POSITION TITLE: Technical Instructor (Cybersecurity)

LOCATION: Columbus, Ohio

Position Description:

Per Scholas is seeking a dynamic, team-oriented individual to serve as a Cyber Security Instructor. The Technical Instructor will play an important role in our organization’s mission, as they train Per Scholas students to be outstanding entry and mid-level technicians.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Classroom Facilitation

• Using a structured and approved curriculum, conduct a full-time, 15-week cycle of technical training to prepare students for entry to mid-level jobs in the field of Cyber Security. Technical training competencies include but are not limited to: hardware, software, networking, security, server, mobility, virtualization, and project management.  Class sizes range from 30-36 students.
• Facilitate in a highly interactive, hands-on style. The Per Scholas curriculum calls for a maximum of 1.5 hours of lecture in a 6-hour teaching day.  The rest of the time is dedicated to interactive, hands-on lab activities which are led by the Technical Instructor.
• Utilize in-house Learning Management System for assignments, tests, and real-time performance monitoring
• Manage and appropriately utilize a teaching assistant 
• Maintain regular office hours

Managing Student Performance 

• Provide students with ongoing feedback, conferencing, and performance appraisals.  Recognize any challenges early and work with coaches and students to overcome them.
• Coordinate closely with students’ career coach and learner support staff on enforcing program rules and promoting student success.
• Prepare student evaluations individually and in conjunction with a career coach.
• Participate in all required student progress meetings with other members of the team
• Monitor and enforce student class attendance, dress code, and other program policies
• Ensure classes achieve at least a 90% pass rate on all certification exams

Curriculum

• Provide input on tech curriculum and any changes needed to keep content current and relevant
• Provide input on labs, Learning Management systems, and program policies 
• Conduct real-time student data entry in Salesforce.com

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO US:

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 adept at relating real-world experience/examples to the academic curriculum.
• You are tech-savvy and can learn quickly. 
• You are strong at managing your time and you can balance multiple projects and tasks. 
• You stand behind our mission, believing that individuals from any community should be able to access well-paying career positions, and that talent should be recognized and recruited from many diverse sources.

Professional Qualifications

• Expert-level knowledge and experience in the following competencies: server management, hardware, software, networking, mobility, virtualization, project management, and security
• Network+ CompTIA CySa+ certified.; CCNA, CISSP SANS, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), are strongly desired
• Must be CompTIA Security+ certified or able to earn the certificate within 30 days of hire.
• Must have some teaching experience, preferably with adults in an online environment.
• Proficient in TCP/IP networking and networking protocols as well as Microsoft Windows operating systems including console/terminal usage
• Familiarity with Linux, Windows Server Environments, Firewalls, Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems, Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Assessment is required
• At least two years of professional experience in the tech industry in a security role
• Ability to teach in a highly interactive and hands-on style
• Ability to commit to individual performance goals on certification and placement
• Flexibility to adapt to continuous changes in the curriculum (needed to stay current in the industry)
• Qualified candidates must be able to comfortably and frequently lift 50lbs

Compensation 

For this role specifically, we are targeting a salary range of $65,000 - $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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WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Per Scholas is seeking an IT Support instructor to become a member of our  Training Team. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, problem-solving individual with strong technical and instructional skills, demonstrates the ability to adapt quickly to a dynamic environment, and maintains a strong sense of accountability. To succeed in this role, candidates must be business-minded within our mission focus and excel in instructional delivery that meets clients’ and learners’ high expectations.

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

• Support instructor-led training that prepares students for entry-level to mid-level careers in IT Support. Responsibilities include daily instruction, assessment administration, attendance, one-on-one tutoring, daily evaluation and monitoring of individual student progress, addressing student violations with students in a consistent manner, and more
• Provide students with access to relevant resources for outside learning on technologies and study aids relevant to the curriculum
• Work closely with the team to identify student needs, provide the necessary support, establish individualized plans for student achievement, and participate in regular student-status meetings.
• Maintain and update Salesforce and/or our LMS with student grades, certification scores, and progress notes.
• Support and maintain the training curricula, syllabi, lesson plans, and other classroom materials. 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO US

Instructional Skill Sets

• 1-3 years of teaching or training experience 
• Strong technical background; able to grasp and convey highly technical subject matter
• Ability to respond clearly to live digital conversations via a digital engagement platform such as Zoom or an in-person training environment.
• Strong communication skills

Required Skill Sets 

• Proficient understanding of IT support fundamentals, including hardware, software, and networking concepts.
• Familiarity with operating systems such as Windows, MacOS, and Linux.
• Experience in troubleshooting common IT issues, including software installations, network configurations, and hardware malfunctions.
• Knowledge of IT security protocols and best practices.
• Ability to work with diverse IT tools and software like helpdesk ticketing systems, remote desktop tools, and hardware diagnostic utilities.
• Understanding of cloud computing platforms and services.
• Experience with mobile device management and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies.
• Knowledge of IT support and best practices and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Ability to stay updated with the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development, applicable certifications, and coursework to stay current with rapidly evolving technology trends and advancements.

Preferred Skill Sets 

• Experience in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining various computer hardware, including desktops, laptops, and peripheral devices.
• Ability to install, configure, and troubleshoot operating systems like Windows, Linux, and macOS, including knowledge of file systems, drivers, and system optimization.
• Experience in setting up and managing both wired and wireless networks, with a deep understanding of IP addressing, subnets, routing, and network troubleshooting tools.
• Experience in configuring, troubleshooting, and securing mobile devices across various platforms, including Android and iOS.
• Experience in setting up and managing Windows Server environments and roles such as Active Directory, DHCP, and DNS.
• Experience in designing and implementing Group Policy to manage user environments, system settings, and software installations across an organization.
• Experience in understanding and managing server storage solutions, including RAID configurations and different disk types.
• Experience in implementing backup strategies on Windows Server and restoring data or system states when necessary.

Professional Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent practical/industry experience). 
• Strong technical aptitude (Google Sheets/Excel, Slides/PowerPoint, Salesforce, Slack, Zoom, etc.), project management, and organizational skills with detailed follow-through abilities. 
• Excellent written communication, presentation, and customer service skills.
• Solid understanding of business needs.
• Strong evaluation and data management skills.
• Prior knowledge or background in IT (if minimal, a desire and willingness to learn what’s needed) and a passion for technology is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Relevant industry certifications, such as CompTIA A+ (1200 Series) , Network+, or others.
• At least three years of experience in an IT support role.

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 a life-long learner.
• 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 management skills.
• You have strong public speaking and interpersonal skills. You are a motivator who is personable, approachable, and socially engaging. You can cultivate relationships and build rapport quickly and authentically with people from various professional and cultural backgrounds.
• You are adept at managing your time and balancing multiple projects and tasks.
• 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.

Compensation 

For this role specifically, we are targeting a salary range of $60,000 - 65,000, 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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POSITION TITLE: Software Engineering Instructor 

REPORTS TO: Manager Director

LOCATION: Columbus, OH 

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: 

Per Scholas is seeking a Technical Instructor to deliver high-end technical training to underemployed and unemployed community residents for purposes of higher economic development and improvement of quality of life. The Technical Instructor must be self-directed and self-motivated, and comfortable with making intermediate-level decisions to adapt processes and curriculum delivery based on current conditions. The Technical Instructor works in collaboration with peers with learner support and works with the Managing Director to change policies, procedures, and strategic planning. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO: 

• Deliver technology skills training and assessments to prepare students for entry-level to mid-level careers in the field of software development  Daily instruction, assessment administration, attendance, one-on-one tutoring, evaluation, and monitoring of individual student progress 
• Be Adept in learning new software tools, languages, and technologies as needed. 
• Work closely with the team to identify student needs, provide the necessary support, and establish individualized plans for student achievement 
• Tutor students as needed 
• Work with Career Advance team to ensure alumni are completing additional requirement
• Maintain Salesforce database with student scores and attendance 
• Work with Career Advancement team to ensure volunteers from the business community interact with students as classroom speakers, mentors, and small group coaches 
• Work with Career Advancement team to recommend students for particular employment opportunities 
• Monitor student compliance to attendance and other program policies, and address violations with students in a consistent manner. Work with Manager, Career Advancement to ensure documents such as probationary and termination letters are prepared and delivered. 
• Connect students with the resources necessary for them to overcome their individual barriers to maintaining success in school 
• Create, submit and maintain training curricula for approval and school files. 
• Work closely with the Program Design team to create student content on the PS Academy. 
• Instructors will need to commit a few hours per week to preparing lessons and materials, leveraging existing PS curriculum content. 
• Work closely with co-instructors or teaching assistants to provide students with meaningful and prompt feedback on their progress. 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO US: 

Professional Requirements 

• You have at least 2+ years of experience working on a software development team.
• You have working experience in both front-end and back-end development, and are fluent in:
• HTML5 and CSS3
• Full-stack JavaScript (strong JavaScript highly preferred)
• At least one JS MV* framework (Angular, Backbone, or React preferred)
• SQL databases (we generally use PostgreSQL)
• NoSQL (we generally cover MongoDB)
• Express/Node.j
• A Bachelor’s (or Master’s) degree in a related field is preferred but not required. 
• Experience with curriculum, syllabus development, and lesson planning.
• Experience with student assessment; and a talent to continuously evaluate the curriculum to identify what is working and what improvements can be made 
• Qualified candidates must be able to comfortably and frequently lift 50lbs

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 can learn fast. 
• You are strong at managing your time and you can balance multiple projects and tasks. 
• You stand behind our mission, believing that individuals from any community should be able to access 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/year, with a range between $65,000/year and $75,000/year, 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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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.