The School of Science and Engineering at Benedict College invites applications for a full-time STEM Recruiter supporting the Resilient Autonomous Systems (RAS) Contract. This position leads undergraduate STEM recruitment and early student success initiatives for the School of Science and Engineering, building a strong pipeline of prospective students into Benedict College and supporting their transition into STEM degree programs.
The STEM Recruiter works as part of the RAS Contract team alongside the RAS Workforce Development Program Manager and the Program Director of the Master of Science in Applied Computing (MAC) program. The recruiter develops and implements recruitment strategies, builds partnerships with K–12 schools and community organizations, coordinates outreach events, and supports initiatives that strengthen student recruitment, engagement, retention, and success across the School of Science and Engineering.
QualificationsREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with prospective students, families, faculty, staff, K–12 partners, and community stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, events, and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a cross-functional team.
• Ability to engage and motivate prospective students from diverse backgrounds and communicate the value of STEM education and career pathways.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn CRM systems and other recruitment technologies.
• Experience collecting, maintaining, and analyzing data to support recruitment efforts, reporting, and continuous improvement.
• Strong problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality when working with student information.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field, Education, or a closely related discipline.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in admissions, recruitment, college access, or student success programming, preferably within a STEM or higher education context.
• Demonstrated success in outreach, event coordination, or student-facing program support.
Skills Required
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Ability to work independently and collaborate on cross-functional teams
- Ability to engage and motivate prospective students from diverse backgrounds
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn CRM systems and recruitment technologies
- Experience collecting, maintaining, and analyzing data to support recruitment and reporting
- Strong problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and attention to detail
- Ability to maintain professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality with student information
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field, Education, or closely related discipline
- 1 to 3 years of experience in admissions, recruitment, college access, or student success programming
- Demonstrated success in outreach, event coordination, or student-facing program support
What We Do
Benedict College is a private, co-educational liberal arts institution and historically black college (HBCU) located in Columbia, South Carolina. Founded in 1870, it offers various baccalaureate and master's degree programs in high-demand fields such as STEM, Cyber Security, and Business Administration. The college is dedicated to creating social mobility and producing cutting-edge scholarship, serving as a 'power for good in society' for its students.
