Manager, Professional Development

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of Per Scholas. We are currently looking for a Manager, Professional Development in Bronx, New York.

Are you passionate about helping individuals transform their lives through career advancement? This role offers the opportunity to lead career readiness initiatives that equip learners with essential skills for success in the tech industry. You’ll manage professional development programming, coach diverse learners, and drive job readiness outcomes across a growing, mission-driven organization. This is a high-impact position where you’ll collaborate cross-functionally, lead workshops, and contribute to empowering talent from underserved communities to access high-growth careers.

Accountabilities

• Facilitate and lead career readiness workshops focused on job search strategy, resume building, interviewing, LinkedIn optimization, and workplace success.
• Provide individual coaching and remediation sessions to support learners' job preparedness.
• Manage classroom performance, attendance, and compliance for cohorts of up to 40 learners, including satellite campuses.
• Partner with instructors and cross-functional teams to evaluate learner progress and support continuous development.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for learners, offering guidance and support across their training journey.
• Participate in and lead offsite career-building activities such as corporate engagement visits, mock interviews, and networking events.
• Oversee accurate tracking of learner progress and readiness through Salesforce and learning systems.
• Support learners in aligning their strengths and goals with job opportunities through targeted career advising and employer engagement.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in workforce development, adult learning, or job readiness coaching.
• Experience in tech-sector training, talent development, or recruiting is a strong plus.
• Proven ability to deliver engaging classroom instruction and one-on-one coaching.
• Familiarity with Salesforce, Google Workspace, and Learning Management Systems (LMS) preferred.
• Ability to work cross-functionally, independently, and in a fast-paced, mission-oriented environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time management, adaptability, and a proactive, learner-centered mindset.
• Deep commitment to equitable career access and a belief in the potential of diverse talent.

Benefits

• Annual salary range: $65,000–$70,000, based on experience and location.
• Hybrid work environment with a mix of on-campus and remote work.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Access to wellness and mental health resources.
• Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities.
• Meaningful mission-driven work with a measurable impact on learners’ lives.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role.
Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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