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Per Scholas · 2 weeks ago

Manager, Recruitment & Admissions

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$60K/yr - $65K/yr

Per Scholas is a nonprofit organization dedicated to driving mobility and opportunity through technology training. The Manager, Recruitment & Admissions will represent the organization in the Chicago region, focusing on recruiting candidates for training programs and enhancing the admissions process through data-driven recommendations.

Information Technology & Services

Responsibilities

Recruit 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 status

Conduct 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

Support the coordination of class kickoffs and graduations

Perform other responsibilities as assigned by campus leadership

Qualification

SalesforceData analysisExcelRecruitment strategiesTechnical aptitudeCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Solid understanding of business needs and how to source talent to meet those needs

Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel

Excellent written communication, presentation, and customer service skills

Excellent organizational skills and a strong attention to detail

Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks, projects, and deadlines

Strong technical aptitude and organizational skills

Strong follow-up skills

You 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. You're 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

Preferred

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred

Knowledge of Salesforce.com preferred

Prior knowledge or background in IT and a passion for technology is a plus

Company

Per Scholas

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Per Scholas is proud to celebrate 30 years of fostering economic mobility by giving individuals from diverse backgrounds access to high-growth tech careers.

Founded in 1995