Professional Development Manager

1 month ago

San Jose, United States NPOWER INC Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

NPower Background

NPower is a national nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to empowering under-resourced young adults and military veterans to pursue tech careers. Our tuition free, award-winning technology training programs offer in-demand certifications, professional networking, mentorship, soft skills coaching, job placement assistance, and opportunities for graduates to give back through our professional volunteer network.

We are deeply committed to our core values: Impact, Commitment, Integrity, Diversity, and Humility. We work together to transform lives and strengthen communities, dedicated to the success of our students, employees, and stakeholders. We value transparency, honesty, and ethical conduct, building respect, dignity, fairness, and self-esteem. We learn equally from our mistakes and successes, continuously striving to reach our full potential.

Professional Development Manager

Job Description

If you have a passion for helping people grow, develop themselves, and improve their lives and their communities, this opportunity is for you. The Professional Development Manager will ensure that students are career-ready when they begin their employment opportunities. This role involves hosting professional development workshops, managing a volunteer engagement calendar, and organizing special events geared toward preparing students for the workforce. Additionally, the position includes assisting students with resume writing, interview preparation, and other skills essential for a successful entry into the professional world.

Successful candidates will be self-starters who have a proven track record of success and can lay a strong foundation for helping students’ prepare for their careers.

This position is a hybrid requiring work from office, home, and attendance at in-person events. Office requirements may change with company policy.

Responsibilities

Student Professional Development

  • Work one-on-one with students to develop resumes, interview skills, and professional best practices.
  • Help students create career maps based on their interests, talents, and professional goals.
  • Conduct career readiness workshops on topics such as interviewing, LinkedIn, and professional networking.
    • Manage the professional development calendar and coordinate communication with guest presenters.
    • Support national initiatives such as NPowerMATCH (mentorship program).
    • Escalate career coaching for trainees on action plans as needed.
    • Oversee mock digital interviews with Talk Hiring Software and/or panel interviews with staff.

  • Administration

    • Track and update student records and volunteer engagement in the Salesforce database.
    • Complete weekly, and monthly database reports to ensure compliance with grants.
    • Support alumni outreach to update post-program career progression.

  • Team Collaboration

    • Collaborate closely with the Employment Engagement Manager to support students in their career and workforce readiness, including assisting with placement leads and career counseling.
    • Partner with other Professional Development Managers across California and within NPower to innovate and effectively implement updated curriculum. Share best practices to enhance the overall program.
    • Contribute to the design, planning, and implementation of alumni career development workshops.
    • Support new partnerships with professionals from a range of technology companies. Secure professionals to participate as guest speakers, mentors, and provide experiential learning opportunities.

  • Skills and Abilities

    • 2-3 years of experience in career services, youth development, human resources, recruitment, or professional development.
    • Exceptional verbal communication, writing, and grammar skills.
    • Comfort with public speaking, event planning, and facilitating workshops.
    • Ability to attend and network at industry events to build partnerships.
    • A passion for helping people grow, develop themselves, and better their lives and their communities.
    • Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
    • Proficiency with Salesforce or similar CRM programs.
    • Experience working with underserved young adults and or veterans is a plus.
    • Dedicated to data integrity, focused communications, and continuous learning.
    • Ability to meet individual and team goals.

  • Compensation

    • Commensurate with experience.

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