Manager, Professional Development

About the role

At Per Scholas, we are committed to empowering individuals to launch and advance their careers in the ever-evolving field of technology. We are searching for a passionate and dynamic individual to join our team as a Professional Development Manager. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about helping learners develop the skills and confidence needed to excel in today's competitive job market.

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive career development training sessions using an approved curriculum to prepare learners for job attainment and entry into mid-level jobs in Information Technology.
• Provide professional development coaching to learners in interviewing techniques, crafting resumes and cover letters, optimizing LinkedIn profiles, devising effective job search tactics, fostering workplace success, delivering career advancement training, and other areas.
• Utilize the Professional Development curriculum to prepare each learner to complete the job readiness assessment; offer remediation workshops and individual coaching sessions for learners needing extra support.
• Take full ownership of the Key Performance Indicator (KPI) focused on job readiness.
• Assist learners with preparing their resumes for the job readiness assessment.
• Accompany learners to offsite corporate engagements and offsite events.
• Manage a class size of up to 40 learners (the local class is connected to a satellite campus).
• Serve as the primary point of contact for learner questions and issues.
• Provide ongoing individual career counseling to learners.
• Ensure accurate data management in our CRM system.
• Collaborate with technical instructors to prepare learner evaluations.
• Participate in cross-departmental learner progress meetings with other departments.
• Oversee learner resume uploads into Salesforce.
• Manage learner attendance and performance policies, including communication with learners not meeting program compliance requirements.
• Accompany learners off-site campus to corporate engagement site visits, mock interviews, networking events, and lunch and learns with employer partners.
• Collaborate with the learner support team to provide wellness and financial support to learners.
• 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.
• Maintain accurate records of career advisement sessions and contribute to reports evaluating the success of career development initiatives.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in workforce development with a specific background in job readiness coaching, or education.
• Experience in talent acquisition, organizational development, or adult learning in the tech sector is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in adult classroom training and understanding of principles of classroom instruction.
• Experience with Salesforce, Google Suite, and Learning Management Systems (LMS) is preferred.

Personal Characteristics

• You thrive in a creative, inventive, fast-paced startup environment with people who are passionate about their work and mission.
• You are not afraid to make tough decisions or have tough conversations with learners.
• You are data-driven, results-oriented, and a forward-looking catalyst for social change.
• You are a resourceful thinker with a collaborative and flexible work style.
• You are 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 can learn quickly.
• You are strong at managing your time and can balance multiple projects and tasks.
• 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.

Pay

Target salary of $60,000/year, with a range between $55,000/year and $60,000/year; the difference is typically determined by geography and alignment with qualifications and experience.

Benefits

• Over 40 days of paid time off each year through a mix of holidays, vacation, and sick/personal time; 22 holidays annually including a week off for Independence Day and a week before the New Year.
• 80 Wellness Hours to use for Sick, Safe, or Personal reasons and accrual of Vacation at a rate of 8 hours at the beginning of every month; vacation accruals increase with tenure.
• Comprehensive medical plans through Cigna or Kaiser Permanente (where available), with options to fit your needs; a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that reimburses eligible out-of-pocket expenses, up to $4,000 for individuals and $8,000 for families.
• Two dental plan options and a vision plan; employer paid dental and vision premiums for employees who waive medical coverage.
• 401(k) plan with a current 100% employer match on contributions up to 6%, eligible employees are offered entry and full vesting after 90 days with the company.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): free, confidential, 24/7 access to counseling, legal support, and financial resources for employees and their household members.
• Up to 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave to support employees as they welcome a new child and bond with their family.
• Employer-paid life and AD&D Insurance, as well as employer-paid short-term disability coverage, with the option to elect additional life coverage and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting expenses.
• Voluntary benefits including Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services, and Pet Insurance.
• Additional resources including healthcare concierge support, financial wellness tools, and employee discount programs.