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Per Scholas

Manager, Recruitment & Admissions at Per Scholas

Per Scholas Remote - Chicago, IL

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 were 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 30000 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 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 WAPOSITION TITLE: Manager Recruitment & AdmissionsOFFICE: Chicago IllinoisREPORTS TO: Site Director ChicagoWHO WERE LOOKING FORPer 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 YOULL DORecruit 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 statusConduct 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 ResponsibilitiesSupport the coordination of class kickoffs and graduations.Perform other responsibilities as assigned by campus leadership.WHAT YOULL BRING TO US:Professional QualificationsAssociates or Bachelors Degree preferredSolid understanding of business needs and how to source talent to meet those needsIntermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel; knowledge of preferredExcellent written communication presentation and customer service skillsExcellent organizational skills and a strong attention to detailAbility to effectively manage multiple tasks projects and deadlinesPrior knowledge or background in IT and a passion for technology is a plusStrong technical aptitude and organizational skillsStrong follow-up skillsPersonal CharacteristicsYou 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. Youre 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 $60000-$65000 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.QUESTIONSIf you have any questions about this role please feel free to email our Talent team at. We look forward to viewing your application!Equal Employment OpportunityWere 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 PoliciesNon-Discrimination PolicyRequired Experience:Manager Key Skills Time Management,Sourcing,Talent Acquisition,Taleo,ATS,HR Sourcing,Interviewing,Management Experience,Team Management,Human Resources,negotiation,Recruiting Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 60000 - 65000

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