Administrator Hiring FAQs

• How do I apply for an Administrator position?
  
  • Review the section How to Apply under Administrator Hiring Procedures
    
    
• When I completed my résumé in the online application system, the formatting looked very different from how it looked in the word processing document. Does this mean it did not get entered successfully?
  
  • No. Your résumé should look clear when we access it for screening. If we have trouble viewing your résumé, we will let you know.
    
    
• What other information is needed to complete my application?
  
  • Review the section Submit Supporting Documents under Administrator Hiring Procedures
    
    
• What if I have already submitted supporting documents when I applied previously for a position?
  
  • We file your documents as we receive them. You only need to send them once.
    
    
• What if I do not have the required South Carolina certification for a position?
  
  • If you are a recent graduate and have not yet received South Carolina certification, you must provide a letter from a school official of the college where you are completing an administrative program stating that all requirements for certification have been met. This letter must also state the level of the certification to be received, when applicable. You may fax this to Human Resources at (843) 937-6351. This must be received by noon on the initial “closing date” for the position for which you are applying. If you are applying after the initial “closing date,” the documentation must be received by noon on the following day after your application was submitted.
    
    If you have appropriate level out-of-state certification, you have 90 working days from your start date to submit a valid South Carolina certificate in the required area. This is stated in the South Carolina Certification Information Letter, which is one of the required supporting documents.
    
    
• What is the next step after completing my application?
  
  • Review the section Application Screening under Administrator Hiring Procedures
    
    
• How do I check the status of my application?
  
  • You will be notified by e-mail that your application has been received and what the status of your application is once it has been reviewed.
    
    
• How will my exact salary be determined?
  
  • Salaries are calculated based upon current South Carolina certification, for positions that require certification, education level, and experience.
    
    
• If I am currently a CCSD employee, do I have to follow the same application procedures?
  
  • Yes. Every applicant must submit an online application for each position.
    
    
• If I applied for a position and it is re-advertised, do I need to submit my application again for that position?
  
  • Yes.
    
    
• Why is there a closing date if the position is open until filled?
  
  • All Charleston County School District Administrator positions are posted for a minimum of 15 calendar days by policy of the Board of Trustees. On this initial “closing date,” all applications received by noon on that date and that meet the minimum qualifications for the position are forwarded to the Hiring Manager. If a decision for a final candidate cannot be reached, the Hiring Manager may request additional applications.
    
    
• When is a position considered filled?
  
  • A position is considered filled when the final candidate recommended for the position has accepted the offer.
    
    
• If I submitted my application after the initial “closing date,” how will I know if I am being considered for the position?
  
  • If a final candidate is chosen from the initial applicant pool and accepts the position, you will be notified by e-mail that you were declined for the position for this particular reason. If the Hiring Manager requests additional applications, you will be notified by e-mail of the status of your application once it is reviewed as part of the next applicant pool.