Economic Mobility Manager - Pittsburgh Scholar House

POSITION : Economic Mobility Manager (EMM)

LOCATION : Pittsburgh Scholar House, Pittsburgh, PA

REPORTS TO : CPO / CEO

About Pittsburgh Scholar House :

Pittsburgh Scholar House (PSH) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to breaking cycles of generational poverty by empowering single-parent families to achieve lasting economic mobility through higher education. By combining supportive housing, comprehensive wrap-around services, and workforce development programming, PSH creates the conditions for single parents to graduate from postsecondary programs and transition into sustainable, family-supporting careers. Modeled after the nationally recognized Family Scholar House in Louisville, KY, PSH operates the Wayfinders Program which houses the Residential Programs, supporting single-parenting students across Allegheny County and the surrounding counties. In 2026, PSH will launch Ready2Prosper, a workforce readiness program designed to help single-parent families translate their educational achievement into long-term career success.

Position Overview

The Economic Mobility Manager (EMM) will lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of Ready2Prosper, an emerging workforce development initiative tailored to the needs of single-parent Scholars. The EMM will play a critical role in preparing Wayfinders Scholars for successful transitions to sustainable careers.

The ideal candidate is a relationship builder, a systems thinker, and an innovator who understands the intersections of higher education, workforce development, and the barriers facing single-parent households. This position requires a deep commitment to advancing economic mobility, strong organizational and multitasking skills, and the ability to balance strategic planning with direct program delivery.

Qualifications

Required :

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, workforce development, organizational leadership, social work, communications, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in workforce development, career services, higher education, nonprofit management, or related roles.
• Demonstrated ability to design, deliver, and evaluate programs that lead to measurable outcomes.
• Strong understanding of the intersections of higher education and workforce pathways.
• Knowledge of economic mobility frameworks and regional labor market trends in Western Pennsylvania.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and multitasking skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; comfort with public speaking and workshop facilitation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; comfort learning and using career readiness technology platforms
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations and stakeholders.
• Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends as programming requires.

Preferred :

Key Duties :

Program Development & Design

Direct Service & Program Delivery

Evaluation & Continuous Improvement

Partnership & Grant Management

Communication & Integration

Other Duties

Compensation & Benefits

Commitment to Equity : Pittsburgh Scholar House is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse experiences strengthen our mission to advance economic mobility for single-parent families.