Managing Director

ABOUT PER SCHOLAS:

For nearly 30 years, Per Scholas has been on a mission to drive equity 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, 25,000+ 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. At Per Scholas, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging aren't just buzzwords—they're in our DNA. 85+ percent of our learners are people of color, two in five are women, and more than half hold a high school diploma as their highest educational credential. Learn more by visiting PerScholas.org and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Managing Director (MD) – 500 Learner Campus

Location : Chicago, IL

Position Summary
The Managing Director (MD) will oversee a Per Scholas campus serving approximately 500 learners, focusing on scaling operations, increasing funding, and enhancing regional partnerships. This leader is tasked with raising $5 - $5.25 million by 2030 and will leverage their expertise in both fundraising and employer engagement to develop and execute local strategies. The MD will partner with national teams to ensure that the campus meets all training and fundraising objectives while cultivating key relationships with employers and stakeholders to create job opportunities for graduates. The MD will also lead program delivery, ensuring that the local campus aligns with Per Scholas' mission to provide equitable tech training for underserved adult learners.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising & Business Development (70%)

1. Develop and lead Per Scholas local fundraising strategy in partnership with the Regional Senior Vice President and in collaboration with the National Development team.
2. Lead fundraising initiatives to secure $5 - $5.25 million annually by 2030 .
3. Identify and secure new funder relationships through a diverse range of fundraising activities (e.g., government, foundation, corporate, public, individual, and earned income).
4. Develop and manage local campus budget in collaboration with Regional Senior Vice President.
5. Increase awareness of Per Scholas' brand and tech training in the region.
6. Partner with the National Development team to generate grant requests and reports.
7. Develop and lead Per Scholas local employer outreach strategy in partnership with the RSVP and with support from the National Talent Solutions Team.
8. In collaboration with the National Talent Solutions team, manage an employer-facing team to identify, cultivate, and secure new employer relationships with the goal of achieving job attainment fee-based revenue for your campus.
9. Secure a pipeline of employer partners in the local community.
10. Expand and partner with a local advisory board of business and community leaders.
11. Represent Per Scholas at regional meetings, conferences, panels, and media opportunities.

Team & Program Leadership (30%)

1. Develop, lead, and implement Per Scholas local annual operating plan in partnership with the Training Support Team and Regional Senior Vice President.
2. Serve as Per Scholas local primary liaison and point of contact with the training, finance, communications, development, and administration teams.
3. Lead and develop a talented team of local staff and facilitate regular feedback, performance management, and professional development.
4. Follow local and national workforce, business, and tech industry trends to anticipate learner and employer needs.
5. Ensure that all training goals are met or exceeded, including outcomes tracking and reporting, using Salesforce and other data platforms.
6. Manage and inform the annual operating budget.
7. Ensure high-quality delivery of our tech training to Per Scholas adult-learners and alumni.
8. Implement new training initiatives in response to local market demand.

Requirements

1. 7+ years of experience leading teams and managing multi-campus or large-scale operations.
2. Proven success in regional fundraising and stakeholder engagement.
3. Ability to develop and implement regional strategies and lead larger teams effectively.
4. Experience in nonprofit management, workforce development, or a related field.

For this role specifically, we are targeting a salary range of $145,000 - $150,000 where the difference in salary is typically determined by several factors, including geography in which the selected candidate resides, and alignment with qualifications and experience.

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