Company Description:

Tech Elevator is an intensive in-person and online education provider helping individuals and companies acquire in-demand technology skills for the modern workforce. Through our full-time and part-time coding bootcamps and company partnerships, we teach students and employees from diverse backgrounds to become software developers-while also helping them to build career-readiness skills and connections through our nationally recognized Pathway Program.

At Tech Elevator, our mission is to elevate people, companies, and communities and, since 2015, we've been transforming lives through technology education. In 2020, we were listed as the 16th fastest growing education company in the US, and we've consistently led our industry in performance outcomes. We are also proud to be listed among Purpose Jobs 2022 Best Places to Work in Midwest Tech.

For us, it's not just work; every team member contributes to a life changing program. We work hard to help our students uncover the best version of themselves, while working for a brand that empowers every employee to continually evolve and grow.

Summary: Tech Elevator is currently seeking a local, community focused, and entrepreneurial minded individual to assist with laying the foundation in our expansion efforts into new markets.

About the Role:

This year Tech Elevator is expanding our impact and we are seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial-minded individual to pioneer our expansion efforts. We're looking for a proud member of the region's startup/ technology community, someone who will not only be excited to hustle to lay the groundwork for a thriving business, but also be personally motivated to drive broad impact and transform lives through our nationally recognized reskilling program.

As Tech Elevator's market leader in the region, you'll be establishing connections throughout the community, in workforce and philanthropy, in the startup community, and among large enterprises; evangelizing the work that we do and the impact that we've made so far; and helping us build our network of hiring partners, from Fortune 500's to startups. All the while, you'll be stewarding our students at the start of their journey from novice to professional software developers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Market Development

• Act as the face of Tech Elevator in the region, and work to enhance awareness in the community through various activities including networking events, speaking engagement, or media opportunities
• Establish successful partnerships with hiring companies in order to drive student placements; advocate for students during the interview process
• Be a brand ambassador in the community - attract, manage, and curate a fellowship of volunteer mentors in the tech and recruiting spaces
• Keep tabs on the industry landscape, understanding the tactics and strategies employed by comparable businesses to more effectively share the strengths and outcomes of Tech Elevator with the community
• Collaborate with senior management to set campus goals and make key strategic decisions to drive growth within the market

Student Support

• Actively manage and participate in campus events and open houses in support of student enrollment
• Interview and qualify students for their fit and overall readiness for the program
• Deliver a great individual student experience through impartial support, coaching, encouragement, and One on One career placement meetings
• Be a dedicated ally for students throughout their journey - committed, dedicated, non-judgemental, and approachable
• Monitor student learning, activity, and participation in Pathway Program events and exercises
• Conduct behavioral mock interviews and provide constructive feedback to students for improvement
• Support students beyond graduation, commit to helping them achieve job placement
• Maintain quality relationships with Alumni networks through engagement events and volunteer opportunities, working to foster connectivity and awareness of the TE grads and brand in the community.

Experience and Requirements:

• 5+ years of professional work experience, preferably in the IT or education space, with a background in Account Management or Recruiting
• Demonstrated success with sales and business development
• Experience in the process of career coaching or recruiting and hiring for technical roles
• A track record of relationship building culminating in partnership formation
• Excellent interpersonal skills (verbal, written, presentation)
• Comfortable working constructively with students from a diverse set of backgrounds
• An established professional network of local contacts in business, media, corporations

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position is open to residents of Indiana

• Regular office hours

• Occasional evening and weekend hours as required for events

• Occasional travel

• Remote Role

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

Tech Elevator is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.