Manager, Recruitmentment & Admissions

Per Scholas•Milwaukee, WI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Per Scholas is seeking a dynamic, team-oriented individual to serve as Manager, Recruitment & Admissions on the new Per Scholas Greater Milwaukee team. The right candidate will represent Per Scholas across the Greater Milwaukee and Southeast Wisconsin region - 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.

Requirements

Minimum of 2-4 years experience in recruitment and admissions in education and/or workforce development
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 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

Nice To Haves

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 have strong interpersonal skills.
You are personable, approachable, and socially engaging.
You can cultivate relationships and build rapport.
You are adept at managing your time and balancing 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.

Responsibilities

Recruit viable candidates for Per Scholas training courses.
Manage a rigorous outreach and admissions process throughout its entire lifecycle, ensuring targets and benchmarks for recruitment and admissions are achieved.
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 Managing 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.
Support the coordination of class kickoffs and graduations.
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
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
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 in 401(k) after 90 days
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: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services, and Pet Insurance
Healthcare concierge support
Financial wellness tools
Employee discount programs