GATEWAY TECHNICAL COLLEGE
STEM Scholars Recruiter (50%) LTE - 06/30/31
Help Racine County students discover STEM pathways, explore scholarship opportunities, and take their next step toward college.
Salary
$31,749.50–$32,814 annually 20hrs/week
Campus
Racine
Closing date
November 25, 2026
Internal Job umber
26057
Compensation grade
H
Reports to
Director of Recruitment
Priority application date: November 18, 2026
Part-time | 50% FTE | Limited term | Grant-funded through June 30, 2031 Salary reflects the 50% position.
The Role in Brief
Gateway Technical College seeks a dynamic, student-centered professional to serve as the STEM Scholars Recruiter for the SC Johnson STEM Scholars Pathway Program. This high-impact role is responsible for recruiting prospective students into the STEM Scholars Pathway Program and building awareness of this transformational scholarship opportunity throughout Racine County.
The Recruiter will work closely with students, recruitment, advising, pre-college programs, academic leadership, and community partners to support recruitment efforts and help students successfully navigate the application and enrollment process.
This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of a transformative scholarship program that empowers students to pursue high-demand STEM degrees with significant financial support.
Why This Role Matters
The SC Johnson STEM Scholars Pathway Program isn't simply a scholarship. It's a life-changing opportunity. By joining this effort, you'll help build a more equitable future for students in Racine County by ensuring they know what's possible and have the support needed to achieve their educational goals.
If you're energized by student success, passionate about educational access, and excited to help students navigate pathways to STEM careers, we want to hear from you.
What You Will Actually Do
Recruitment & Outreach
- In partnership with the Recruitment Office, develop strong relationships with prospective students and their families, helping them understand program requirements and guiding them through the application, scholarship and enrollment processes.
- Identify and engage community organizations, schools, and other potential feeder programs to increase awareness of and applications to the SC Johnson STEM Scholars Pathway Program.
- Coordinate targeted outreach and marketing efforts in partnership with high school faculty, counselors, and youth-serving organizations.
- Collaborate with Gateway's Marketing and Recruitment teams to implement recruitment strategies, including presentations, school visits, family engagement events, and community outreach activities.
- Represent Gateway Technical College and the STEM Scholars Pathway Program at recruitment events, college fairs, high school programs, and community gatherings.
- Monitor recruitment activity and maintain accurate records of student engagement, inquiries, applications, and enrollment outcomes.
Internal Collaboration
- Work collaboratively with Gateway staff, including Recruitment, Advising, Pre-College Programs, Deans, and other departments to support recruitment and enrollment goals.
- Leverage institutional systems and data management tools to track prospective student engagement and recruitment outcomes.
- Participate in regular team meetings and planning efforts related to STEM Scholars recruitment and enrollment success.
- Maintain clear and timely communication regarding recruitment activities, prospective student needs, and program updates.
Additional Responsibilities
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
What You Need to Succeed
Required
- Bachelor's degree in education, student affairs, counseling, communication, marketing, or a related field.
- Two years of experience in student recruitment, admissions, community outreach, student services, or related work.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
- Strong organizational, relationship-building, and presentation skills.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and data.
- Commitment to student success, equity, and educational access.
Preferred
- Familiarity with technical college systems, high school partnerships, or scholarship programs.
- Knowledge of the Racine Unified School District and/or Gateway's regional footprint.
- Experience working with first-generation, low-income, or underrepresented students.
- Spanish fluency.
Conditions of Employment
This is a part-time, grant-funded position contingent upon continued grant funding. The limited-term end date is June 30, 2031.
Equal Opportunity, Accessibility, and Safety
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.
Gateway Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Access Educator/Employer operating under an Affirmative Action Plan. Reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. Applicants needing accommodation may contact the Office for Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights at compliance@gtc.edu or 262-564-3062.
Gateway encourages applicants to review its Annual Security Report, published in compliance with the Clery Act and the Violence Against Women Act. Contact compliance@gtc.edu or 262-564-3062 to request a hard copy.
Begin Your Next Chapter at Gateway
Bring your passion for student success and educational access to Gateway. Help students discover what is possible in STEM.
STEM Scholars Recruiter | 50% FTE | Grade H
$31,749.50–$32,814 annually | Limited term through June 30, 2031
