Managing Director

Per Scholas•Charlotte, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Per Scholas is a non-profit organization dedicated to driving mobility and opportunity in the technology landscape through rigorous tech training. They partner with employers to create inclusive tech talent pipelines, offering no-cost training programs in high-demand tech skills. To date, over 30,000 individuals have been trained, leading to careers with significantly higher salaries. The organization has national remote training capabilities and campuses in over 20 cities.

Requirements

7+ years of experience leading teams and managing program operations in nonprofit, education, or workforce development settings.
Proven ability to lead high-performing teams, coach staff, and drive results in a metrics-driven environment.
Strong understanding of learner-centered program design, job readiness, and workforce development trends.
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Comfortable representing the organization externally and building relationships with community and employer stakeholders.
Deep commitment to equity, inclusion, and learner success.

Responsibilities

Lead the execution of Per Scholas’ training programs, ensuring high-quality delivery, learner success, and alignment with national standards.
Manage and coach a cross-functional local team including instructional staff, learner support teams, and operational support.
Oversee campus-level metrics including enrollment, graduation, job attainment, attendance, and learner satisfaction.
Use tools like Salesforce and internal dashboards to monitor program performance and drive continuous improvement.
Implement new training initiatives in response to learner needs and market demand in collaboration with the national Training and Talent Solutions teams.
Ensure all operations comply with local policies and national guidelines around safety, inclusion, and learner experience.
Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., finance, operations, communications, training) to maintain smooth day-to-day operations and program support.
Manage campus scheduling, resource allocation, and learner lifecycle coordination.
Represent the campus at employer meetings, community events, and local forums in collaboration with the Executive Director.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with local employers and workforce organizations to support job attainment and learner career readiness (in partnership with the National Talent Solutions team).
Support the Executive Director with site tours, advisory board engagement, and campus visibility efforts.
Coordinate with internal and external teams to facilitate engagement opportunities for local partners, alumni, and volunteers who support learners on campus.

Benefits

Over 40 days of paid time off each year through a mix of holidays, vacation, and sick/personal time.
22 paid 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 per month, increasing with tenure.
Comprehensive Medical Coverage through Cigna or Kaiser Permanente (where available).
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) up to $4,000 for individuals and $8,000 for families.
Dental and Vision Insurance (employer-paid premiums if medical coverage is waived).
401(k) plan with a 100% employer match on contributions up to 6%, with entry and full vesting 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 including Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services, and Pet Insurance.
Healthcare concierge support.
Financial wellness tools.
Employee discount programs.