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GATEWAY TECHNICAL COLLEGE
STEM Scholars Program Coordinator
Support enrolled STEM Scholars through individualized case management, retention programming, and coordinated services that advance persistence and 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 coordination for the SC Johnson STEM Scholars Pathway Program through student-centered case management, retention programming, transition support, and partnership coordination. The position is responsible for monitoring student progress, supporting persistence and completion outcomes, coordinating program activities and events, and reporting on program effectiveness.
The coordinator serves as the primary point of contact for STEM Scholars after enrollment and works collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, community partners, and scholarship stakeholders to ensure a high-quality student experience and successful educational outcomes. This position reports 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 scholarship opportunity. It is a transformational pathway that creates access to high-demand STEM careers for students who may otherwise face barriers to educational attainment.
The STEM Scholars Program Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring participants receive the support, guidance, and resources necessary to succeed from enrollment through completion. Through purposeful relationship-building, individualized student support, and coordinated interventions, this position helps students realize their academic and career goals while advancing educational equity and workforce development in Racine County and beyond.
What You Will Actually Do
Administrative & Operational Execution (40%)
Program Management
• 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.
• Coordinate program events, workshops, orientations, and student engagement 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 accommodations and accessibility services, financial aid, career services, and community resources.
• Facilitate focus groups, cohort meetings, and student success workshops.
• Track academic achievement, persistence, transfer outcomes, and degree 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 Scholars regarding 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 stakeholders regarding program expectations, requirements, resources, and opportunities.
• Build trust-based relationships that support student engagement and success.
• Prepare reports, presentations, updates, and impact summaries for leadership, 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 student progress and program outcomes.
• Participate in program planning, assessment, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Support donor stewardship activities and reporting requirements in partnership with the Gateway Foundation.
• Ensure consistent communication and alignment among stakeholders supporting STEM Scholars.
Critical Thinking & Decision Making (15%)
• Analyze academic performance and student success indicators to identify 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 that enhance 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 institutional reporting requirements.
• Coordinate communication and activities among internal and external stakeholders.
What You Need to Succeed
Required 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.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate student support services and remove barriers to success.
• Experience utilizing databases, case management systems, and data reporting tools.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with 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 historically underrepresented students.
• Knowledge of technical college systems, transfer pathways, and student success best practices.
• Experience with grant-funded programs and donor reporting.
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 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. If you have a disability and need special accommodation for the application process, please contact the Office for Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights at compliance@gtc.edu or 262-564-3062. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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Please note: The above is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job with or without notice.
Begin Your Next Chapter at Gateway
Bring your student-centered approach, judgment, and commitment to student success to Gateway. Help STEM Scholars connect with the support 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.