Student Recruiter

Overview The Recruiter, Retention, and Alumni Coordinator plays a vital role in advancing The Excel Center’s mission by leading recruitment, retention, and alumni engagement efforts for adult learners. This full-time, year-round position serves two campuses—either Hammond and Gary or Elkhart and South Bend—and supports students 18 and older as they work to earn their Indiana Core 40 high school diploma. The Recruiter, Retention, and Alumni Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing recruitment strategies, conducting outreach to prospective students, supporting retention through proactive engagement, and managing alumni initiatives. The role collaborates closely with life coaches, teachers, and campus leadership to identify and support at-risk students, maintain accurate records of student and alumni engagement, and build strong relationships with community partners. By combining organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills, this position helps students succeed academically and professionally while fostering long-term connections that support The Excel Center’s mission of providing a second chance to adult learners. Responsibilities Partner with the marketing team to create outreach materials and coordinate community partner visits Collaborate with life coaches, teachers, and campus leaders to re-engage at-risk or withdrawn students and support retention Design and implement recruitment strategies and maintain a calendar aligned with enrollment periods and key community events Represent The Excel Center at community events and in collaboration with local organizations Conduct regular student check-ins to identify barriers and provide proactive retention support Qualifications Experience working with adult learners or in community outreach environments Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred, though not required Availability for occasional evening and weekend events as needed Comfortable with public speaking and engaging diverse community groups Reliable transportation required, with regular travel between assigned campuses Compensation $45,000 per year #J-18808-Ljbffr Goodwill Industries of Michiana