Director, Post-Accelerator Strategy

Job Title: Director, Post-Accelerator Strategy Team: Product (Design) Location: Hybrid in Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL), New York City (NY) or Newark (NJ) Employment Type: Full-time Start Date: ASAP About Braven Braven is a national nonprofit that prepares promising college students to secure a strong first opportunity after college graduation through a career-accelerating program. We work with higher education and employer partners to offer a life-changing experience that begins with a semester-long course for college students followed by support that lasts through graduation. Together, our ambition is to help rebuild the middle class and revitalize the American Dream. About The Role In order to achieve its ambition of serving 80,000-100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is hiring a Director, Post-Accelerator Strategy. In this role, you will work collaboratively across teams to guide initiatives that empower students to secure strong first postgraduate opportunities, which is Braven's north star outcome. As a member of the Design team, you will shape and implement the Post-Accelerator programming strategy, adapting priorities based on emerging insights, data, and research to maximize impact. What You'll Do Set vision & direction for the Post-Accelerator programming strategy (45%) Manage pilot initiatives to determine strategic path forward (30%) Lateral Leadership & Collaboration (25%) Requirements Minimum Requirements Bachelor's Degree 8+ years of professional experience, including leadership in learning design, program strategy, and cross-functional initiatives in education, workforce development, or related fields Preferred Qualifications Proven experience in designing and implementing strategic initiatives, particularly in education, workforce development, or similar fields Ability to align cross-functional teams toward common goals and adapt strategies based on data and insights Expertise in designing and managing complex, scalable programs that involve multiple stakeholders Experience conducting pilots, leveraging data for decision-making, and refining interventions to maximize impact Strong research and analytical skills, including experience using qualitative and quantitative data to inform strategies and evaluate outcomes Ability to synthesize findings into actionable insights and effectively communicate them to diverse audiences Demonstrated success in influencing and motivating cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration, and building strong partnerships across stakeholders Proven ability to design and facilitate learning and development initiatives that build team capacity, enabling colleagues to acquire new skills and effectively contribute to organizational strategy Deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by underrepresented college students transitioning into the workforce Familiarity with systems and practices in higher education, employer engagement, and talent development Proficiency in managing multiple complex projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines, and ensuring deliverables align with organizational goals Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex strategies to both internal and external audiences Experience leading change management efforts within dynamic environments Exemplification of Braven's core values Experience that has informed your belief in Braven's mission and have prepared you to work with, or for, Braven's student Fellow population Work Demands Ability to work in-person in Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL), New York City (NY) or Newark (NJ) at least 3 days per week Ability to travel roughly six times per year for strategy meetings, team stepbacks, regional visits, etc. Additional Requirements Authorized to work in the U.S. Braven doesn't offer employment visa sponsorship Application & Interview Process Phone screen with Talent Team member Performance Task Interview with Hiring Manager Panel Interview with Key Partners Reference Checks Benefits Braven offers competitive base salaries based on the midpoint of the market among not-for-profit organizations of similar size, with opportunities for salary growth over time. New hires can expect a starting salary at the beginning of the range to allow room for growth with performance and so that Braven maintains internal equity. Braven also provides competitive, comprehensive benefits, recognition, and career development. Unlimited vacation time in addition to org-wide holidays and week-long shutdowns in July and the end of the calendar year (this is a minimum of 19 days per year) Match of your 401K contribution up to 5% of your base annual salary, starting your first full month Coverage of 85% of health insurance premium for employee and dependents 12 weeks of paid parental leave A one-month paid sabbatical after 4 years on staff Braven is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.

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