STEM Scholar Recruitment Coordintor

This is a Grant Funded Position.

Gateway Technical College seeks a dynamic people-centered professional to serve as theRecruitment Coordinatorfor the SC Johnson STEM Scholars Pathway Program. This high-impact role is equal parts relationship-builder systems creator communicator and community advocate ensuring that students schools and stakeholders are aware of and energized by this unique scholarship opportunity.

You will serve as the connective tissue between Gateway the Racine Unified School District (RUSD) four-year partner colleges and the broader community coordinating outreach aligning recruitment and marketing efforts across internal teams and stewarding relationships to ensure that enrollment targets are met or exceeded solidifying the success of the program.

In addition to being a collaborative and approachable leader the successful Recruitment Coordinator will also have an aptitude for building and maintaining systems that enable communication transparency and data tracking.

This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of a transformative scholarship program that empowers students to pursue high-demand STEM degrees with significant financial support.

The SC Johnson STEM Scholars Pathway Program isnt simply a scholarship its a life-changing opportunity. By joining this effort youll help build a more equitable future for students in Racine County by ensuring they know whats possible and how to get there.

If youre energized by meaningful relationship work passionate about educational access and excited to help students and systems align for success we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Relationship Management & Communication

• Cultivate maintain and coordinate relationships with external partners at the Racine Unified School District Racine-area private/parochial high schools local homeschool associations and four-year college transfer institutions. Align regularly to ensure accountability between institutions and share updates.

• Act as the central point of contact for all external conversations related to the SCJ STEM Scholars Pathway Program staying informed and ensuring alignment across levels from school counselors to district leadership to Gateways President.

• Represent the program at school events community meetings and civic gatherings presenting to small groups and large audiences with equal ease and impact.

• Serve as an ambassador of the program to parents teachers community partners and donors as well as internally across Gateway departments and functions.

Recruitment & Outreach

• In partnership with the Admission Office develop strong relationships with students and their families helping them understand program requirements and guiding them through the application and enrollment process.

• Creatively identify and engage with community groups and other potential feeder programs to raise awareness about and applications to the SC Johnson STEM Scholars Pathway Program.

• Coordinate targeted marketing campaigns in partnership with high school faculty and counselors as well as youth-serving organizations (e.g. Girl Scouts YMCA RAMAC apprenticeships).

• Collaborate with Gateways marketing and admission teams to implement layered outreach strategies including presentations school visits family engagement events and more.

Internal Collaboration

• Work cross-functionally with Gateway staff including admissions advising pre-college programs Deans and the Foundation to ensure a unified student-centered recruitment experience.

• Leverage internal expertise systems (new and existing) and data management tools to track student engagement and applications.

• Participate in regular team meetings and planning efforts related to SCJ STEM Scholars recruitment and program success.

• Maintain clear and open lines of communication and transparent information channels about all aspects of the program.

Donor Stewardship

• In collaboration with the Gateway Foundation prepare regular updates to SC Johnson on outreach efforts student recruitment and program impact.

• Contribute to storytelling and data collection efforts that demonstrate the programs outcomes and community value.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in education marketing communication counseling/student services STEM or a related field

• 3 years of experience in student recruitment community outreach admissions or related work

• Proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences from high school students to civic leaders

• Comfort speaking in public and facilitating group discussions

• Relationship-driven organized and collaborative

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with technical college systems high school partnerships or STEM-related programming

• Knowledge of the Racine Unified School District and/or Gateways regional footprint

• Experience working with first-generation low-income or underrepresented students

• Spanish fluency

DIVISION/LOCATION: President/Racine
COMP GRADE: 27
FLSA DESIGNATION: Exempt
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available.
• Employment is contingent upon an acceptable background
• Flexibility is needed to accommodate day evening and weekend student & business needs

Gateway will not discriminate against any employee applicant for employment student or applicant for admission based on race color national origin ancestry sex sexual orientation creed religion political affiliation marital status parental status pregnancy disability age membership in any reserve component of the armed forces union affiliation arrest and conviction record or any other protected category under applicable local state or federal law.