Managing Director, Dallas
Background Per Scholas is a national nonprofit that offers free, high-quality technology education, job training, placement and career development opportunities to people in underserved communities. Since 1998, more than 4,500 unemployed adults (18+ years old) have enrolled in our IT-Ready job training and placement programs in New York City, Columbus, Cincinnati and the National Capital Region. Per Scholas graduates work today in hundreds of corporations, small businesses, nonprofits and government agencies. The Social Impact Exchange named Per Scholas one of the top 100 nonprofits creating proven social impact in the US, and the White House has recognized Per Scholas’ efforts combating long-term unemployment. Per Scholas is bringing its IT training and employment opportunities to American cities where it is needed most, with its newest site opening in Dallas in 2014. Per Scholas DallasPer Scholas will launch its fifth national IT workforce development and job training program in South Dallas in Fall 2014. Per Scholas Dallas will serve 80 unemployed adults in its first year, ultimately growing to serve over 100 students each subsequent year.Link: #URL_b673d5e69b75738d81a88772aadd8503d045706d296a08d9e36f1684f3d0a9eb# POSITION SUMMARYThe Managing Director for the Per Scholas Dallas office leads all local program operations and reports to the VP of National Site Operations. The Managing Director is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the site, program development and all local fundraising.  Per Scholas is a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and the Managing Director will have a wide range of responsibilities. Key requirements include: A proven record of fundraising successImplementation of social venture, nonprofit, and/or job training initiativesExperience managing multiple business units and supervising a team of staff As part of the Per Scholas leadership team, the Dallas Managing Director will participate in both programmatic and administrative tasks, with a significant portion of time dedicated to local fundraising efforts. Responsibilities: Fundraising + Administrative Oversight (50%)Serve as “face of Per Scholas” in the MetroplexAttend public events and implement Per Scholas Dallas’ brand management strategyDevelop and lead Per Scholas Dallas’ local fundraising strategyGenerate local operating revenue through a diverse range of fundraising activities (private foundation, corporate, public and individual support)Partner with national fundraising team to develop grant requests and reportsProspect for individual, institutional and public funding at the local levelOversee grant management for local grants and city contractsConvene and lead Per Scholas Dallas Advisory CouncilOversee additional revenue generating activities as deemed relevant by local marketServe as Per Scholas Dallas’ liaison and point of contact with Per Scholas headquarters’ program, finance, human capital, communications and development teamsProgram Implementation + Evaluation (50%)Develop and lead the implementation of Per Scholas Dallas’ annual operating planManage and ensure high-quality delivery of IT-Ready training and workforce preparation to 80-120 students annuallyManage and ensure high-quality delivery of career development programming for Per Scholas alumniRecruit and develop a team of three full-time staff, interns and volunteers, and facilitate regular professional development and team meetingsFollow local and national workforce, business and tech industry trends to inform student and employer partner needsEnsure that all program goals are met or exceeded, including outcomes tracking and reportingPrepare and manage to annual program budgetDevelop and implement new training initiatives in response to local need and in partnership with Per Scholas headquarters                
Title: Managing Director, Dallas
Salary: 60000-75000
Description: Background Per Scholas is a national nonprofit that offers free, high-quality technology education, job training, placement and career development opportunities to people in underserved communities. Since 1998, more than 4,500 unemployed adults (18+ years old) have enrolled in our IT-Ready job training and placement programs in New York City, Columbus, Cincinnati and the National Capital Region. Per Scholas graduates work today in hundreds of corporations, small businesses, nonprofits and government agencies. The Social Impact Exchange named Per Scholas one of the top 100 nonprofits creating proven social impact in the US, and the White House has recognized Per Scholas’ efforts combating long-term unemployment. Per Scholas is bringing its IT training and employment opportunities to American cities where it is needed most, with its newest site opening in Dallas in 2014. Per Scholas DallasPer Scholas will launch its fifth national IT workforce development and job training program in South Dallas in Fall 2014. Per Scholas Dallas will serve 80 unemployed adults in its first year, ultimately growing to serve over 100 students each subsequent year.Link: #URL_b673d5e69b75738d81a88772aadd8503d045706d296a08d9e36f1684f3d0a9eb# POSITION SUMMARYThe Managing Director for the Per Scholas Dallas office leads all local program operations and reports to the VP of National Site Operations. The Managing Director is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the site, program development and all local fundraising.  Per Scholas is a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and the Managing Director will have a wide range of responsibilities. Key requirements include: A proven record of fundraising successImplementation of social venture, nonprofit, and/or job training initiativesExperience managing multiple business units and supervising a team of staff As part of the Per Scholas leadership team, the Dallas Managing Director will participate in both programmatic and administrative tasks, with a significant portion of time dedicated to local fundraising efforts. Responsibilities: Fundraising + Administrative Oversight (50%)Serve as “face of Per Scholas” in the MetroplexAttend public events and implement Per Scholas Dallas’ brand management strategyDevelop and lead Per Scholas Dallas’ local fundraising strategyGenerate local operating revenue through a diverse range of fundraising activities (private foundation, corporate, public and individual support)Partner with national fundraising team to develop grant requests and reportsProspect for individual, institutional and public funding at the local levelOversee grant management for local grants and city contractsConvene and lead Per Scholas Dallas Advisory CouncilOversee additional revenue generating activities as deemed relevant by local marketServe as Per Scholas Dallas’ liaison and point of contact with Per Scholas headquarters’ program, finance, human capital, communications and development teamsProgram Implementation + Evaluation (50%)Develop and lead the implementation of Per Scholas Dallas’ annual operating planManage and ensure high-quality delivery of IT-Ready training and workforce preparation to 80-120 students annuallyManage and ensure high-quality delivery of career development programming for Per Scholas alumniRecruit and develop a team of three full-time staff, interns and volunteers, and facilitate regular professional development and team meetingsFollow local and national workforce, business and tech industry trends to inform student and employer partner needsEnsure that all program goals are met or exceeded, including outcomes tracking and reportingPrepare and manage to annual program budgetDevelop and implement new training initiatives in response to local need and in partnership with Per Scholas headquarters                
Requirements: Director experience, Bachelor's Degree education
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