STEM Scholar Recruitment Coordinator

Gateway Technical College; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 71,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Technical College in Racine is seeking a STEM Scholars Program Coordinator to lead the SC Johnson STEM Scholars Pathway through student-centered case management, retention activities, and partnership coordination. The role focuses on monitoring progress, supporting persistence, and coordinating program activities to ensure successful outcomes.

The coordinator will work with students, faculty, staff, community partners, and scholarship stakeholders to ensure a high-quality student

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, Human Services, Student Affairs, or a related discipline.
• Three (3) years of experience in student success, case management, advising, program coordination, counseling, retention services, workforce development, or a related field.
• Experience supporting students from diverse educational, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Experience utilizing databases, case management systems, and data reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate implementation and ongoing administration of the SC Johnson STEM Scholars Pathway Program.
• Develop, coordinate, and evaluate retention initiatives that support scholar persistence and success.
• Coordinate bridge programming and transition activities designed to support students entering STEM pathways.
• Monitor adherence to scholarship requirements, program expectations, and participation standards.
• Maintain program records, case notes, student documentation, and reporting systems.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and report program data related to student success, persistence, and completion metrics.
• Collaborate closely with the Interim Scholarship and Impact Office to ensure compliance with donor agreements, grant requirements, memoranda of understanding, and institutional policies.

Skills

Student success

Case management

Advising

Program coordination

Counseling

Retention services

Data reporting

Communication

Collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Databases

Case management systems

Data reporting tools

Job description

GATEWAY TECHNICAL COLLEGE

STEM Scholars Program Coordinator

Support enrolled STEM Scholars through individualized case management,retention programming, and coordinated services that advance persistenceand completion.

Annual Salary: $71,169–$73,555

Campus: Racine

Closing Date: October 25, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Central

Position Number: 26053

Compensation Grade: I

Reports To: Dean, School of Pre-College and Momentum Programs

Academic Affairs / School of Pre-College and Momentum Programs |Support Staff | Exempt | Direct Reports: None

Grant-Funded, Limited-Term Position
This position is grant funded, with an anticipated term through June 30, 2035.

Role in Brief

The STEM Scholars Program Coordinator provides leadership and coordinationfor the SC Johnson STEM Scholars Pathway Program through student-centeredcase management, retention programming, transition support, and partnershipcoordination. The position is responsible for monitoring student progress,supporting persistence and completion outcomes, coordinating programactivities and events, and reporting on program effectiveness.

The coordinator serves as the primary point of contact for STEM Scholarsafter enrollment and works collaboratively with students, faculty, staff,community partners, and scholarship stakeholders to ensure a high-qualitystudent experience and successful educational outcomes. This positionreports to the Dean of the School of Pre-College and Momentum Programs.

Why This Role Matters

The SC Johnson STEM Scholars Pathway Program is more than a scholarshipopportunity. It is a transformational pathway that creates access tohigh-demand STEM careers for students who may otherwise face barriersto educational attainment.

The STEM Scholars Program Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuringparticipants receive the support, guidance, and resources necessary tosucceed from enrollment through completion. Through purposefulrelationship-building, individualized student support, and coordinatedinterventions, this position helps students realize their academic andcareer goals while advancing educational equity and workforce developmentin Racine County and beyond.

What You Will Actually Do

Administrative & Operational Execution (40%)

Program Management

• Coordinate implementation and ongoing administration of the SC JohnsonSTEM Scholars Pathway Program.
• Develop, coordinate, and evaluate retention initiatives that supportscholar persistence and success.
• Coordinate bridge programming and transition activities designed tosupport students entering STEM pathways.
• Monitor adherence to scholarship requirements, program expectations,and participation standards.
• Maintain program records, case notes, student documentation, andreporting systems.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and report program data related to studentsuccess, persistence, and completion metrics.
• Collaborate closely with the Interim Scholarship and Impact Officeto ensure compliance with donor agreements, grant requirements,memoranda of understanding, and institutional policies.
• Coordinate program events, workshops, orientations, and studentengagement activities.

Case Management

• Develop and manage individualized support plans for STEM Scholars.
• Conduct regular student meetings and proactive outreach.
• Monitor academic performance, attendance, progress toward completion,and scholarship eligibility.
• Coordinate referrals to tutoring, counseling, student accommodationsand accessibility services, financial aid, career services, andcommunity resources.
• Facilitate focus groups, cohort meetings, and student success workshops.
• Track academic achievement, persistence, transfer outcomes, anddegree completion.

Relationship Management & Communication (20%)

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with STEM Scholars,faculty, staff, donors, community partners, and transfer institutions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for enrolled STEM Scholarsregarding program participation and support services.
• Act as an ambassador for the STEM Scholars Program at meetings,events, presentations, and community activities.
• Maintain regular communication with students and stakeholdersregarding program expectations, requirements, resources, and opportunities.
• Build trust-based relationships that support student engagementand success.
• Prepare reports, presentations, updates, and impact summaries forleadership, donors, and external stakeholders.
• Support family engagement and communication efforts as appropriate.

Internal Collaboration (15%)

• Work collaboratively with Admissions, Advising, Financial Aid,Faculty Chairs, program faculty, Academic Deans, Student Affairs,Foundation staff, and Pre-College and Momentum Programs personnel.
• Coordinate interventions for students experiencing academic,financial, or personal challenges.
• Leverage institutional systems and data tools to measure studentprogress and program outcomes.
• Participate in program planning, assessment, and continuousimprovement efforts.
• Support donor stewardship activities and reporting requirementsin partnership with the Gateway Foundation.
• Ensure consistent communication and alignment among stakeholderssupporting STEM Scholars.

Critical Thinking & Decision Making (15%)

• Analyze academic performance and student success indicators toidentify students needing intervention.
• Assess barriers affecting student persistence and completion.
• Interpret program data to evaluate effectiveness and identify trends.
• Prioritize caseload activities based on student need and risk factors.
• Apply professional judgment to determine appropriate support strategies.
• Recommend and implement continuous improvement initiatives thatenhance student outcomes.

Project & Workflow Management (10%)

• Coordinate student engagement initiatives, bridge programs,workshops, and special events.
• Monitor timelines, deliverables, and program milestones.
• Support implementation of donor, grant, and institutionalreporting requirements.
• Coordinate communication and activities among internal andexternal stakeholders.

What You Need to Succeed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, HumanServices, Student Affairs, or a related discipline.
• Three (3) years of experience in student success, case management,advising, program coordination, counseling, retention services,workforce development, or a related field.
• Experience supporting students from diverse educational, cultural,and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate student support services andremove barriers to success.
• Experience utilizing databases, case management systems, anddata reporting tools.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationshipswith students, faculty, staff, external partners, and donors.
• Ability to analyze data and use findings to improve student outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with scholarship programs.
• Experience supporting first-generation, low-income, or historicallyunderrepresented students.
• Knowledge of technical college systems, transfer pathways, andstudent success best practices.
• Experience with grant-funded programs and donor reporting.
• Spanish fluency.

Conditions of Employment

• Employment contingent upon successful background check.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Flexibility to accommodate day, evening, and weekend activities.
• Requires travel among Gateway campuses and partner locations.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Equal Opportunity, Accessibility, and Safety

Gateway will not discriminate against any employee, applicant foremployment, 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 armedforces, union affiliation, arrest and conviction record, or any otherprotected category under applicable local, state, or federal law.

Gateway Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/AccessEducator/Employer operating under an Affiantive Action Plan.Reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids will be provided forqualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disabilityand need special accommodation for the application process, please contact the Office for Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights at [e-mail] or 262-564-3062.

Your safety while employed at Gateway Technical College is one ofour top priorities, so we encourage you to read our Annual SecurityReport. This report is published in compliance with the Jeanne CleryDisclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Actand the Violence Against Women Act. It includes crime statistics,institutional policies on campus safety and security, alcohol anddrug use, crime prevention, reporting procedures, sexual misconduct,and other important matters. Please email [e-mail] or call 262-564-3062 to request a hard copy.

Please note: The above is not designed to cover or contain acomprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilitiesrequired of the employee for this job. Nothing in this job descriptionrestricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties andresponsibilities to this job with or without notice.

Begin Your Next Chapter at Gateway

Bring your student-centered approach, judgment, and commitment tostudent success to Gateway. Help STEM Scholars connect with thesupport they need to reach their goals.

STEM Scholars Program Coordinator | Position #26053 | Racine Campus |Compensation Grade I | $71,169–$73,555 annually |Applications close October 25, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Central.