Manager, Talent Solutions

Per Scholas•Silver Spring, MD

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About The Position

Per Scholas seeks a Manager, Talent Solutions to help graduates attain mid-level technology positions after graduation. The Talent Solutions team works with local and national resources to develop employer relationships, create hiring pipelines, and place graduates in jobs, with an 80% job attainment target for each cohort. The manager also provides career advisement to recent graduates and alumni, including support with job searches, applications, interview preparation, and career advancement through individual and small-group guidance. The role develops employer partnerships and coordinates opportunities that connect graduates with hiring companies, while using employer feedback and labor market insights to refine placement strategies. It also supports learners’ job readiness, manages student outcome and placement data in Salesforce, tracks up-and-out metrics, and contributes reporting and curriculum feedback. Per Scholas is a nonprofit technology-training organization with national remote training and campuses in more than 20 cities. Candidates must reside in one of the listed states if the position does not have a specific office-location requirement. The salary range is $65,000–$70,000, with the final amount based in part on the candidate’s location, qualifications, and experience.

Requirements

3–5 years of related professional experience.
Experience in career and job development, including job-readiness or workplace-skills training.
Ability to generate or leverage existing employer relationships.
Experience with social media platforms.
Data-savvy and metrics-oriented.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Collaborative and flexible work style, with ability to work cross-functionally and independently.
Tech-savvy and able to learn new tools quickly.
Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and time-management skills.
Commitment to Per Scholas’s mission of expanding access to well-paying careers and recognizing talent from diverse communities.

Nice To Haves

Experience in sales or business development, career development, and/or adult workforce development.
Knowledge of Salesforce, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and Apollo.
Experience meeting or exceeding business development goals.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute engagement strategies to build long-term partnerships with employers in the technology sector.
Work with employer partners to identify talent needs and match Per Scholas graduates with appropriate opportunities.
Organize employer networking events, informational sessions, and industry panels.
Coordinate employer site visits and job-shadowing opportunities for graduates.
Maintain communication with employer partners, gather feedback on graduate performance, and refine engagement strategies.
Develop customized hiring programs, apprenticeships, and direct-placement pipelines with employer partners.
Use labor market trends and employer insights to refine placement strategies and expand employer networks.
Meet and exceed business development goals in support of job-attainment targets.
Provide personalized guidance on job attainment and career progression.
Collaborate with internal teams and partners to recommend graduates for job requisitions based on their skills and talents.
Conduct one-on-one career advisement sessions and provide ongoing support to graduates and alumni.
Conduct job-readiness assessments to evaluate learners’ readiness for graduation and employment.
Co-manage alumni outreach and activities for graduating students.
Manage student outcome and placement data in the Per Scholas Salesforce database and track up-and-out metrics for internal and client reporting.
Maintain accurate records of career advisement sessions and contribute to reports evaluating career development initiatives.
Provide employer feedback to the product development team to strengthen curriculum and services.

Benefits

Over 40 days of paid time off annually for full-time team members, combining holidays, vacation, and sick/personal time.
22 paid holidays annually, including a week off for Independence Day and a week before the New Year.
Eligible employees receive 80 Wellness Hours for sick, safe, or personal reasons.
Vacation accrual of 8 hours per month, with accrual increasing with tenure.
Medical plan options through Cigna or Kaiser Permanente where available.
Health Reimbursement Account reimbursing eligible out-of-pocket expenses up to $4,000 for individuals and $8,000 for families.
Dental and vision insurance options; employees who waive medical coverage receive employer-paid dental and vision premiums.
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.
Employee Assistance Program with confidential, 24/7 counseling, legal support, and financial resources for employees and household members.
Up to six weeks of 100% paid parental leave for eligible employees.
Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance and short-term disability coverage for eligible employees.
Optional additional life coverage and long-term disability insurance.
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting expenses.
Voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal services, and pet insurance.
Healthcare concierge support, financial wellness tools, and employee discount programs.