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# Manager, Talent Solutions at Per Scholas

- **Company:** Per Scholas
- **Location:** Silver Spring, MD
- **Posted:** 2026-10-29
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-01
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/perscholashires/jobs/4724819006

## 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, WI.

## WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Per Scholas seeks a Manager, Talent Solutions to ensure our graduates successfully attain mid-level technology positions after graduation. The Talent Solutions team coordinates with Per Scholas local and national resources to identify, develop, and cultivate relationships with new and existing corporate employer partners to place successful graduates in jobs with them and create hiring pipelines for our graduates, achieving an 80% job attainment target for each cohort.  Additionally, the Manager will also support recent graduates and alumni with career advisement such as finding, responding, and preparing for job interviews, as well as advising students 1:1 and in small groups on career advancement opportunities to ensure successful placement in relevant jobs in the technology sector.

## WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Employer Outreach

- Develop and execute engagement strategies to foster long-term partnerships with employers in the technology sector.
- Collaborate with employer partners to identify their talent needs and align Per Scholas graduates with suitable opportunities.
- Organize and lead employer networking events, informational sessions, and industry panels to connect graduates with hiring companies.
- Coordinate employer site visits and job shadowing opportunities to enhance graduates’ understanding of industry expectations.
- Maintain ongoing communication with employer partners to gather feedback on graduate performance and refine engagement strategies. Work closely with employer partners to create customized hiring programs, apprenticeships, or direct placement pipelines.
- Leverage labor market trends and employer insights to refine job placement strategies and expand employer networks.
- Experience in meeting and exceeding business development goals to ensure job attainment quotas are met.

Career Advisement

- Provide personalized guidance and support to individuals regarding job attainment and career progression within their organization.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and partners to recommend graduates for specific job requisitions, leveraging insights into individual skills and talents.
- Conduct one-on-one sessions to address career concerns, strategize career goals, and provide ongoing support throughout their professional journey within the organization.
- Conduct job readiness assessments on learners to ensure their readiness for graduation and future employment.
- Co-manage alumni outreach and activities for students graduating from Per Scholas programs

Data Management

- Monitor and manage student outcome and placement data in Per Scholas Salesforce database as well as up-and-out metrics for internal and client reporting
- Maintain accurate records of career advisement sessions and contribute to reports evaluating the success of career development initiatives.
- Provide feedback from employers to the product development team to strengthen our curriculum and services

## WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO US:

Professional Qualifications

- 3-5 years of related professional experience, preferably in sales/business development, career development, and/or adult workforce development
- Career and job development with specific experience in job-readiness/workplace skills training
- Ability to generate or leverage existing relationships with employers
- Experience with social media platforms
- Data-savvy and metrics-oriented
- Knowledge of Salesforce, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and Apollo is a plus

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 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 range between $65,000 and $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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## 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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