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
Location : 255 Main St, 8th Floor, Cambridge, MA 02142
Schedule : Hybrid, ranging 3-5 days a week
Position Summary The Managing Director (MD) will lead a large-scale Per Scholas campus or regional hub serving approximately 1,000 learners annually. This position focuses on driving high-level strategy, fundraising, and establishing large-scale employer partnerships. The MD will be responsible for raising $10 - $10.5 million by 2030, focusing on national and regional fundraising initiatives. They will work closely with senior leadership to develop and execute comprehensive local strategies while maintaining alignment with Per Scholas’ national goals. The MD will also be accountable for ensuring the delivery of high-quality tech training and fostering community engagement, leading efforts that will position the campus as a leader in workforce development for underserved learners.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and lead Per Scholas' local fundraising strategy in partnership with the Regional Senior Vice President and in collaboration with the National Development team.
Lead fundraising initiatives to secure
$10 - $10.5 million fundraising target by 2030 . Develop and lead Per Scholas' local fundraising strategy in partnership with the Regional Senior Vice President and in collaboration with the National Development team. Identify and secure new funder relationships through a diverse range of fundraising activities (e.g., foundation, corporate, public, individual, and earned income). Develop and manage, and lead the local campus budget in collaboration with the Regional Senior Vice President. Partner with the National Development team to generate grant requests and reports. Develop and lead Per Scholas' local employer outreach strategy in partnership with the RSVP and with support from the National Talent Solutions Team. In collaboration with the National Talent Solutions team, manage an employer-facing team to identify, cultivate, and secure new employer relationships to achieve job attainment fee-based revenue for your campus. Secure a pipeline of employer partners in the local community. Expand and partner with a local advisory board of business and community leaders. Represent Per Scholas at regional meetings, conferences, panels, and media opportunities. Develop, lead, and implement Per Scholas' local annual operating plan in partnership with the Training Support Team and Regional Senior Vice President. Serve as Per Scholas' local primary liaison and point of contact with the training, finance, communications, development, and administration teams, Lead and develop a talented team of local staff and facilitate 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, including outcomes tracking and reporting, using Salesforce and other data platforms. Manage and inform the annual operating budget. Ensure high-quality delivery of our tech training to Per Scholas adult learners and alumni. Implement new training initiatives in response to local market demand. Requirements 10+ years of experience leading large teams and managing complex, multi-campus operations Proven ability to secure major national partnerships and manage large-scale fundraising campaigns Expertise in strategic growth, program expansion, and high-level operational management Strong leadership and vision in workforce development or related nonprofit sectors For this role specifically, we are targeting a salary range of $145,000 - $155,000, 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. #LI-Hybrid 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! 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. Interested in building your career at Per Scholas? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Apply for this job * indicates a required field First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone * Resume/CV * Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Education School Select... Degree Select... Select... LinkedIn Profile Website Are you legally authorized to work in the US? * Select... Will you now, or in the future, require employment sponsorship from Per Scholas? * Select... What is your desired salary for this role? * Are you engaged in any activity or venture deemed or could potentially suggest a conflcit of interest with the role you've applied for? * Select... 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$10 - $10.5 million fundraising target by 2030 . Develop and lead Per Scholas' local fundraising strategy in partnership with the Regional Senior Vice President and in collaboration with the National Development team. Identify and secure new funder relationships through a diverse range of fundraising activities (e.g., foundation, corporate, public, individual, and earned income). Develop and manage, and lead the local campus budget in collaboration with the Regional Senior Vice President. Partner with the National Development team to generate grant requests and reports. Develop and lead Per Scholas' local employer outreach strategy in partnership with the RSVP and with support from the National Talent Solutions Team. In collaboration with the National Talent Solutions team, manage an employer-facing team to identify, cultivate, and secure new employer relationships to achieve job attainment fee-based revenue for your campus. Secure a pipeline of employer partners in the local community. Expand and partner with a local advisory board of business and community leaders. Represent Per Scholas at regional meetings, conferences, panels, and media opportunities. Develop, lead, and implement Per Scholas' local annual operating plan in partnership with the Training Support Team and Regional Senior Vice President. Serve as Per Scholas' local primary liaison and point of contact with the training, finance, communications, development, and administration teams, Lead and develop a talented team of local staff and facilitate 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, including outcomes tracking and reporting, using Salesforce and other data platforms. Manage and inform the annual operating budget. Ensure high-quality delivery of our tech training to Per Scholas adult learners and alumni. Implement new training initiatives in response to local market demand. Requirements 10+ years of experience leading large teams and managing complex, multi-campus operations Proven ability to secure major national partnerships and manage large-scale fundraising campaigns Expertise in strategic growth, program expansion, and high-level operational management Strong leadership and vision in workforce development or related nonprofit sectors For this role specifically, we are targeting a salary range of $145,000 - $155,000, 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. #LI-Hybrid 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! 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. Interested in building your career at Per Scholas? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Apply for this job * indicates a required field First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone * Resume/CV * Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Education School Select... Degree Select... Select... LinkedIn Profile Website Are you legally authorized to work in the US? * Select... Will you now, or in the future, require employment sponsorship from Per Scholas? * Select... What is your desired salary for this role? * Are you engaged in any activity or venture deemed or could potentially suggest a conflcit of interest with the role you've applied for? * Select... Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file. As set forth in Per Scholas’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. Select... Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form CC-305 Page 1 of 1 OMB Control Number 1250-0005 Expires 04/30/2026 Voluntary Self-Identification of DisabilityForm CC-305 Page 1 of 1 OMB Control Number 1250-0005 Expires 04/30/2026
Remember to check your CV before applying Also, ensure you read through all the requirements related to this role. Why are you being asked to complete this form? We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years. Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp . How do you know if you have a disability?
A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability.
Disabilities include, but are not limited to: Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally) Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS Blind or low vision Cancer (past or present) Cardiovascular or heart disease Celiac disease Cerebral palsy Deaf or serious difficulty hearing Diabetes Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders Epilepsy or other seizure disorder Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome Intellectual or developmental disability Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD Missing limbs or partially missing limbs Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS) Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities Partial or complete paralysis (any cause) Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema Short stature (dwarfism) Traumatic brain injury Disability Status Select... PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.
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