Managing 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.

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Per Scholas hires within the following states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MD, MA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, WA

Managing Director (MD) – National Capital Region

Location:

Hybrid (4 days week onsite/ 1 remote), Silver Spring, MD (3 days)/ D.C. coworking space (1 day)

Position Summary The Managing Director (MD) will lead a large-scale Per Scholas campus or regional hub serving approximately 1,000 learners annually. This position focuses on driving high-level strategy, fundraising, and establishing large-scale employer partnerships. The MD will be responsible for raising $10 - $10.5 million by 2030, focusing on national and regional fundraising initiatives. They will work closely with senior leadership to develop and execute comprehensive local strategies while maintaining alignment with Per Scholas’ national goals.

The MD will also be accountable for ensuring the delivery of high-quality tech training and fostering community engagement, leading efforts that will position the campus as a leader in workforce development for underserved learners.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead Per Scholas local fundraising strategy in partnership with the Regional Senior Vice President and in collaboration with the National Development team.

• Lead fundraising initiatives to secure $10 - $10.5 million fundraising target by 2030.

• Develop and lead Per Scholas local fundraising strategy in partnership with the Regional Senior Vice President and in collaboration with the National Development team.

• Identify and secure new funder relationships through a diverse range of fundraising activities (e.g., foundation, corporate, public, individual, and earned income).

• Develop and manage, and lead the local campus budget in collaboration with Regional Senior Vice President.

• Partner with the National Development team to generate grant requests and reports.

• Develop and lead Per Scholas local employer outreach strategy in partnership with the RSVP and with support from the National Talent Solutions Team.

• In collaboration with the National Talent Solutions team, manage an employer-facing team to identify, cultivate, and secure new employer relationships with the goal of achieving job attainment fee-based revenue for your campus.

• Secure a pipeline of employer partners in the local community.

• Serve on the Talent for Tomorrow Coalition’s executive committee and ensure Per Scholas is a key team player in this D.C.

-focused collaborative partnership.

• Expand and partner with a local advisory board of business and community leaders.

• Represent Per Scholas at regional meetings, conferences, panels, and media opportunities.

• Develop, lead, and implement Per Scholas local annual operating plan in partnership with the Training Support Team and Regional Senior Vice President.

• Serve as Per Scholas local primary liaison and point of contact with the training, finance, communications, development, and administration teams,

• Lead and develop a talented team of local staff and facilitate regular feedback, performance management, and professional development.

• Follow local and national workforce, business,…