Professional Development Manager at NPOWER INC – San Jose, California

Salary Range: $67,000 to $72,000 Annually

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.