Associate, Recruitment & Admissions

perscholashires; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (40+ days)

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Per Scholas in Dallas, Texas seeks an Associate for Recruitment & Admissions to build and manage applicant pipelines, conduct information sessions, and partner with community organizations. You will handle applications, interviews, and TABE testing while maintaining strong candidate relationships and contributing to alumni retention efforts.

The role emphasizes data-driven admissions strategies, Salesforce usage, and collaborative teamwork within a mission-driven nonprofit IT training

Qualifications

• Experience in admissions in a nonprofit or college environment is a plus.
• Strong technical aptitude with Google Sheets, Excel, Salesforce.
• Excellent written communication, presentation, and customer service skills.
• Strong data management skills and organizational abilities.
• Experience with social media marketing is a plus.
• IT interest or willingness to learn the tech training field.

Responsibilities

• Implement an outreach and admissions process across the lifecycle.
• Conduct presentations and off-site information sessions.
• Identify relationships with referral partner organizations to sustain a pipeline of candidates.
• Receive and process candidate applications, including phone screens, TABE, and interviews.
• Communicate with candidates and build rapport.
• Make referrals to supportive services or alternative programs as needed.
• Implement retention activities for alumni populations.
• Work cross-functionally and participate in staff meetings.

Skills

Sheets/Excel

PowerPoint

Salesforce

Project management

Data management

Customer service

Written communication

Presentation

IT knowledge

Social media

Attention to detail

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

ABOUT PER SCHOLAS:

For 30 years, Per Scholas has been on a mission to drive mobility 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, 30,000+ 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. Learn more by visiting PerScholas.org and follow us on LinkedIn , X , Facebook , Instagram , and YouTube .

Per Scholas preferred hires reside within the following states : AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MD, MA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, WA

POSITION TITLE: Associate, Recruitment & Admissions

REPORTS TO: Manager, Recruitment & Admissions

LOCATION: Dallas, Texas

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

In this role, you will cultivate a pipeline of applicants and implement the outreach and enrollment process. The Associate will promote Per Scholas' mission to prospective students through community outreach, recruitment, and digital engagement. As an integral component of the student experience, you will help build and refine our processes, and help establish our brand as a valued and sought after IT training program.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Recruitment & Admissions

• Implement a rigorous outreach and admissions process throughout its entire life-cycle, ensuring targets and benchmarks for recruitment and admissions are achieved each cycle.
• Conduct presentations and administer off-site information sessions.
• Identify relationships with referral partner organizations to sustain a pipeline of candidates with a focus on mutually beneficial long-term partnerships.
• Receive and process candidate applications, including conducting phone screens and information sessions, administering the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE), scheduling and participating in face-to-face candidate interviews.
• Communicate with candidates while quickly building rapport and trust.
• Make referrals to supportive services and/or alternative programs for applicants, as appropriate.
• Implement retention activities (Meetups, networking opportunities, etc.) for specific alumni populations including women and young adults.

Data Management

• Execute the admissions strategy and suggest refinements for data management and tracking.
• Ensure all data pertaining to stakeholder groups (applicants, students, volunteers, community-based organizations, etc.) is accurately entered into Salesforce in a consistent and timely manner.
• Use Salesforce to track analytics in order to strategically focus time and resources.
• Produce reports to track and document both progress and outcomes.
• Keep recruitment and enrollment data organized in Salesforce, particularly as related to organizational goals and grant deliverables.
• Think strategically to recognize data and trends and suggest improvements in a start-up environment.

Other Projects

• Participate in staff meetings and trainings.
• Provide telephone coverage as needed.
• Coordinate class kickoffs and graduations.
• Work cross-functionally with a willingness to "get things done" while promoting a collaborative work environment.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Director, Recruitment & Admissions.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO US:

Professional Qualifications

• Experience in admissions in a nonprofit or college environment a plus.
• Strong technical aptitude (Google Sheets/Excel, Slides/PowerPoint,, Salesforce etc), project management, and organizational skills with detailed follow-through abilities.
• Excellent written communication, presentation, and customer service skills.
• Strong data management skills.
• Experience with social media marketing a plus.
• Prior knowledge or background in IT (if minimal, a desire and willingness to learn what's needed) and a passion for technology is a plus.

• Compensation:
• For this role specifically, the salary range is $45,000 - $50,000 . The salary difference is typically determined by several factors, including geography in which the selected candidate resides, and alignment with qualifications and experience.

Benefits & Perks

Per Scholas offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and overall quality of life! Holidays & PTO: Full-Time Per Scholas team members enjoy over 40 days of paid time off each year through a mix of holidays, vacation, and sick/personal time! All employees are eligib