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.
PER SCHOLAS
Managing Director, Per Scholas St. Louis, MO
WHO WE ARE
At Per Scholas, we believe a thriving workforce starts with equitable access to education. Our mission is to advance economic equity through rigorous training for technology careers and to connect skilled talent to leading businesses. Per Scholas envisions a tech workforce as diverse as the customers it serves. Thousands of our graduates have launched successful careers through our no-cost technical training.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Managing Director (MD) leads the strategy, fundraising, community engagement, programmatic, and administrative success at our St. Louis campus. Reporting to the Regional Senior Vice President, Midwest, the MD will lead a talented team to execute and advance our mission. Top candidates will bring a proven record of successfully attracting and cultivating corporate, private, and public funders and partners. They will bring a high emotional intelligence, be skilled at developing impactful relationships, and thrive in an entrepreneurial, innovative, and high-growth environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Fundraising & Business Development
- Develop and lead PS St. Louis’s fundraising strategy in partnership with the Regional SVP and with support from the National Development team
- Identify and cultivate new relationships with a diverse range of funders and other revenue sources (e.g., foundation, corporate, public, individual, and earned income)
- Partner with the National Development team to generate grant requests and reports
- Partner with the Enterprise Solutions team to generate business development and customized training opportunities
- Partner with the local advisory board of business and community leaders
- Represent Per Scholas at regional meetings, conferences, panels, and media opportunities
Team Leadership
- Serve as PS St. Louis’s point of contact for the Training, Fiscal, Communications, Development, Administration, Enterprise Solutions teams
- Lead a talented team of local staff, facilitating regular feedback, performance management, and professional development
- Follow local and national workforce, business, and tech industry trends to anticipate learner and employer needs
- Ensure that all training goals are met or exceeded, tracking and reporting them in Salesforce and other data platforms
- Manage and inform the annual operating budget
Program Leadership
- Develop, lead, and implement the annual operating plan in partnership with the National Training Team and Regional SVP
- Increase awareness of Per Scholas’ brand and training in the St. Louis workforce ecosystem
- Cultivate a pipeline of employer partners in the St. Louis metro area
- Ensure high-quality delivery of our technology training to Per Scholas learners and alumni
- Implement new training initiatives in response to local market demand
REQUIREMENTS
- 5+ years of experience managing high-performing teams
- Demonstrated success identifying and cultivating new corporate and foundation funders and partners
- Familiarity with workforce development concepts and the corporate, municipal, and philanthropic landscape in greater St. Louis
- Inclusive philosophy with experience working with ethnically and socioeconomically diverse communities
- Demonstrated understanding of what it takes to build a supportive, collegial work culture
- Exceptional interpersonal skills; ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
- Superior relational, presentation, and writing skills
- Experience in workforce development and business development a plus
- Functional knowledge of Salesforce and data management a plus
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
- You thrive in a creative, innovative, fast-paced environment with people who are passionate about their work and mission
- You are open to and accepting of feedback, coaching, and growth
- You are a data-driven, results-oriented and forward-looking catalyst for social change
- You have a collaborative and flexible work style; you’re excited to work both cross-functionally with other departments and independently
- You are tech-savvy and learn quickly
- You are detail-oriented with exceptional organizational and time management skills
- You stand behind our purpose, believing that individuals from any community should have access to well-paying careers, and that talent should be recognized and recruited from many diverse sources
For this role specifically, we are targeting a salary of $100,000-$110,000, where the difference in salary is typically determined by several factors, including alignment with qualifications and level of experience.
QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions about this role, please feel free to email our Talent team at jobs@perscholas.org. We look forward to viewing your application!
Equal Employment Opportunity
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.