The Excel Center – Northern Indiana is a high-quality, free, public high school for adult learners 18 and older. We provide coursework toward completing the required credits for students to earn an Indiana Core 40 diploma (not a TASC/GED/HSE program). Our students benefit from a structured learning environment with direct/ face-to-face instruction, an accelerated format, small classes, and individualized attention that meets the unique needs of adult learners. All students are assigned a life coach providing academic and personal counseling to support students pursuing their goals. Our staff has a significant impact on the lives of students seeking a second chance to change their lives. The Excel Center also requires students to earn industry-recognized certificates and/or dual credit college courses. We are seeking a dynamic and innovative team to assist in this endeavor. Summary The Recruiter, Retention and Alumni Coordinator (RRAC) plays a key role in supporting The Excel Center’s mission by leading recruitment, retention, and alumni engagement efforts. This full-time, year-round position serves two campuses—either Hammond & Gary or Elkhart & South Bend—and helps adults age 18 and over return to school to 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 • Collaborate with life coaches, teachers, and campus directors to identify and re-engage at-risk or withdrawn students.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. Qualifications: • High School Diploma required. • Associate or bachelor’s degree in education, communications, social work, or a related field. • 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. • Bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred but not required. • 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. Compensation: $45,000

• 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.