Manager, Recruitment & Admissions — Growth & Impact

Per Scholas; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Parental leave

Life insurance & disability

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Per Scholas in Milwaukee seeks a dynamic Manager, Recruitment & Admissions to lead outreach across Greater Milwaukee and Southeast Wisconsin. You will share the Per Scholas mission, guide applicants through the admissions process, and maintain a robust pipeline of learners via digital channels and community partnerships.

Ideal candidates bring 2–4 years in recruitment/admissions, strong Salesforce and Excel skills, and excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-4 years experience in recruitment and admissions in education and/or workforce development.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Recruit viable candidates for Per Scholas training courses.
• Manage a rigorous outreach and admissions process throughout its lifecycle, ensuring targets and benchmarks for recruitment and admissions are achieved.
• Track, organize, and report on recruitment and enrollment data in Salesforce, particularly in comparison to site and organizational goals and grant deliverables.
• Attend networking events to increase Per Scholas’ visibility in the community.
• Communicate with candidates including notifying applicants of their acceptance status
• Conduct presentations and information sessions as needed.
• Ensure all data regarding stakeholder groups is accurately entered in Salesforce regularly.
• Work with Marketing and Recruitment teams to optimize ads and collateral materials.
• Make referrals to supportive services and/or alternative programs for applicants.
• Partner with Government Contracts team for accurate record-keeping.

Skills

Recruitment & Admissions

Communication skills

Data-driven

Organization

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Excel

Job description

Per Scholas in Milwaukee seeks a dynamic Manager, Recruitment & Admissions to lead outreach across Greater Milwaukee and Southeast Wisconsin. You will share the Per Scholas mission, guide applicants through the admissions process, and maintain a robust pipeline of learners via digital channels and community partnerships.

Ideal candidates bring 2–4 years in recruitment/admissions, strong Salesforce and Excel skills, and excellent communication and organizational abilities.