Managing Director, Dallas
Location: US, TX, Dallas
Department: Dallas
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Director
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Nonprofit Organization Management
Function: Management
Salary range: 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: Bachelor’s degree, master’s degree in technical fields, business, nonprofit management or public policy preferredMinimum 3 years’ experience managing teams of strong performersProven track record of meeting and exceeding fundraising and programmatic goals in a results-oriented environmentThrive leading a team in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environmentComfort with ambiguity and able to adapt and lead through changeAn inclusive philosophy, with experience working with ethnically and socioeconomically diverse communitiesPassion for workforce development and belief in access to good jobs as a key lever to change poverty and unemployment in AmericaHigh engagement and knowledge of tech trends, job requirements and local business leadershipExceptional interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate and effectively interact with internal teams and external stakeholders at all levelsExcellent conversational, presentation and writing skillsCustomer service orientation with an ability to build and maintain solid internal and external relationshipsPromotes a supportive, collegial work culture and champions Per Scholas’ core values: ambition, integrity, professionalism, resourcefulness, perseverance and commitment to service Travel Requirements: Attend meetings with local employers, funders, and referral partners off-site. Quarterly trips to other Per Scholas locations and/or headquarters office in New York City. Travel to industry conferences and/or other events may be required on occasion.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid time off, matching 401(K) ect
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