ABOUT PER SCHOLAS:

For nearly 30 years, Per Scholas has been on a mission to drive equity 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, 25,000+ 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. At Per Scholas, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging aren't just buzzwords—they're in our DNA. 85+ percent of our learners are people of color, two in five are women, and more than half hold a high school diploma as their highest educational credential. Learn more by visiting PerScholas.org and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Position: Manager, Financial Coach

About Per Scholas

Per Scholas is dedicated to advancing economic equity through rigorous training for careers in technology. We seek an enthusiastic, mission-driven Financial Coach to work with our learners to achieve their financial goals and attain long-term economic stability. As a key member of our Learner Support Team (LST), which integrates an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) type approach to service delivery, you will play a critical role in our learners' financial journeys.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Capability Workshops: Facilitate structured workshops to enhance learners' financial knowledge and skills.
One-on-One Coaching: Provide personalized financial coaching sessions to help learners manage credit, debt, personal banking, and money management.
Curriculum Development: Collaborate with colleagues to develop and implement financial coaching curriculum and services tailored to specific sites.
Resource Management: Develop and maintain dynamic national and responsive local resources with articles, tip sheets, and worksheets.
Community Partnerships: Build relationships with community organizations and government agencies for credible referrals on financial matters such as bankruptcy, small business startups, and foreclosure prevention.
Direct Support Fund Management: Inform, screen, track, and monitor Learner access to direct support funds, as available.
Progress Tracking: Monitor student progress, maintain confidentiality, and generate regular reports on critical financial indicators.
Team Collaboration: Participate in regular cycle conferencing with the Learner Support Team and Per Schoals Campuses to ensure integrated support and targeted interventions.
Professional Development: Stay updated on developments in the financial education field, including local policies, and participate in relevant events and conferences.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.
Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC®) or equivalent certification.
Passion for personal finance, financial education, and coaching.
Commitment to economic justice and equity, working with diverse populations from a strength-based perspective.
Experience in measuring, reporting, and communicating program results.

Preferred

Experience in organizational training and development or learning and development.
Experience collaborating with adults (18+).
Knowledge of workforce development.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Suite, Salesforce, Slack, Zoom and Canvas

Personal Attributes

Passionate about social justice and economic empowerment.
Thrive in a creative, fast-paced, startup environment.
Data-driven, result-oriented, and a catalyst for social change.
Tech-savvy and quick to learn new tools.
Collaborative, flexible work style, able to work cross-functionally and independently in both virtual and in-person environments.
Strong public speaking, presentation, and written communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail and time management, capable of balancing multiple projects.
Enthusiastic, energetic, and outgoing.
Respectful of students and graduates as capable and resourceful individuals.
Aligned with our mission that individuals from any community deserve access to well-paying careers and that talent can be found in diverse sources.

Join us in significantly impacting our learners' financial well-being and contributing to our mission of economic empowerment.

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Compensation

For this role specifically, we are targeting a salary range of $55,000 - $60,000, where the difference in salary is typically determined by several factors, including geography in which the selected candidate resides and alignment with qualifications and experience.

QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions about this role, please feel free to email our Talent team at jobs@perscholas.org. We look forward to viewing your application!

Equal Employment Opportunity

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

PII Policies

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