Manager, Professional Development

Per Scholas•Houston, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

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. If you are dedicated to preparing individuals for career success, possess expertise in job readiness coaching, and are committed to helping learners become job-ready, we want you to be part of our team.

Requirements

3-5 years of experience in workforce development with a specific background in job readiness coaching, or education
Demonstrated experience in adult classroom training and understanding of principles of classroom instruction
Experience with Salesforce, Google Suite, and Learning Management Systems (LMS) preferred
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.
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 can learn quickly.
You are strong at managing your time, and you 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in talent acquisition, organizational development, or adult learning in the tech sector, a plus

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 a diverse range of complex subjects, encompassing interviewing techniques, crafting resumes and cover letters, optimizing LinkedIn profiles, devising effective job search tactics, fostering workplace success, delivering career advancement training, and various other areas of expertise.
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 the learners with preparing their resumes for the job readiness assessment.
Accompany the 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 learn 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.

Benefits

Over 40 days of paid time off each year through a mix of holidays, vacation, and sick/personal time
Holiday pay upon hire (a total of 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
Accrue Vacation at a rate of 8 hours at the beginning of every month
Vacation accruals increase with tenure
Comprehensive Medical Coverage through Cigna or Kaiser Permanente (where available)
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
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%
Entry and full vesting after 90 days with the company for 401(k)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free, confidential, 24/7 access to counseling, legal support, and financial resources
Up to 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave
Employer-paid life and AD&D Insurance
Employer-paid short-term disability coverage
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
Healthcare concierge support
Financial wellness tools
Employee discount programs