Manager, Recruitment & Admissions

Per Scholas•Buffalo, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Per Scholas has been dedicated to driving mobility and opportunity in the technology landscape for 30 years by unlocking individual potential, uplifting communities, and meeting employer needs through rigorous tech training. By partnering with diverse employers, from Fortune 500 companies to startups, Per Scholas creates inclusive tech talent pipelines. With national remote training and campuses in over 20 cities, Per Scholas offers free training programs in high-demand tech skills such as Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, IT Support, and Software Engineering. To date, over 30,000 individuals have completed Per Scholas training, advancing their careers into high-growth tech roles with significantly higher salaries. The organization is seeking a dynamic, team-oriented individual to join the National Capital Region (NCR) team as the Manager, Recruitment & Admissions. This role involves representing Per Scholas in the NCR, educating prospective learners about the organization's mission, outcomes, and admissions process, and recruiting candidates through various channels including digital outreach, referral partners, and community engagement. The Manager will also analyze applicant pipeline data to suggest improvements for the applicant experience and conversion rates throughout the admissions process.

Requirements

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
Ability 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
Thrive in a creative, inventive, fast-paced startup environment with people who are passionate about their work and mission.
Data-driven, result-oriented and a forward-looking catalyst for social change.
Collaborative and flexible work style.
Excited to work cross-functionally with other departments and independently.
Effective communicator with strong oral and written skills.
Tech savvy and learn new tools quickly.
Detail oriented, with exceptional organizational and time management skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Personable, approachable, and socially engaging.
Can cultivate relationships and build rapport.
Adept at managing time and balancing multiple projects and tasks.
Belief in the mission 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

Prior knowledge or background in IT and a passion for technology is a plus

Responsibilities

Recruit viable candidates for training classes, focusing on special populations to include veterans, spouses of veterans, young adults, and women.
Track, organize, and report on recruitment and enrollment data in Salesforce, comparing it to site and organizational goals and grant deliverables.
Manage relationships with referral partner organizations to sustain a pipeline of highly-qualified candidates for training, in partnership with the Managing Director.
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 accurate and regular entry of all data regarding stakeholder groups (applicants, learners, community-based organizations, etc.) in Salesforce.
Collaborate with Per Scholas Marketing and Communications and National Recruitment teams to run recruitment ads on digital channels and ensure timely revisions to collateral materials.
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.
Support the coordination of class kickoffs and graduations.
Coordinate community partnership engagements.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by campus leadership.

Benefits

Over 40 days of paid time off each year through a mix of holidays, vacation, and sick/personal time for full-time employees.
Eligibility for Holiday pay upon hire (22 holidays annually, including a week off for Independence Day and a week before the New Year).
80 Wellness Hours for Sick, Safe, or Personal reasons for full-time, benefits-eligible employees.
Vacation accrual at a rate of 8 hours at the beginning of every month, increasing with tenure.
Prorated time off for part-time employees.
Comprehensive Medical Coverage through Cigna or Kaiser Permanente (where available).
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for eligible out-of-pocket expenses ($4,000 for individuals, $8,000 for families).
Dental and Vision Insurance with multiple plan options.
Employer-paid dental and vision premiums for employees who waive medical coverage.
401(k) plan with a 100% employer match on contributions up to 6%.
Entry and full vesting in 401(k) after 90 days.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential 24/7 access to counseling, legal support, and financial resources.
Up to 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for eligible employees.
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.