Talent Solutions Director (Phoenix)

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 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

POSITION TITLE : Director, Talent Solutions

CAMPUS : Phoenix

REPORTS TO : Managing Director, Phoenix

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR :

Per Scholas seeks a Director / Sr. Director of Talent Solutions to secure a pipeline of employers that will hire multiple Per Scholas graduates for relevant IT jobs and / or are willing to pay Per Scholas for each job placement. The role is a unique opportunity to raise awareness in the business and employer community about Per Scholas and to build sustainable talent pipelines between employers and our graduates.

The successful candidate will have strong experience in sales, marketing, relationship management, and business development, preferably in the technology, staffing, or workforce development sectors.

Success in this role will be measured by achieving employment opportunities from 5-10 employer accounts monthly, meeting the teams monthly and yearly job attainment (80%) and revenue goals.

WHAT YOULL DO :

Employer Outreach & Business Development

• Develop and execute an employer business development strategy in partnership with internal and external stakeholders, targeting decision-makers at the C-level, HR, and other key influencers. Conduct sector and occupational analysis, as well as informational interviews to understand evolving technology hiring needs.
• Build and maintain strong consultative relationships with employers, presenting Per Scholas Talent Solutions products using a solutions-based selling approach.
• In partnership with the Managing Director, lead business development initiatives into new industry sectors, which may include Healthcare, Data Centers, and Advanced Manufacturing
• Implement an enterprise-level strategy aimed at securing 8-10 employer accounts committed to hiring 5+ graduates annually across IT Support, Cybersecurity, and Cloud Computing roles within your first year
• Secure 20+ new employer accounts, hiring 1+ graduates within your first year
• Manage the full client lifecycle : prospecting, relationship development, securing job orders, and ensuring high employer satisfaction.
• Negotiate and close revenue-generating opportunities in partnership with National Talent Solutions leads that create sustainable employment pathways for graduates
• Attend networking and industry events to build relationships and grow brand awareness
• Provide feedback from employers to the product development team to strengthen our curriculum and services
• Maintain timely tracking for all employer partnerships in CRM (Salesforce)

Career Advisement : Direct Learner / Alumni Support

Team Management

WHAT YOULL BRING TO US :

Professional Qualifications

Personal Characteristics

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For this role specifically, we are targeting a salary of $80,000 per year , where the difference in salary is typically determined by several factors, including the geography in which the selected candidate resides, and alignment with qualifications and experience.

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.