Talent Development & Placement Manager

Company Description New Haven Promise is a not-for-profit scholarship and support program focused on increasing college access and success for students from the City of New Haven, Connecticut. Established in 2010, the initiative has provided more than $45 million in scholarship funding to over 3,500 students in its 16 years. The program works to strengthen the local talent pipeline by supporting students as they pursue higher education and transition into careers. New Haven Promise is primarily funded by Yale University, the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, and Yale-New Haven Health, reflecting strong community and institutional partnerships.

Role Description The Talent Development & Placement Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in New Haven, CT, responsible for guiding scholars from college to meaningful employment. This role oversees talent development programming, including career readiness workshops, coaching, and job search support tailored to New Haven Promise scholars and alumni. The Manager builds and maintains relationships with local employers, higher education partners, and community organizations to create internship, fellowship, and job placement opportunities. Day-to-day responsibilities include meeting with students and graduates, assessing their career interests and skills, coordinating employer outreach, organizing networking events, and tracking placement outcomes. The position also involves collaborating with internal staff to align talent development initiatives with the organization’s mission and reporting progress to leadership and key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in talent development, career services, workforce development, or related fields, with the ability to design and deliver effective career readiness programs.
• Strong relationship-building and partnership management skills, including the ability to engage employers, educational institutions, and community organizations.
• Excellent communication, advising, and coaching skills to support students and alumni from diverse backgrounds in achieving their career goals.
• Organizational and project management skills, including event coordination, program tracking, and data-informed decision-making.
• Understanding of higher education pathways, internships, and regional labor market trends, ideally with familiarity with the New Haven community.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and student success, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in education, human resources, counseling, social sciences, business, or a related field; relevant advanced degree or certifications are a plus.
• Experience working with college-going or early-career populations, preferably in a nonprofit or educational setting.