Recruiter, Retention and Alumni Coordinator - Elkhart and South Bend - FT
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $38,300.00 - $56,500.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
flexible schedule
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The Excel Center - Northern Indiana is a distinguished public high school dedicated to adult learners aged 18 and older who wish to earn their Indiana Core 40 high school diploma. Unlike traditional GED or high school equivalency programs, The Excel Center offers a structured and supportive environment focused on direct face-to-face instruction and accelerated coursework. With small class sizes and a commitment to individualized attention, students receive academic and personal support uniquely tailored to help second-chance learners achieve their educational goals. Each student is assigned a life coach who provides ongoing academic counseling and personal guidance, ensuring that learners... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- experience in recruitment, retention, or outreach roles
- excellent communication skills
- proficiency in data management systems
- ability to collaborate with educational staff and community partners
- strong organizational skills
- commitment to supporting adult learners
- availability to work full-time year-round
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, communications, or a related field preferred
- experience in recruitment, retention, or outreach roles, ideally within an educational setting
- strong interpersonal and communication skills
- ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and community partners
- proficiency in data management and reporting tools
- experience with student information systems
- ability to engage and motivate adult learners
- strong organizational and time management skills
- adaptability and problem-solving abilities to address student retention challenges
Job Duties
- Design and implement recruitment strategies to attract adult learners
- create and maintain a recruitment and retention calendar aligned with enrollment periods and key community events
- support student retention through proactive outreach and engagement efforts
- record and manage outreach, retention, and alumni data in the student information system
- collaborate with life coaches, teachers, and campus directors to identify and re-engage at-risk or withdrawn students
- partner with the marketing team to develop outreach materials
- represent The Excel Center at community events and with local organizations
- establish a regular schedule for visiting local school districts to connect with prospective students
- develop and maintain alumni engagement initiatives
- maintain a detailed time and outreach activity log
- prepare and present recruitment and retention data reports to leadership to inform future strategies
- conduct regular student check-ins to identify and address barriers to retention
- submit weekly and end-of-term recruitment and retention reports
- build and maintain relationships with key community partners, with check-ins at least once per term
- coordinate visits from community partners to school campuses
- other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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