Manager, Recruitment & Admissions

Per Scholas•Silver Spring, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

For 30 years, Per Scholas has been on a mission to drive mobility and opportunity in the ever-advancing technology landscape by unlocking the untapped potential of individuals, uplifting communities, and meeting the needs of employers through rigorous tech training. By teaming up with dynamic employer partners, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups, we're forging inclusive tech talent pipelines, fulfilling an ever-increasing need for skilled talent. With national remote training and campuses in 20+ cities and counting, Per Scholas offers no-cost training programs in the most sought-after tech skills, spanning Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, IT Support, Software Engineering, and more. To date, 30,000+ individuals have been trained through Per Scholas, propelling their professional trajectories into high-growth tech careers with salaries three times higher than their pre-training earnings. Per Scholas preferred hires reside within the following states : AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MD, MA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, WA. This role is for the National Capital Region (NCR) team, based in Silver Spring, Maryland, reporting to the Executive Director, NCR. The Manager, Recruitment & Admissions will represent Per Scholas across the NCR area, sharing its history, mission, outcomes, and admissions process with prospective learners. Recruitment will involve digital channels, referral partners, and community outreach. The role also involves reviewing applicant pipeline data to enhance the applicant experience and increase conversion 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 your time and balancing multiple projects and tasks.
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

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 against site and organizational goals and grant deliverables.
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 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.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by campus leadership.
Coordinate community partnership engagements.

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 for Sick, Safe, or Personal reasons
Vacation accrual at a rate of 8 hours at the beginning of every month, increasing 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 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
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