POSITION TITLE: Senior Manager, Talent Solutions
REPORTS TO: Director, Talent Solutions
LOCATION: Bronx NY 

About Us:
Per Scholas is a national nonprofit transforming lives through tech career pathways. Our Talent Solutions team builds and maintains strong employer partnerships, helping graduates secure mid-level technology positions while creating equitable career opportunities.

The Role:
We are seeking a Senior Manager, Talent Solutions to lead employer engagement, career advisement, and placement initiatives for our TSNY team. This role will expand our employer pipeline, support and develop other managers, and drive alumni success in securing technology jobs. The Senior Manager will play a key role in achieving our 80% job attainment goal per cohort while strengthening Per Scholas’ influence in workforce development.

Key Responsibilities:

Employer Engagement & Partnerships

• Build and manage relationships with local and national employers to secure job placements.
• Attend networking events, job fairs, and other forums to capture connections and expand partnerships.
• Lead research, sector analysis, and pitch development to drive strategic placement initiatives.
• Serve as a strategic voice in employer engagement practices and workforce trends.
• Coach and mentor TSNY managers to enhance employer outreach and placement strategies.
  
  

Career Advisement & Alumni Support

• Provide advanced career guidance to graduates and alumni on job attainment and career growth.
• Conduct one-on-one and small group advisement sessions, preparing graduates for interviews and job applications.
• Lead alumni engagement programs and workshops to ensure ongoing career support.
• Support managers in delivering high-quality career advisement and alumni support.
  
  

Data & Program Oversight

• Oversee placement and outcome data in Salesforce and other systems; analyze metrics to guide strategy.
• Provide feedback from employers to inform curriculum and services.
• Support managers in tracking team performance and achieving TSNY goals.
  
  

What You Bring:

• 5+ years of experience in HR, recruiting, career development, workforce development, or business development.
• Proven success in talent placement, employer engagement, and job readiness.
• Strong network and ability to build new employer partnerships.
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing managers or team leads.
• Data-savvy and metrics-oriented; familiarity with Salesforce or similar platforms.
• Tech-savvy and comfortable using social media and digital tools for outreach.
  
  

Personal Attributes:

• Strategic, results-driven, and mission-focused.
• Collaborative and flexible, able to work cross-functionally while driving independent initiatives.
• Strong communicator and effective mentor.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Committed to Per Scholas’ mission of creating equitable career pathways in technology.

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For this role specifically, we are targeting a salary range between $70,000/year and $75,000/year. The difference in salary is typically determined by several factors, including the geography in which the selected candidate resides and alignment with qualifications and experience.

POSITION TITLE: Manager, Talent Solutions

LOCATION: Chicago, Cincinnati, Columbus, Detroit, Indianapolis, St Louis, Greater Boston, Bronx, Newark NJ, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, NCR, Orlando, Dallas, Denver, Phoenix, Houston, Los Angeles, Seattle. 

REPORTS TO: Managing Director

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Per Scholas seeks a Manager, Talent Solutions to cultivate a pipeline of employers that can hire multiple Per Scholas graduates for IT jobs.  The role is a unique opportunity to raise awareness about Per Scholas in the business and employer community and build sustainable talent pipelines between employers and our graduates.  

The successful candidate will have strong marketing, sales, and business development experience, preferably in technology, talent acquisition, and human resources. Success in this role will be measured by achieving 100+ employment opportunities annually and meeting the team’s monthly and yearly talent placement goals.

WHAT YOU’LL DO :

• Develop a new enterprise-level employer business development strategy with internal and external stakeholders. This will include sector and occupational analysis and informational interviews with existing employer partners and Per Scholas colleagues.
• Cross-sell other options for engagement with Per Scholas, including customized training opportunities and training and development services
• Analyze new trends and opportunities within the industry that will help you develop and maintain a strong understanding of the market and our competitors.
• Implement a local, enterprise-level strategy to sustainably secure 5-10 employer accounts who will commit to 7 or more hires annually across multiple business lines, focusing on job placements in IT support, software engineering,  cybersecurity, and entry-level cloud roles. This will include an entire sales cycle from networking and prospecting through initial stage relationship management to successfully landing and fulfilling a volume job order, with high employer satisfaction.
• Build professional, working, and consultative relationships with clients within Metro Atlanta by developing a nuanced understanding of the industry's unique client/business needs.
• Work closely with the Director of Talent Solutions, career coach, and instructors to ensure students are matched to appropriate job opportunities.
• Manage accounts to provide the highest level of customer satisfaction
• Maintain real-time records in CRM (Salesforce.com) and active communication with clients
• Additional tasks and projects assigned by your direct manager. 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO US:

Professional Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent relevant experience) and at least two years of Talent Acquisition, Sales, Human Resources, or Business Development experience, with a proven track record of closing multiple deals leading to repeat clients or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience presenting to senior executives (C-Level), operational managers as well as technical and non-technical staff
• Success in leading and executing the sales process with expert sales, organizational, business, and professional skills
• Consultative selling and relationship management skills to drive results with clients
• Expert business knowledge to understand the business needs that drive clients to hire Per Scholas graduates
• A deep understanding of the IT industry’s talent/workforce needs, current staffing, and future growth trends, as well as connections within the employer landscape in the Atlanta area
• Demonstrated creativity in the development of solutions to diverse customer needs, including requirements documents, statements of work, and contracts
• Track record of excellent relationships with partners and executives

Personal Characteristics

• You thrive in a creative, inventive, fast-paced startup environment with people who are passionate about their work and mission.
• You are data-driven, result-oriented, and a forward-looking catalyst for social change.
• You have a collaborative and flexible work style. You’re excited to work cross-functionally with other departments and independently.
• You are an effective communicator with excellent written, presentation, and public speaking skills.
• You are highly organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple tasks and projects with consistent follow-through. 
• You are self-directed, analytical, and comfortable making decisions to adapt strategies and processes based on current conditions.
• You are tech-savvy and enjoy keeping current on trends
• You stand behind our mission, believing that individuals from any community should have access to well-paying career positions and that talent should be recognized and recruited from diverse sources.

For this role specifically, we are targeting a salary of 55,000 with a range between $50,000 and $60,000. The salary difference is typically determined by several factors, including geography in which the selected candidate resides and alignment with qualifications and experience.

POSITION TITLE: Manager, Talent Solutions

REPORTS TO:  Senior Director, Talent Solutions  

LOCATION: Bronx, NY

We are a small, multi-disciplinary team seeking individuals who can ensure the success of our new and existing employer partnerships and support our alumni to secure jobs in the tech sector. We are seeking talented, DEIB aware, and passionate entrepreneurial professionals to join our team.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Per Scholas seeks a Manager/Sr. Mgr, Talent Solutions to ensure our graduates successfully attain  mid-level technology positions after graduation. The Talent Solutions team coordinates with Per Scholas local and national resources to identify, develop and cultivate relationships with new and existing corporate employer partners to place successful graduates in jobs with them and create hiring pipelines for our graduates achieving an 80% job attainment target for each cohort.  Additionally, the Manager/Sr. Mgr  will also support recent graduates and alumni with career advisement such as finding, responding, and preparing for job interviews. as well as advising students 1:1 and in small groups on career advancement opportunities to ensure successful placement in relevant jobs in the technology sector. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Employer Outreach

• Partner with the Director to build a pipeline of hiring employers with the goal of securing jobs for all graduates through both revenue generating and free-based placements
• Develop a strong network of local employers to support job placement of graduates and establish a voice in workforce development. 
• Support the Director in pitch development, sector and occupational analysis, and prospect research to develop the employer pipeline. 
• Conduct initial outreach to employers through a variety of prospecting tools including attending job fairs, networking events, and email and social media outreach

Career Advisement

• Provide personalized guidance and support to individuals regarding job attainment and career progression within their organization.
• Assist individuals in identifying and planning their career paths, aligning their skills and aspirations with available opportunities.
• Offer advice on professional development opportunities, training programs, and skill enhancement to aid in career advancement.
• Collaborate with Talent Solutions to recommend graduates for specific job requisitions, leveraging insights into individual skills and talents.
• Conduct one-on-one sessions to address career concerns, strategize career goals, and provide ongoing support throughout their professional journey within the organization.
• Facilitate connections with relevant stakeholders, mentors, and departments to broaden career prospects and opportunities.
• Conduct job readiness assessments on learners to ensure their readiness for graduation and future employment.
• Co-manage alumni outreach and activities for students graduating from Per Scholas programs

Data Management

• Monitor and manage student outcome and placement data in Per Scholas Salesforce database as well as up-and-out metrics for internal and client reporting
• Maintain accurate records of career advisement sessions and contribute to reports evaluating the success of career development initiatives.
• Provide feedback from employers to the product development team to strengthen our curriculum and services

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO US:

Professional Qualifications

• 3-5 years related professional experience preferably in human resources/recruiting, sales/business development, career development,  and/or adult workforce development
• Career and job development with specific experience with job-readiness/workplace skills training
• Ability to generate or leverage existing relationships with employers
• Knowledge of workforce development 
• Experience with social media platforms
• Data savvy and metrics orientation
• Knowledge of Salesforce, learning management systems a plus

Personal Characteristics

• You thrive in a creative, inventive, fast-paced startup environment with people who are passionate about their work and mission. 
• You are data-driven, result-oriented, and a forward-looking catalyst for social change.
• You have a collaborative and flexible work style. You’re excited to work cross-functionally with other departments and independently.
• You are an effective communicator with strong oral and written skills.
• You are tech savvy and learn new tools quickly. 
• You are detail oriented, with exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• You stand behind our mission, believing that individuals from any community should have access to well-paying career positions, and that talent should be recognized and recruited from many diverse sources.

For this role specifically, we are targeting a salary of $70,000 with a range between $65,000 and $70,000 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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