Director, Strategic Partnerships

Company: Per Scholas Inc
Location: Silver Spring
Posted on: June 15, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionDirector, Strategic PartnershipsLearner Facing, Campus-Based - Silver Spring, MD - Full TimeReports to: Managing Director, NCRLocation: Silver Spring, MDPer Scholas is seeking a Director, Strategic Partnerships who will focus on cultivating a strong network of partners that will advance our mission and accelerate our growth in the Greater Washington region. The Director, Strategic Partnerships will lead all facets of external engagement and relationship management with key stakeholders that can contribute to NCR's pipeline of learners, primarily as a referral partner or hiring partner. Reporting to the Managing Director, this role will supervise NCR's Recruitment and Admissions team members and collaborate closely with the Business Solutions team. Finally, this person will execute seamless professional engagements between Per Scholas and our partners.WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Lead local outreach and communications focused on cultivating new relationships and partnerships with employers, community organizations, government agencies, and philanthropic leaders;
• Maintain regular communications with current and prospective referral and employer/hiring partners to enhance campus operations and KPIs;
• Develop meaningful engagement opportunities between our partners and Per Scholas learners & alumni;
• Partner with the Managing Director to build a strategic partnership management framework for the local market;
• Monitor relevant KPIs to ensure partnerships are meeting goals and proactively address and escalate challenges;
• Supervise campus Recruitment and Admissions team members
• Collaborate across campus staff as relevant to coordinate partners' or other regional leaders' participation in informational and recruiting sessions;
• Collaborate with the Business Solutions team to connect the volunteers from employer partners with local campus volunteer opportunities;
  • Represent the organization externally and participate in and cultivate thought leadership opportunities;
  • Support the Managing Director with engagement with the local Advisory Board and the broader workforce and tech ecosystem throughout the region;
  • Support fund development work through data tracking and analysis related to partnerships and assisting in relevant corporate and government philanthropic relationshipsWHAT YOU'LL BRING TO US:Professional Requirements
    • 5-7 years of demonstrated success in consultative relationship building and management, ideally related to information technology or workforce development locally
    • Minimum of 3 years supervising a team of at least X individuals
    • Experience establishing strategic frameworks and partnership agreements
    • Experience engaging and presenting to senior executives (C-Level), operational managers as well as technical and non-technical staff
    • Experience using social media platforms for promotion, relationship generating and brand building purposes preferred
    • Knowledge and understanding of IT talent/workforce needs and future growth trends preferred
    • Knowledge of and connections within the employer landscape in the local community
    • Strong communication skills—written, verbal, and presentation
    • Experience managing and analyzing data to inform strategies and tactics (ideally utilizing Salesforce)
    • Proficiency in Google Suite (preferred) or MS Office Suite
    • Project Management skills are a plusPersonal Characteristics
      • You stand behind our purpose, believing that individuals from any community should have access to well-paying careers, and that talent should be recognized and recruited from many diverse sources.
      • You have a collaborative and flexible work style; you're excited to work both cross-functionally with other departments and independently.
      • You thrive in a creative, inventive, fast-paced startup environment with people who are passionate about their work and mission.
      • You are strong at managing your time and you can balance multiple projects and tasks.
      • You are a data-driven, results-oriented, and forward-looking catalyst for social change.
      • You are detail-oriented, with exceptional organizational and time management skills.
      • You are open to and accepting of feedback, coaching, and growth.
      • You are adaptable and have strong problem-solving skills
      • You are tech-savvy and learn quickly.For this role specifically, we are targeting a salary of $85,000 with a range between $80,000 and $89,250 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.WHY WORK HERE?We believe our staff is the heart and soul of the organization. Our workplace culture is challenging, supportive, collaborative and mission-driven. We take a genuine interest in career paths and work-life balance, and welcome contributing ideas from staff at all levels. Working at Per Scholas means working somewhere full of engaging, savvy, diverse people who care deeply about pushing our work forward.You'll enjoy a welcoming and casual professional environment, self-development opportunities, innovative technology, and benefits like health care and a 401K match. If you want to work in a progressive organization, where you can build something meaningful and have fun while doing it, we would love to hear from you.Per Scholas strives to deliver an equitable compensation and benefits package to support the financial, mental and physical wellness of our staff. We offer 37 paid days off during your first year of employment, Summer Fridays (early close each Friday of the Summer), medical benefits with premiums starting below $20 per paycheck, $1 for $1 matching on 401k contributions up to 6% of pay.ABOUT PER SCHOLAS:Per Scholas is a national organization that has been advancing economic mobility for more than 25 years. Through rigorous training, professional development, and robust employer connections, we prepare individuals traditionally underrepresented in technology for high-growth careers in the industry. We partner with leading employers to build more diverse talent pools, directly connecting our graduates to new career opportunities at businesses ranging from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups. With campuses in 17 cities, Per Scholas has trained more than 16,000 individuals in tech skills, building bridges to careers in technology. To learn more, visit PerScholas.org and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.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 OpportunityWe'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. See our full EEO statement here.Powered by JazzHRRDPSuLLD7T

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