Student Recruiter - Gary and Hammond - FT

Summary: Goodwill Industries of Michiana is seeking a Student Recruiter for The Excel Center, a public high school for adult learners. The role involves leading recruitment, retention, and alumni engagement efforts to help adults earn their Indiana Core 40 high school diploma. Responsibilities: - 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information system - Collaborate with life coaches, teachers, and campus directors to identify and re-engage at-risk or withdrawn students - Partner with the marketing team to develop outreach materials - Represent The Excel Center at community events and with local organizations -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 Required Qualifications: - High School Diploma required - Proven experience working with adult learners or in community outreach settings - Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships - Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities across two school locations - Comfortable with public speaking and actively engaging with diverse community groups - Proficient in data tracking and maintaining alumni relationships - Deep commitment to educational equity and providing second-chance learning opportunities - Self-motivated, collaborative, and results driven - Experience in student recruitment, outreach, or case management - Demonstrated involvement in or strong connections with the local community - Requires reliable transportation and regular travel between assigned campuses - Occasional evening or weekend availability for community or school events Preferred Qualifications: - Associate or bachelor's degree in education, communications, social work, or a related field - Bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred but not required Required Skills: Student Recruitment, Data Tracking, Alumni Relationship Management, Public Speaking, Bilingual Spanish-English