowerSchool (or equivalent student information
system) strongly preferred/required
● Required: Prior management, supervisory, or lead administrative experience
● Associate's degree or higher preferred, or equivalent combination of
administrative/management experience
● Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, Google Suite, and web-based
applications
● Excellent oral and written communication skills
● Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
● Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced, deadline-driven virtual
school environment
● Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
● Customer-focused approach with strong interpersonal skills
● High degree of flexibility and demonstrated ability to work well in a team
environment
● Willingness to travel within South Carolina for school events, meetings, and
state testing as needed
● Must be able to use a personal electronic device and email address for 2-step
authentication
Lowcountry Connections Academy (LCCA) strives to create an inclusive environment
that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster
fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone
is treated with respect and dignity.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to
federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your
Rights notice from the Department of Labor.