Manager of Counseling Services

Connections Academy

Manager of Counseling Services at Alabama Connections Academy ensuring student completion of instructional programs. Collaborating with school leadership to provide guidance and support for families and staff.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeRemote • Alabama • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Counseling Services with a focus on student success, effective communication, and collaboration with staff and families. Proficient in utilizing technology to support educational programs and enhance student engagement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Counseling ExperienceAlabama Counseling CredentialAdvanced DegreeMicrosoft Office ProficiencyExcellent Communication Skills

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Soft Skills

Customer Focused ApproachHigh Degree of FlexibilityTeam Player

Certifications & Qualifications

Alabama Counseling Credential

Industry Keywords

Virtual CounselingStudent RecruitmentCrisis InterventionAcademic SupportCourse Selection

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

From your home office or our office in Athens, the Manager of Counseling Services will work in conjunction with the school's leadership team to help students, ensuring that each child successfully completes his/her instructional program.
Provide directions to staff and assist students and parents in understanding and meeting graduation requirements, course selection and scheduling, post-secondary school planning, and crisis intervention.
Support the teachers in exhibiting and maintaining a high level of professionalism, instructional support and customer service.
Ensure the academic success of individual students by utilizing all levels of academic support available and maintaining a high level of communication with parents.
Assist teaching staff with implementing any program changes and/or new software application introductions as appropriate to support student success.
Exhibit high-quality communication with all staff, students, and families.
Provide specified assistance to families in need of additional support to prevent unnecessary withdrawals and encourage high participation levels.
Participate in student recruitment efforts including in-state trips, presentations, Q&A sessions and responding to the press.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Min of 5 years Counseling experience, with preferably three years in a virtual setting
Alabama Counseling Credential endorsement preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Technologically proficient (especially with Microsoft Office products)
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Customer focused approach
High degree of flexibility
Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
Team player track record

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities