Director, Development (Market-based)

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. 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: Director, Development ( NYC, Newark) OFFICE: New York, NY REPORTS TO: Vice President, Market-Based Development OVERVIEW: Per Scholas is seeking a proven, results-driven Director of Development to lead fundraising efforts for our NYC campus, possibly including opportunities in the broader NYC area.

The Director will meet revenue goals by managing a high-value portfolio, advancing local, state, and federal government funding opportunities, collaborating with national channel teams on larger and multi-market investments, and coordinating local fundraising and growth strategies in partnership with campus and organizational leadership. This is a highly collaborative position, requiring close partnership and coordination with other teams, including fundraising channels, development operations, and program. The ideal candidate is a strategic, entrepreneurial leader with a proven track record of securing at least $5M annually through corporate partnerships, foundation grants, individual donors, and government contracts.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

: In this role, you will focus on four core priorities: (1) generating revenue from your direct portfolio, (2) advancing government funding opportunities, (3) collaborating with channel teams on larger or multi-market opportunities, and (4) coordinating local fundraising and growth efforts. Revenue Generation Portfolio Management Manage and grow a portfolio of partners with responsibility for generating new and renewed revenue to meet or exceed annual fundraising goals. Cultivate and steward relationships with corporate, philanthropic, and public sector partners to deepen engagement and expand investment in Per Scholas programs and market growth.

Identify and pursue multi-year, multi-market funding opportunities to support long-term program sustainability and expansion. Government Funding Development Partner with the Government Relations Contracts team to identify, pursue, and support local, state, and federal funding opportunities that advance Per Scholas programs and expansion. Support the development of government funding proposals and contracts by coordinating with program, finance, and compliance teams to align opportunities with workforce training initiatives.

Contribute regional insights and relationships to strengthen Per Scholas’ positioning for public funding opportunities. , Corporate, Foundation, Government, and Individual) to pursue larger or multi-market funding opportunities.