Director, Post-Accelerator Strategy - Braven : Job Details
Director, Post-Accelerator Strategy
BravenJob Location : New York,NY, USA
Job Title: Director, Post-Accelerator StrategyTeam: Product (Design) — Location: Hybrid in Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL), New York City (NY) or Newark (NJ); Employment Type: Full-time; Start Date: ASAP.
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. Our ambition is to help rebuild the middle class and revitalize the American Dream.
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What You'll Do- Based on data and research, develop and reevaluate our strategy for supporting students after the Accelerator so that we achieve our strong first opportunity outcomes goals
- Engage in rigorous analysis and collaboration to reimagine the strategy as needed over time to align decision-making with the Head of Design and Chief Product Officer (CPO)
- Design and oversee strategic pilot initiatives that address Braven's most pressing needs and opportunities in Post-Accelerator programming, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategy
- Collaborate with the Research Team to develop learning objectives and evaluate pilot outcomes to assess effectiveness and scalability, providing clear recommendations for the strategic path forward
- Directly manage pilot execution, coordinating cross-functional efforts, timelines, and resources to ensure seamless implementation
- Socialize learnings with the broader team and lead collaborative processes to decide which Post-Accelerator interventions to invest in and which to sunset
- Direct and guide the work of cross-functional teams to contribute effectively to the Post-Accelerator programming strategy
- Collaborate across teams to drive results, maintain alignment, and communicate strategy
- Develop and lead learning and development initiatives to upskill teammates across functions
- Ensure central and regional teams are aligned on the Post-Accelerator strategy and can explain it internally and externally
- Lead organization-wide change management to foster adoption of new strategies
- Prepare to take on direct management responsibilities as the organization evolves
- Other duties as assigned
- 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: experience designing and implementing strategic initiatives in education, workforce development, expertise in managing complex, scalable programs, strong research and analytical skills, and ability to synthesize findings into actionable insights
- Ability to work in-person in Atlanta, Chicago, New York City or Newark at least 3 days per week
- Ability to travel roughly six times per year for strategy meetings and regional visits
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- Braven does not offer employment visa sponsorship
- Phone screen with Talent Team member
- Performance Task
- Interview with Hiring Manager
- Panel Interview with Key Partners
- Reference Checks
- Compensation varies by location: Atlanta: $87,200-$108,900; Chicago: $92,000-$114,900; New York/ Newark: $101,200-$126,400
- Braven offers comprehensive benefits and 100% capacity work expectations; salary offers are determined through benchmarking
- Benefits include: unlimited vacation (minimum 19 days/yr), 401K employer match up to 5%, health premium coverage (85%), 12 weeks paid parental leave, and a sabbatical after 4 years
Location: Braven gathers in the office 3 days a week (Tue–Thu) and works remotely 2 days a week (Mon and Fri). Role requires living within commuting distance of one of our hubs: Atlanta, Chicago, Newark, or New York City.
We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants 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. Talented individuals of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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