Managing Director

ABOUT PER SCHOLAS:

For nearly 30 years, Per Scholas has been on a mission to drive equity 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, 25,000 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. At Per Scholas, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging aren't just buzzwords—they're in our DNA. 85 percent of our learners are people of color, two in five are women, and more than half hold a high school diploma as their highest educational credential. Learn more by visiting PerScholas.org and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

POSITION TITLE: Managing Director

LOCATION: Silver Spring/Baltimore, MD (National Capital Region)

REPORTS TO: Regional Senior Vice Presiden

Position Summary

The Executive Managing Director (EMD) oversees a campus or region serving approximately 1,000 learners, managing high-level strategic initiatives, national partnerships, and large-scale fundraising efforts. Reporting to the Regional Senior Vice President, the EMD is responsible for securing $10.5 million annually in funding, managing a team of 45-50 staff, and driving long-term growth and impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Fundraising & Business Development: Lead national fundraising efforts, securing multi-year corporate sponsorships and large-scale partnerships to meet a $10.5 million fundraising target.
• Team Leadership: Oversee a large team of 45-50 staff, focusing on leadership development, strategic decision-making, and delegation of daily operations to senior leaders and directors.
• Community Engagement: Engage with national organizations, major corporations, and government agencies to position the campus as a leader in workforce development.
• Program Operations: Ensure that the campus operates efficiently and meets the needs of 1,000 learners. Oversee the integration of advanced technologies and systems to scale program delivery.
• Strategic Leadership: Lead high-level strategic planning and multi-year growth initiatives, ensuring alignment with national priorities and influencing regional and national policies.
• Budget Management: Oversee a highly complex budget, ensuring advanced resource allocation and financial oversight to support the campus’s size and operational needs.

Requirements

• 10 years of experience leading large teams and managing complex, multi-campus operations
• Proven ability to secure major national partnerships and manage large-scale fundraising campaigns
• Expertise in strategic growth, program expansion, and high-level operational management
• Strong leadership and vision in workforce development or related nonprofit sectors

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• You thrive in a creative, innovative, fast-paced environment with people who are passionate about their work and mission.
• You are open to and accepting of feedback, coaching, and growth.
• You are a data-driven, results-oriented, and forward-looking catalyst for social change.
• You have a collaborative and flexible work style; you’re excited to work cross-functionally with other departments independently.
• You are tech-savvy and learn quickly.
• You are detail-oriented with exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• You stand behind our purpose, believing that individuals from any community should have access to well-paying careers, and that talent should be recognized and recruited from many diverse sources.

For this role specifically, we are targeting a salary of $140,000 with a range between $140,000 and $145,000 where the difference in salary is typically determined by several factors, including geography in which the selected candidate resides, and alignment with qualifications and experience.

QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions about this role, please feel free to email our Talent team at jobs@perscholas.org. We look forward to viewing your application!

Equal Employment Opportunity

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.