Manager, Recruitment & Admissions

About the role

Per Scholas is seeking a dynamic, team-oriented individual to serve as Manager, Recruitment & Admissions on the Houston, Texas team. The right candidate will represent Per Scholas across the Greater Houston area - including sharing the Per Scholas history, mission, outcomes, and admissions process and requirements with prospective learners and applicants. Recruitment of prospective learners will be conducted in many ways, including digital channels, referral partners, and community outreach. The Manager, Recruitment and Admissions, will also consistently review applicant pipeline data to make data-driven recommendations to enhance the applicant experience and increase conversion throughout the admissions process.

Responsibilities

• Recruit viable candidates for training classes, focusing on special populations to include veterans, spouses of veterans, young adults, and women.
• Track, organize, and be prepared to report on recruitment and enrollment data in Salesforce, particularly in comparison to site and organizational goals and grant deliverables.
• In partnership with the Manging Director, manage relationships at referral partner organizations to sustain a pipeline of highly-qualified candidates for training.
• Attend networking events to increase Per Scholas' visibility in the community.
• Communicate with candidates including notifying applicants of their acceptance status.
• Conduct presentations and administer off-site information sessions as needed.
• Ensure all data regarding stakeholder groups (applicants, learners, community-based organizations, etc.) is accurately entered in Salesforce regularly.
• Work with the Per Scholas Marketing and Communications and National Recruitment teams to run recruitment ads on digital channels and ensure that needed revisions to collateral materials are timely.
• Make referrals to supportive services and/or alternative programs for applicants, as appropriate.
• Partner with the Government Contracts team to ensure accurate and timely record-keeping for all government contracts.
• Additional Responsibilities: Support the coordination of class kickoffs and graduations. Perform other responsibilities as assigned by campus leadership. Coordinate community partnership engagements.

Qualifications

• Professional Qualifications: Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Solid understanding of business needs and how to source talent to meet those needs
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel; knowledge of Salesforce.com preferred
• Excellent written communication, presentation, and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and a strong attention to detail
• Able to effectively manage multiple tasks, projects, and deadlines
• Prior knowledge or background in IT and a passion for technology is a plus
• Strong technical aptitude and organizational skills
• Strong follow-up skills
• Prior experience in a similar role is a plus

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with Salesforce
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Benefits & Perks

Per Scholas offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and overall quality of life!

• Holidays & PTO: Over 40 days of paid time off each year through a mix of holidays, vacation, and sick/personal time!
• Full-Time Benefits Eligible employees also receive 80 Wellness Hours to use for Sick, Safe, or Personal reasons and accrue Vacation at a rate of 8 hours at the beginning of every month, supporting rest, recharge, and work-life balance. Vacation accruals increase with tenure.
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Benefit eligible employees can choose from multiple medical plans through Cigna or Kaiser Permanente (where available), with options to fit your needs. Eligible employees also have access to a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that reimburses eligible out-of-pocket expenses, up to $4,000 for individuals and $8,000 for families.
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Eligible employees can select from two dental plan options and a vision plan. Employees who waive medical coverage receive employer paid dental and vision premiums.
• Retirement Savings: 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.
• Parental Leave: Eligible employees are offered up to 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave to support employees as they welcome a new child and bond with their family.
• Additional Benefits & Perks: Eligible employees have access to 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 are available for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting expenses. Per Scholas also offers a range of voluntary benefits, including: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services, and Pet Insurance. Additional resources include healthcare concierge support, financial wellness tools, and employee discount programs.

Pay

For this role specifically, we are targeting a salary range of $50,000- $60,000.

Schedule

Full-time position.