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# Director, People Development at Per Scholas

- **Company:** Per Scholas
- **Location:** United States
- **Posted:** 2026-10-15
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-18
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/perscholashires/jobs/4722106006

## Job description

## 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](http://perscholas.org/) and follow us on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/school/perscholas/), [X](https://twitter.com/PerScholas), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/PerScholas/), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/perscholas/), and [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/c/perscholas).

Per Scholas candidates must reside in one of the following states, provided the position does not carry a specific office location requirement: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MD, MA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, WA.

Job Title: Director, People Development Location: United States Reports to: Vice President, People Development

Position Summary

The Director, People Development plays a key role in fostering a high-performance, growth-oriented culture by supporting learning and development initiatives aligned with organizational strategy and performance goals. This position collaborates with cross-functional teams to coordinate learning programs, manage platforms and tools, and support people leader development and employee career growth. The Manager will also support the administration and operationalization of our performance management process (PAR), contributing to a culture of accountability, development, wellness, and equity.

## Key Responsibilities

People Leader Development & Mentorship Support

- Design, implement, and scale core leadership enablement programs for frontline managers, mid-level directors, and senior executives.
- Create robust onboarding pathways for newly promoted and hired people leaders, covering essential management skills, coaching techniques, and employment compliance.
- Equip leaders with the tools and mindsets needed to foster inclusive, high-performing team cultures, drive retention, and effectively manage change.

Performance Management (PAR) Operations

- Drive and evolve the performance management (PAR) process to ensure alignment with business goals, role expectations, and corporate strategy.
- Oversee performance cycles, continuous feedback mechanisms, and goal-setting frameworks and collaborate with cross-departmental leaders to ensure equity and consistency in evaluation
- Provide support to people leaders and employees during performance review cycles, including training and resource access.

Career Development & Ad Hoc Training Solutions

- Partner with cross-functional leaders to identify, design, and deploy targeted, bite-sized, or situational learning interventions (e.g., skill workshops, technical training, compliance updates).
- Support the execution of career development programs and professional development planning.

## Qualifications

- 5+ years of progressive experience in Learning & Development, People Operations, or a related HR field.
- Demonstrated track record of redesigning or scaling performance management processes and building end-to-end management development pipelines.
- Proven ability to rapidly deploy responsive, ad hoc learning solutions in fast-paced or scaling environments.
- Strong workshop facilitation, executive coaching, and presentation skills.
- Passion for equity, inclusion, and developing others.

## Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in a high-growth, mission-driven, or nonprofit environment.
- Proficiency with data tracking, reporting, and insights related to learning engagement or performance processes.
- Comfortable facilitating small group sessions or training events.

## Benefits & Perks

Per Scholas offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and overall quality of life!

Holidays & PTO: Full-Time Per Scholas team members enjoy over 40 days of paid time off each year through a mix of holidays, vacation, and sick/personal time! All employees are eligible for Holiday pay upon hire (a total of 22 holidays annually, including a week off for Independence day and a week before the New Year). Full-Time Benefits Eligible employees also receive 80 Wellness Hours to use for Sick, Safe, or Personal reasons and accrue Vacation at a rate of 8 hours at the beginning of every month, supporting rest, recharge, and work-life balance. Vacation accruals increase with tenure. Part-time employees are afforded time off on a prorated basis and in accordance with local requirements.

Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Benefit eligible employees can choose from multiple medical plans through Cigna or Kaiser Permanente (where available), with options to fit your needs. Eligible employees also have access to a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that reimburses eligible out-of-pocket expenses, up to $4,000 for individuals and $8,000 for families.

Dental and Vision Insurance: Eligible employees can select from two dental plan options and a vision plan. Employees who waive medical coverage receive employer paid dental and vision premiums.

Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a current 100% employer match on contributions up to 6%, eligible employees are offered entry and full vesting after 90 days with the company.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential, 24/7 access to counseling, legal support, and financial resources for employees and their household members

Parental Leave: Eligible employees are offered up to 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave to support employees as they welcome a new child and bond with their family.

Additional Benefits & Perks: Eligible employees have access to employer-paid life and AD&D Insurance, as well as employer-paid short-term disability coverage, with the option to elect additional life coverage and long-term disability insurance. Flexible Spending accounts are available for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting expenses. Per Scholas also offers a range of voluntary benefits, including: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services, and Pet Insurance. Additional resources include healthcare concierge support, financial wellness tools, and employee discount programs.

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!

## 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.

[PII Policies](https://perscholas.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/PIIComments_11.9.pdf)

[Non-Discrimination Policy](https://perscholas.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/NON-DISCRIMINATIONPOLICY-10212020.pdf)

## About Per Scholas

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Per Scholas is a national nonprofit that provides tuition-free, AI-enabled technology training and career development to unlock economic mobility for individuals across the United States.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Nonprofit)
- **Headquarters**: New York City, New York, United States
- **Founded**: 1995
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Workforce development, technical education, talent solutions
- **Target customers**: Learners (individuals seeking no-cost tech training) and employers (companies hiring skilled technical talent)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To advance economic equity through rigorous training for tech careers and connect skilled talent to leading businesses.

## Products & Services
- **No-Cost Technical Training Bootcamps**: Tuition-free, boot camp-style courses in high-demand IT roles such as AWS DevOps, AWS Machine Learning, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and infrastructure technology. Courses include hands-on instruction, professional skills development, and industry certifications. [perscholas.org](https://perscholas.org/)
- **Curriculum Solutions**: Development of technical curricula for advanced manufacturing, ERP/CRM, semiconductors, and other emerging fields. [greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/perscholashires)
- **Enterprise Talent Solutions**: A service that connects employers with trained, certified graduates for entry- to mid-level tech roles, including upskilling and reskilling for current teams. [perscholas.org](https://perscholas.org/about-per-scholas/)
- **Career Accelerator & Alumni Relations (CAAR)**: Ongoing professional development, upskilling, and job placement support for alumni up to two years post-graduation. [perscholas.org](https://perscholas.org/about-per-scholas/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (nonprofit)
- **Key Metric**: Over 35,000 graduates launched tech careers; 80%+ of graduates find full-time employment within one year; 85% graduation rate. [perscholas.org](https://perscholas.org/about-per-scholas/)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Supported by a network of funders, partners, and individual donors; more than 1,000 employers hire Per Scholas graduates. [perscholas.org](https://perscholas.org/about-per-scholas/)
- **Growth Signals**: Expanded to 25+ locations nationwide; typical alumni pre-training income $20,085 → post-training income $54,606; now celebrating 30 years of operation. [perscholas.org](https://perscholas.org/about-per-scholas/)

## Competitive Advantages
- **No-cost model**: Training is completely free for learners, removing financial barriers to tech careers.
- **Proven outcomes**: High graduation rate (85%) and strong employment placement (80%+ within one year) with significant income uplift.
- **National scale**: 25+ campuses across the U.S., enabling regional economic development and partnerships with hundreds of employers.
- **AI-embedded curriculum**: Courses are designed to include AI skills, keeping training relevant to current industry demands.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expansion**: Opening new locations (e.g., Buffalo, Newark, North Carolina, Orlando, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, San Francisco Bay, Seattle, St. Louis) to reach more learners. [perscholas.org](https://perscholas.org/)
- **Industry alignment**: Developing training programs for high-growth sectors such as semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, critical infrastructure, and data centers. [greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/perscholashires)
- **Talent solutions growth**: Deepening partnerships with employers to fill technical roles and offer upskilling/reskilling services.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Mission-driven, collaborative, and supportive environment; 81% of staff say they can be their authentic self at work; 24% of staff received promotions in the last 12 months. [perscholas.org](https://perscholas.org/meet-our-people/)
- **Work policy**: Roles are available onsite, hybrid, and remote across the U.S. Remote candidates must reside in the U.S.; no employment sponsorship provided. [perscholas.org](https://perscholas.org/meet-our-people/)
- **Benefits**: 40+ paid days off in the first year (37+ days according to FAQ), medical premiums starting below $40 per paycheck, $1-for-$1 401k matching up to 6%, and other wellness support. [greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/perscholashires) and [perscholas.org](https://perscholas.org/meet-our-people/)
- **Growth**: Opportunities for advancement in a growing organization; staff members report a strong sense of belonging. [perscholas.org](https://perscholas.org/meet-our-people/)

## Sources
1. [perscholas.org](https://perscholas.org/)
2. [perscholas.org - About](https://perscholas.org/about-per-scholas/)
3. [perscholas.org - Board & Staff](https://perscholas.org/about-per-scholas/board-staff/)
4. [perscholas.org - Meet Our People](https://perscholas.org/meet-our-people/)
5. [greenhouse.io - Jobs at Per Scholas](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/perscholashires)

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