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Manager, Recruitment & Admissions

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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.

PerScholas hires 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, Recruitment & Admissions

OFFICE: Chicago, Illinois

REPORTS TO: Site Director, Chicago

 

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Per Scholas is seeking a dynamic, team-oriented individual to serve as Manager, Recruitment & Admissions on the Chicago, Illinois team. The right candidate will represent Per Scholas across the Chicagoland region - 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 Site 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 compliance needs related to IBHE licensure. 

Additional Responsibilities

  • Support the coordination of class kickoffs and graduations.
  • Perform other responsibilities as assigned by campus leadership.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO US:

Professional 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.

For this role specifically, we are targeting a salary between $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 qualification and 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!

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