Director, Talent Solutions

ABOUT PER SCHOLAS:

For nearly 30 years, Per Scholas has been on a mission to drive equity and opportunity in the ever-advancing technology landscape by unlocking the untapped potential of individuals, uplifting communities, and meeting the needs of employers through rigorous tech training. By teaming up with dynamic employer partners, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups, we're forging inclusive tech talent pipelines, fulfilling an ever-increasing need for skilled talent. With national remote training and campuses in 20+ cities and counting, Per Scholas offers no-cost training programs in the most sought-after tech skills, spanning Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, IT Support, Software Engineering, and more. To date, 25,000+ individuals have been trained through Per Scholas, propelling their professional trajectories into high-growth tech careers with salaries three times higher than their pre-training earnings. At Per Scholas, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging aren't just buzzwords—they're in our DNA. 85+ percent of our learners are people of color, two in five are women, and more than half hold a high school diploma as their highest educational credential. Learn more by visiting PerScholas.org and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

POSITION TITLE: Director, Talent Solutions

REPORTS TO: Managing Director

LOCATION: Kansas City, MO

We are a small, multi-disciplinary team seeking individuals who can ensure the success of our new and existing employer partnerships and support our alumni to secure jobs in the tech sector. We are seeking talented, DEIB aware, and passionate entrepreneurial professionals to join our team.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Per Scholas seeks a Manager/Sr. Mgr, Talent Solutions to ensure our graduates successfully attain mid-level technology positions after graduation. The Talent Solutions team coordinates with Per Scholas local and national resources to identify, develop and cultivate relationships with new and existing corporate employer partners to place successful graduates in jobs with them and create hiring pipelines for our graduates achieving an 80% job attainment target for each cohort. Additionally, the Manager/Sr. Mgr will also support recent graduates and alumni with career advisement such as finding, responding, and preparing for job interviews, as well as advising students 1:1 and in small groups on career advancement opportunities to ensure successful placement in relevant jobs in the technology sector.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Employer Outreach

• Partner with the Director to build a pipeline of hiring employers with the goal of securing jobs for all graduates through both revenue generating and free-based placements.
• Develop a strong network of local employers to support job placement of graduates and establish a voice in workforce development.
• Support the Director in pitch development, sector and occupational analysis, and prospect research to develop the employer pipeline.
• Conduct initial outreach to employers through a variety of prospecting tools including attending job fairs, networking events, and email and social media outreach.

Career Advisement

• Provide personalized guidance and support to individuals regarding job attainment and career progression within their organization.
• Assist individuals in identifying and planning their career paths, aligning their skills and aspirations with available opportunities.
• Offer advice on professional development opportunities, training programs, and skill enhancement to aid in career advancement.
• Collaborate with Talent Solutions to recommend graduates for specific job requisitions, leveraging insights into individual skills and talents.
• Conduct one-on-one sessions to address career concerns, strategize career goals, and provide ongoing support throughout their professional journey within the organization.
• Facilitate connections with relevant stakeholders, mentors, and departments to broaden career prospects and opportunities.
• Conduct job readiness assessments on learners to ensure their readiness for graduation and future employment.
• Co-manage alumni outreach and activities for students graduating from Per Scholas programs.

Data Management

• Monitor and manage student outcome and placement data in Per Scholas Salesforce database as well as up-and-out metrics for internal and client reporting.
• Maintain accurate records of career advisement sessions and contribute to reports evaluating the success of career development initiatives.
• Provide feedback from employers to the product development team to strengthen our curriculum and services.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO US:

Professional Qualifications

• BA degree or equivalent with 3-5 years of related professional experience, preferably in human resources/recruiting, sales/business development, career development, and/or adult workforce development.
• Career and job development with specific experience with job-readiness/workplace skills training.
• Ability to generate or leverage existing relationships with employers.
• Knowledge of workforce development.
• Experience with social media platforms.
• Data savvy and metrics orientation.
• Knowledge of Salesforce and learning management systems a plus.

Personal Characteristics

• You thrive in a creative, inventive, fast-paced startup environment with people who are passionate about their work and mission.
• You are data-driven, result-oriented, and a forward-looking catalyst for social change.
• You have a collaborative and flexible work style. You're excited to work cross-functionally with other departments and independently.
• You are an effective communicator with strong oral and written skills.
• You are tech savvy and learn new tools quickly.
• You are detail oriented, with exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• You stand behind our mission, believing that individuals from any community should have access to well-paying career positions, and that talent should be recognized and recruited from many diverse sources.

Compensation

For this role specifically, we are targeting a salary range of $70,000 - $75,000, where the difference in salary is typically determined by several factors, including geography in which the selected candidate resides and alignment with qualifications and experience.

QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions about this role, please feel free to email our Talent team at We look forward to viewing your application!

Equal Employment Opportunity

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.