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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 and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. PER SCHOLASManaging Director, Per Scholas St. Louis, MOWHO WE AREAt Per Scholas, we believe a thriving workforce starts with equitable access to education. Our mission is to advance economic equity through rigorous training for technology careers and to connect skilled talent to leading businesses. Per Scholas envisions a tech workforce as diverse as the customers it serves. Thousands of our graduates have launched successful careers through our no-cost technical training. POSITION SUMMARYThe Managing Director (MD) leads the strategy, fundraising, community engagement, programmatic, and administrative success at our St. Louis campus. Reporting to the Regional Senior Vice President, Midwest, the MD will lead a talented team to execute and advance our mission. Top candidates will bring a proven record of successfully attracting and cultivating corporate, private, and public funders and partners. They will bring a high emotional intelligence, be skilled at developing impactful relationships, and thrive in an entrepreneurial, innovative, and high-growth environment. RESPONSIBILITIESFundraising & Business DevelopmentDevelop and lead PS St. Louis's fundraising strategy in partnership with the Regional SVP and with support from the National Development teamIdentify and cultivate new relationships with a diverse range of funders and other revenue sources (e.g., foundation, corporate, public, individual, and earned income)Partner with the National Development team to generate grant requests and reportsPartner with the Enterprise Solutions team to generate business development and customized training opportunitiesPartner with the local advisory board of business and community leadersRepresent Per Scholas at regional meetings, conferences, panels, and media opportunitiesTeam LeadershipServe as PS St. Louis's point of contact for the Training, Fiscal, Communications, Development, Administration, Enterprise Solutions teamsLead a talented team of local staff, facilitating regular feedback, performance management, and professional developmentFollow local and national workforce, business, and tech industry trends to anticipate learner and employer needsEnsure that all training goals are met or exceeded, tracking and reporting them in Salesforce and other data platformsManage and inform the annual operating budgetProgram LeadershipDevelop, lead, and implement the annual operating plan in partnership with the National Training Team and Regional SVPIncrease awareness of Per Scholas' brand and training in the St. Louis workforce ecosystemCultivate a pipeline of employer partners in the St. Louis metro areaEnsure high-quality delivery of our technology training to Per Scholas learners and alumniImplement new training initiatives in response to local market demandREQUIREMENTS5+ years of experience managing high-performing teamsDemonstrated success identifying and cultivating new corporate and foundation funders and partners Familiarity with workforce development concepts and the corporate, municipal, and philanthropic landscape in greater St. LouisInclusive philosophy with experience working with ethnically and socioeconomically diverse communitiesDemonstrated understanding of what it takes to build a supportive, collegial work cultureExceptional interpersonal skills; ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders at all levelsSuperior relational, presentation, and writing skillsExperience in workforce development and business development a plusFunctional knowledge of Salesforce and data management a plusPERSONAL CHARACTERISTICSYou thrive in a creative, innovative, fast-paced environment with people who are passionate about their work and missionYou are open to and accepting of feedback, coaching, and growthYou are a data-driven, results-oriented and forward-looking catalyst for social changeYou have a collaborative and flexible work style; you're excited to work both cross-functionally with other departments and independentlyYou are tech-savvy and learn quicklyYou are detail-oriented with exceptional organizational and time management skillsYou 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 sourcesFor this role specifically, we are targeting a salary of $100,000-$110,000, where the difference in salary is typically determined by several factors, including alignment with qualifications and level of experience.QUESTIONS?If you have any questions about this role, please feel free to email our Talent team at . We look forward to viewing your application!Equal Employment OpportunityWe'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.