Manager, Professional Development

ABOUT PER SCHOLAS:

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. Learn more by visiting PerScholas.org and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

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

 

POSITION TITLE: Manager, Professional Development

LOCATION:  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

SCHEDULE: Hybrid, minimum 3 days a week in person

REPORTS TO: Director, Talent Solutions

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

At Per Scholas, we are committed to empowering individuals to launch and advance their careers in the ever-evolving field of technology. We are searching for a passionate and dynamic individual to join our team as a Professional Development Manager. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about helping learners develop the skills and confidence needed to excel in today's competitive job market. If you are passionate about preparing individuals for career success, committed to helping learners become job-ready, dedicated to deepening alumni relationships, and possess expertise in job readiness coaching, we want you to be part of our team.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Career Readiness Curriculum & Workshops:

• Lead comprehensive career development training sessions using an approved curriculum to prepare learners for job attainment and entry into mid-level jobs in Information Technology.
• Provide professional development coaching to learners in a diverse range of complex subjects, encompassing interviewing techniques, crafting resumes and cover letters, optimizing LinkedIn profiles, devising effective job search tactics, fostering workplace success, delivering career advancement training, and various other areas of expertise.
• Utilize the Professional Development curriculum to prepare each learner to complete the Job Readiness Assessment (resume/LinkedIn prep, elevator pitch, mock interview skills, professional presentation).
• Offer remediation workshops and individual coaching sessions for learners needing extra support.
• Deliver and score the Job Readiness Assessments, as well as other assignments per the curriculum.
• Accompany the learners to offsite corporate engagements and offsite events. 
• Manage multiple classes of 20-40 learners.

Learner Performance & Experience Management:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for learner questions and issues.
• Provide ongoing individual career counseling to learners.
• Ensure accurate data management in our CRM systems.
• Collaborate with technical instructors to prepare learner evaluations.
• Participate in cross-departmental learner progress meetings with other departments.
• Oversee learner resume and photo uploads into Salesforce.
• Manage learner attendance and performance policies, including communication with learners not meeting program compliance requirements.
• Accompany learners off campus to corporate engagement site visits, mock interviews, networking events, and lunch and learn with employer partners.
• Collaborate with the Talent Solutions team to engage employers and other partners in classroom visits.
• Collaborate with the learner support team to provide wellness and financial support to learners.

Career Advisement:

• Assist individuals in identifying and planning their career paths, aligning their skills