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Executive Director

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. 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 : Executive Director (ED), NCR

Reports to : Lead Regional Senior Vice President

Office : National Capital Region (DC / MD)

Salary : Range $170,000 - 180,000 USD

No relocation offered

Position Overview

The Executive Director (ED), National Capital Region (NCR), is a senior leadership role responsible for advancing Per Scholas' mission across the National Capital Region which encompasses D.C., Maryland and Northern VA, overseeing two campuses (currently) that collectively serve 1,000+ adult learners annually. Based in the National Capital Region, the ED will focus primarily on fundraising, external engagement, and strategic growth to secure significant and sustainable funding to drive long-term impact.

As the primary external representative for the region, the ED will cultivate relationships with donors, employers, government agencies, and community partners to advance sustainability, program innovation, and job attainment opportunities. The ED will also oversee campus alignment and collaboration, working with Managing Campus Directors, National Teams, and the Lead Regional Sr. Vice President to ensure excellence in training delivery, workforce impact, and learner success

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising, External Relations & Strategic Growth (70%)

• Lead regional fundraising efforts to secure multi-million-dollar support annually, including philanthropic gifts, corporate sponsorships, major gifts, public funding, and grants.
• Partner with the National Development team on prospect strategy, proposal development, stewardship, and impact reporting.
• Develop a multi-year growth strategy to scale Per Scholas' impact in the National Capital Region (covering D.C., MD, and Northern VA), supported by diversified and sustainable revenue streams.

External Engagement & Representation

Regional Strategy & Policy Alignment

Internal Leadership & Campus Oversight (30%)

Team Leadership & Collaboration

Performance & Accountability

Qualifications

Core Competencies

Onsite Compensation

For this role specifically, we are targeting a salary range of $170,000 - $180,000, 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.

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.