Executive Director Dallas Team

Executive Director

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.

Position Title : Executive Director, Dallas, Texas

Location : Dallas, TX (Must live in the Dallas region)

Reports To : Lead Regional Senior Vice President

Position Overview

The Executive Director (ED), Texas is a senior leadership role responsible for advancing Per Scholas' mission across Texas, overseeing campuses in Dallas and Houston that collectively serve 1,500+ adult learners annually. Based in Dallas, the ED will focus primarily on fundraising, external engagement, and strategic growth, with a goal of securing $15 million annually by 2030.

As the primary external representative for the region, the ED will cultivate relationships with donors, employers, government agencies, and community partners to drive long-term 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%)

Fundraising Leadership

• Lead regional fundraising efforts to secure $15 million annually by 2030, including philanthropic gifts, corporate sponsorships, major gifts, public funding, and grant opportunities.
• 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 Texas, supported by diversified and sustainable revenue streams.

External Engagement & Representation

Statewide Strategy & Policy Alignment

Internal Leadership & Campus Oversight (30%)

Team Leadership & Collaboration

Performance & Accountability

Qualifications

Core Competencies