Executive Director Chicago

8 hours ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Per Scholas Full time
Job Title: Managing Director Chicago

Per Scholas is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Managing Director to lead our Chicago, IL campus. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive strategy to drive fundraising, community engagement, programmatic, and administrative success.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and lead Chicago, IL's fundraising strategy in partnership with the Regional SVP Midwest and the National Development team.
  • Identify and cultivate new funder relationships through a diverse range of fundraising activities.
  • Partner with the National Development team to generate grant requests and reports.
  • Represent Per Scholas at regional meetings, conferences, panels, and media opportunities.
  • Lead and develop a talented team of seven local staff and facilitate regular feedback, performance management, and professional development.
  • Ensure all training goals are met or exceeded, including tracking and reporting outcomes using Salesforce and other data platforms.
Requirements:
  • 5+ years of experience managing high-performing teams.
  • Demonstrated success in identifying and cultivating new corporate and foundation funders and partners.
  • Familiarity with workforce development concepts and Chicago, IL's corporate, municipal, and philanthropic workforce development landscape.
  • Inclusive philosophy with experience working with ethnically and socioeconomically diverse communities.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills; ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
Personal Characteristics:
  • You thrive in a creative, innovative, fast-paced environment with people who are passionate about their work and mission.
  • You are open to and accepting of feedback, coaching, and growth.
  • You are a data-driven, results-oriented, and forward-looking catalyst for social change.

We offer a competitive salary of $110,000, with a range between $100,000 and $110,000, depending on qualifications and experience. This is a hybrid role, and we are targeting a salary of $110,000.



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