[Hiring] Manager, Recruitment & Admissions @Per Scholas

Role Description

Per Scholas is seeking a dynamic, team-oriented individual to serve as Manager, Recruitment & Admissions on the National Capital Region (NCR) team. The right candidate will represent Per Scholas across the NCR area, including sharing the Per Scholas history, mission, outcomes, and admissions process and requirements with prospective learners and applicants. Recruitment of prospective learners will be conducted in many ways, including digital channels, referral partners, and community outreach. The Manager, Recruitment and Admissions, will also consistently review applicant pipeline data to make data-driven recommendations to enhance the applicant experience and increase conversion throughout the admissions process.

What You'll Do

• Recruit viable candidates for training classes, focusing on special populations to include veterans, spouses of veterans, young adults, and women.
• Track, organize, and be prepared to report on recruitment and enrollment data in Salesforce, particularly in comparison to site and organizational goals and grant deliverables.
• In partnership with the Managing Director, manage relationships at referral partner organizations to sustain a pipeline of highly-qualified candidates for training.
• Attend networking events to increase Per Scholas' visibility in the community.
• Communicate with candidates including notifying applicants of their acceptance status.
• Conduct presentations and administer off-site information sessions as needed.
• Ensure all data regarding stakeholder groups (applicants, learners, community-based organizations, etc.) is accurately entered in Salesforce regularly.
• Work with the Per Scholas Marketing and Communications and National Recruitment teams to run recruitment ads on digital channels and ensure that needed revisions to collateral materials are timely.
• Make referrals to supportive services and/or alternative programs for applicants, as appropriate.
• Partner with the Government Contracts team to ensure accurate and timely record-keeping for all government contracts.
• Support the coordination of class kickoffs and graduations.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by campus leadership.
• Coordinate community partnership engagements.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Solid understanding of business needs and how to source talent to meet those needs.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel; knowledge of Salesforce.com preferred.
• Excellent written communication, presentation, and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks, projects, and deadlines.
• Prior knowledge or background in IT and a passion for technology is a plus.
• Strong technical aptitude and organizational skills.
• Strong follow-up skills.

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 have strong interpersonal skills. You are personable, approachable, and socially engaging. You can cultivate relationships and build rapport.
• 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 many diverse sources.

Salary

For this role specifically, we are targeting a salary range of $55,000 - $60,000.

Benefits

• Over 40 days of paid time off each year through a mix of holidays, vacation, and sick/personal time.
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage with options to fit your needs.
• Dental and Vision Insurance with employer-paid premiums for those who waive medical coverage.
• 401(k) plan with a current 100% employer match on contributions up to 6%.
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) access.
• Up to 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave.
• Employer-paid life and AD&D Insurance, short-term disability coverage, and additional voluntary benefits.
• Flexible Spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting expenses.
• Additional resources including healthcare concierge support, financial wellness tools, and employee discount programs.

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.