Braven
Overview
Job Title : Associate Director, Research Team : Product Location : Hybrid in Chicago (IL), Atlanta (GA), or New York City (NYC) 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. To learn more, take a look at Braven\'s Jobs Report. About The Role In order to achieve its ambition of serving 80,000-100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is hiring an Associate Director, Research who will lead a robust portfolio of continuous improvement and thought-leadership projects from Braven\'s Research Agenda. This role is for an experienced researcher with expertise in program evaluation, a strong grounding in applied methods (qualitative and quantitative methodology), and a passion for using evidence to drive strategic decision-making. As part of the Research team within Braven\'s broader Product function, you will design and lead learning agendas, run pilots to answer key questions about program effectiveness, and translate findings into actionable insights that inform the evolution of Braven\'s program model. You will also steward external research partnerships and qualitative research with our key stakeholders (students, higher education, and employers) to help shape Braven\'s public voice through literature reviews and support for thought-leadership efforts. This role is on the Product team and reports directly to the Head of Research. What You\'ll Do
Thought leadership research and data collection (70%). Lead qualitative research process from design to completion (designing interview/focus group protocols, facilitating sessions, analyzing data, and surfacing actionable insights). Own content creation of thought leadership papers, including outlining, drafting sections, and coordinating with external designers for final publication. Support managing external research partnerships by synthesizing Braven\'s data and external research to create a compelling, unified narrative. Continuous improvement research and data collection to strengthen our program model (25%). Own a subset of continuous improvement priorities from Braven\'s Research Agenda; define and prioritize learning questions to monitor fidelity of implementation and identify improvement opportunities; design and run pilots in partnership with Product and regional teams; translate findings into strategy to inform program design and processes; synthesize findings in clear reports, presentations, dashboards for internal and external audiences; lead analyses for special/ad hoc data analyses as needed. Cross-functional projects (5%). Be a member of cross-functional project teams; participate in planning and execution of Braven programming and other strategic projects; other duties as assigned. Requirements
Minimum Requirements
BA/BS in a quantitative field or equivalent experience demonstrating quantitative and qualitative analysis 5+ years in a program evaluation or analytical/learning role Proficiency in at least one statistical programming language (e.g., Stata or R) Preferred Qualifications
Master\'s Degree preferred Commitment to continuous learning and improvement; open to feedback Researcher\'s mindset with enjoyment in designing pilots and experiments Strong data storytelling and communication skills Experience leading qualitative research from start to finish with compelling case studies or narratives Experience conducting quantitative analysis with various tools; ability to translate findings for non-profit context Collaborative, detail-oriented, with strong stakeholder communication Technical skills: Google Suite, Slack, Jira; proficiency in at least one statistical programming language (Stata or R); Salesforce Demonstrated commitment to building inclusive cultures and Braven\'s core values Experience working with or for Braven\'s student Fellow population Note: Please know that no one meets 100% of the preferred qualifications. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to apply. Work Demands
Ability to work in-person in Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL), or New York City (NYC) Travel roughly 4 times per year for team steps-backs or staff retreats Additional Requirements
Authorized to work in the U.S. Braven does not offer employment visa sponsorship Application & Interview Process
While the interview process may vary slightly, the general process will be: Phone screen with Talent Team member Performance Task Interview with Hiring Manager Panel Interview with Key Partners Reference Checks Benefits
Compensation and 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. Salary offers are determined using external and internal benchmarking. Salary ranges by geography for this role: Atlanta $65,500-$81,800; Chicago $69,000-$86,200; New York $76,000-$94,900. This is a full-time, regular, exempt, and benefits-eligible position with 100% capacity. Braven also provides competitive benefits, recognition, and career development. Current benefits include: Unlimited vacation plus org-wide holidays and two shutdown periods per year (minimum 19 days per year) $25,000 lifetime Carrot benefits for fertility and family-building 401K match up to 5% Coverage of 85% of health insurance premiums for employee and dependents One-month paid sabbatical after 4 years Please note Braven\'s compensation philosophy; only candidates who feel our total rewards align with their expectations should apply. Location
We gather in the office 3 days a week (Tuesday-Thursday) and work remotely 2 days a week. Role requires living within commuting distance of Atlanta, Chicago, or New York. We value in-person collaboration while offering flexibility. Braven is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected factors. We encourage talented individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
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Job Title : Associate Director, Research Team : Product Location : Hybrid in Chicago (IL), Atlanta (GA), or New York City (NYC) 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. To learn more, take a look at Braven\'s Jobs Report. About The Role In order to achieve its ambition of serving 80,000-100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is hiring an Associate Director, Research who will lead a robust portfolio of continuous improvement and thought-leadership projects from Braven\'s Research Agenda. This role is for an experienced researcher with expertise in program evaluation, a strong grounding in applied methods (qualitative and quantitative methodology), and a passion for using evidence to drive strategic decision-making. As part of the Research team within Braven\'s broader Product function, you will design and lead learning agendas, run pilots to answer key questions about program effectiveness, and translate findings into actionable insights that inform the evolution of Braven\'s program model. You will also steward external research partnerships and qualitative research with our key stakeholders (students, higher education, and employers) to help shape Braven\'s public voice through literature reviews and support for thought-leadership efforts. This role is on the Product team and reports directly to the Head of Research. What You\'ll Do
Thought leadership research and data collection (70%). Lead qualitative research process from design to completion (designing interview/focus group protocols, facilitating sessions, analyzing data, and surfacing actionable insights). Own content creation of thought leadership papers, including outlining, drafting sections, and coordinating with external designers for final publication. Support managing external research partnerships by synthesizing Braven\'s data and external research to create a compelling, unified narrative. Continuous improvement research and data collection to strengthen our program model (25%). Own a subset of continuous improvement priorities from Braven\'s Research Agenda; define and prioritize learning questions to monitor fidelity of implementation and identify improvement opportunities; design and run pilots in partnership with Product and regional teams; translate findings into strategy to inform program design and processes; synthesize findings in clear reports, presentations, dashboards for internal and external audiences; lead analyses for special/ad hoc data analyses as needed. Cross-functional projects (5%). Be a member of cross-functional project teams; participate in planning and execution of Braven programming and other strategic projects; other duties as assigned. Requirements
Minimum Requirements
BA/BS in a quantitative field or equivalent experience demonstrating quantitative and qualitative analysis 5+ years in a program evaluation or analytical/learning role Proficiency in at least one statistical programming language (e.g., Stata or R) Preferred Qualifications
Master\'s Degree preferred Commitment to continuous learning and improvement; open to feedback Researcher\'s mindset with enjoyment in designing pilots and experiments Strong data storytelling and communication skills Experience leading qualitative research from start to finish with compelling case studies or narratives Experience conducting quantitative analysis with various tools; ability to translate findings for non-profit context Collaborative, detail-oriented, with strong stakeholder communication Technical skills: Google Suite, Slack, Jira; proficiency in at least one statistical programming language (Stata or R); Salesforce Demonstrated commitment to building inclusive cultures and Braven\'s core values Experience working with or for Braven\'s student Fellow population Note: Please know that no one meets 100% of the preferred qualifications. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to apply. Work Demands
Ability to work in-person in Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL), or New York City (NYC) Travel roughly 4 times per year for team steps-backs or staff retreats Additional Requirements
Authorized to work in the U.S. Braven does not offer employment visa sponsorship Application & Interview Process
While the interview process may vary slightly, the general process will be: Phone screen with Talent Team member Performance Task Interview with Hiring Manager Panel Interview with Key Partners Reference Checks Benefits
Compensation and 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. Salary offers are determined using external and internal benchmarking. Salary ranges by geography for this role: Atlanta $65,500-$81,800; Chicago $69,000-$86,200; New York $76,000-$94,900. This is a full-time, regular, exempt, and benefits-eligible position with 100% capacity. Braven also provides competitive benefits, recognition, and career development. Current benefits include: Unlimited vacation plus org-wide holidays and two shutdown periods per year (minimum 19 days per year) $25,000 lifetime Carrot benefits for fertility and family-building 401K match up to 5% Coverage of 85% of health insurance premiums for employee and dependents One-month paid sabbatical after 4 years Please note Braven\'s compensation philosophy; only candidates who feel our total rewards align with their expectations should apply. Location
We gather in the office 3 days a week (Tuesday-Thursday) and work remotely 2 days a week. Role requires living within commuting distance of Atlanta, Chicago, or New York. We value in-person collaboration while offering flexibility. Braven is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected factors. We encourage talented individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
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