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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. Learn more by visiting PerScholas.org and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.\nPer Scholas candidates must reside in one of the following states, provided the position does not carry a specific office location requirement: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MD, MA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, WA, WI.\nPOSITION TITLE: Director, Talent Solutions\nLOCATION: Detroit, Michigan\nREPORTS TO: Managing Director\nWHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:\nPer Scholas seeks a Director of Talent Solutions to secure a pipeline of employers that will hire multiple Per Scholas graduates for relevant IT jobs and/or be willing to pay Per Scholas for each job placement in the Detroit market. The role is a unique opportunity to raise awareness in the business and employer community about Per Scholas and to build sustainable talent pipelines between employers and our graduates. \nThe successful candidate will have strong experience in sales, marketing, relationship management, and business development, preferably in technology and/or staffing. Success in this role will be measured by achieving employment opportunities from 5-10 accounts, meeting the team’s monthly and yearly job attainment (80%) and revenue goals.\nWHAT YOU’LL DO :\nEmployer Outreach\nDevelop and execute an employer business development strategy in partnership with internal and external stakeholders, connecting directly to decision-makers at the C-level, HR, and other influencers. This will include sector and occupational analysis, as well as informational interviews with existing employer partners, Per Scholas colleagues, and members of the advisory board \nBuild relationships with prospective employers to identify and uncover their technology hiring needs and challenges.\nFollowing a solutions-based selling approach, present Per Scholas Talent Solutions products to address hiring challenges and connect our graduates to job opportunities. \nIn partnership with Enterprise Talent Solutions team, support the negotiation and closing of revenue-generating opportunities that create employment pathways for PS graduates.\nAnalyze new trends and opportunities within the industry that will help you develop and maintain a strong understanding of the market and our competitors\nImplement a local, enterprise-level strategy with the goal of sustainably securing 5-10 employer accounts that will each commit to 7 or more hires annually across multiple business lines, with a focus on job placements in Cybersecurity, IT Support and Healthcare IT, and other relevant employment tech career paths in the Detroit job market. This will include a full client cycle from networking and prospecting, through initial-stage relationship management, to successfully landing and fulfilling a volume job order with high employer satisfaction.\nBuild professional, working, and consultative relationships with clients by developing a nuanced understanding of unique client/business needs within the industry.\nConduct job readiness assessments on learners as a prerequisite for their graduation.\nIn partnership with Per Scholas Instructors and Professional Development Coaches, select graduates to match to employers to ensure graduates and employers have the highest success in their relationship.\nManage accounts to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction.\nSecure job placements for 60% of Per Scholas graduates within 4 months of successful completion of technical training course.\nSecure job placements for 80% of Per Scholas graduates within 12 months of successful completion of technical training course.\nPeople Management:\nLead and manage a team of professional(s) within the Talent Solutions department \nMentor and develop team member(s) to achieve their full potential.\nEnsure effective communication, collaboration, and coordination within the team.\nProvide guidance and support for career growth and professional development of team member(s).\nFoster a positive and productive team culture that aligns with Per Scholas' mission and values.\nCareer Advisement:\nProvide personalized guidance and support to Per Scholas learners and alumni regarding job attainment and career progression.\nAssist Per Scholas learners in identifying and planning their career paths and aligning their skills and aspirations with available opportunities.\nOffer advice on professional development opportunities, training programs, and skill enhancement to aid in career advancement.\nCollaborate with the Talent Solutions team to recommend graduates for specific job requisitions, leveraging insights into individual skills and talents.\nConduct one-on-one sessions to address career concerns, strategize career goals, and provide ongoing support throughout their professional journey within the organization.\nFacilitate connections with relevant stakeholders, mentors, and departments to broaden career prospects and opportunities.\nIn collaboration with the Manager of Professional Development, maintain accurate records of career advisement sessions and contribute to reports evaluating the success of career development initiatives.\nData Management\nMaintain real-time records in CRM (Salesforce) and active communication with clients.\nProvide feedback from employers to the Per Scholas product development team to strengthen our curriculum and services.\nWHAT YOU’LL BRING TO US:\nProfessional Qualifications\n5+ years relevant experience in sales, business development, staffing, and/or recruiting industry with a proven track record of closing multiple deals leading to repeat clients, \nExperience building a pipeline of senior executives (C-Level) and operational managers with decision-making authority on hiring\nSuccess in leading and executing the business development process\nStrong organizational, business and professional skills\nConsultative relationship management skills to drive results with clients\nExpert business knowledge to understand the business needs that drive clients to hire Per Scholas graduates\nA deep understanding of the IT industry’s talent/workforce needs, current staffing, and future growth trends, as well as connections within the Detroit employer landscape.\nDemonstrated creativity in the development of solutions to diverse customer needs, including requirements documents, statements of work and contracts\nTrack record of excellent relationships with partners and executives\nDemonstrated experience in people management, including leading and developing teams, mentoring, or supervising staff.\nPersonal Characteristics\nYou thrive in a creative, inventive, fast-paced startup environment with people who are passionate about their work and mission\nYou are data-driven, result-oriented, and a forward-looking catalyst for social change.\nYou have a collaborative and flexible work style. You’re excited to work cross-functionally with other departments. Independently.\nYou are an effective communicator with excellent written presentation and public speaking skills.\nYou are highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with consistent follow-through. \nYou are self-directed, analytical, and comfortable making decisions to adapt strategy and processes based on current conditions.\nYou are tech-savvy and enjoy keeping current on trends\nYou stand behind the Per Scholas 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.\n\nLI#Onsite\nFor this role specifically, we are targeting a salary range between $70,000-$75,000\nBenefits & Perks\nPer Scholas offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and overall quality of life!\nHolidays & PTO: Full-Time Per Scholas team members enjoy over 40 days of paid time off each year through a mix of holidays, vacation, and sick/personal time! All employees are eligible for Holiday pay upon hire (a total of 22 holidays annually, including a week off for Independence day and a week before the New Year). Full-Time Benefits Eligible employees also receive 80 Wellness Hours to use for Sick, Safe, or Personal reasons and accrue Vacation at a rate of 8 hours at the beginning of every month, supporting rest, recharge, and work-life balance. Vacation accruals increase with tenure. Part-time employees are afforded time off on a prorated basis and in accordance with local requirements. \nComprehensive Medical Coverage: Benefit eligible employees can choose from multiple medical plans through Cigna or Kaiser Permanente (where available), with options to fit your needs. Eligible employees also have access to a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that reimburses eligible out-of-pocket expenses, up to $4,000 for individuals and $8,000 for families.\nDental and Vision Insurance: Eligible employees can select from two dental plan options and a vision plan. Employees who waive medical coverage receive employer paid dental and vision premiums.\nRetirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a current 100% employer match on contributions up to 6%, eligible employees are offered entry and full vesting after 90 days with the company.\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential, 24/7 access to counseling, legal support, and financial resources for employees and their household members\nParental Leave: Eligible employees are offered up to 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave to support employees as they welcome a new child and bond with their family.\nAdditional Benefits & Perks: Eligible employees have access to employer-paid life and AD&D Insurance, as well as employer-paid short-term disability coverage, with the option to elect additional life coverage and long-term disability insurance. Flexible Spending accounts are available for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting expenses. Per Scholas also offers a range of voluntary benefits, including: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services, and Pet Insurance. Additional resources include healthcare concierge support, financial wellness tools, and employee discount programs.\nQUESTIONS?\nIf you have any questions about this role, please feel free to email our Talent team at . We look forward to viewing your application!\nEqual Employment Opportunity\nWe're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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