Program Manager, Accelerator - San Jose State University

Job Title:
Program Manager, Accelerator - San José State University
Team:
Bay Regional Team
Location:
Hybrid in San José, CA
Employment Type:
Full-time
FLSA Classification:
Exempt
Start Date:
ASAP
About Braven
Braven is a national nonprofit that prepares promising young people—many of whom are people of color, from low-income backgrounds, and the first in their families to attend college—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, we are helping to open up access to the American Promise, empowering a generation of leaders who mirror the diversity of our country.
To learn more, take a look at Braven’s and .
About the Role
In order to achieve its ambition of serving (phone number removed) Fellows over the next decade, Braven is hiring a Program Manager, Accelerator - San José State University (PMA - SJSU) to run our leadership and development course, the Accelerator. The PMA is a masterful programmatic operator responsible for running the course for our Fellows in order to increase their likelihood of graduating college with a strong first job or getting into graduate school. The PMA will be responsible for facilitating and managing the experience of hundreds of college students (typically Sophomores) as they complete the course. This role will also manage a caseload of teaching assistants and part-time student interns.
This role is on the Bay Regional team and reports directly to the Managing Director, SJSU.
What You’ll Do
Accelerator Program Management (70%)
Manage the execution and facilitation of Accelerator programming, which includes weekly programming sessions (called Learning Labs, LLs) and various events, for 200+ attendees and ensure smooth logistics and successful outcomes
Work with Professors and Teaching Assistants at SJSU to ensure Fellow grades are accurate and that we are meeting university guidelines, including supporting Fellows that are not meeting course outcomes
Conduct weekly data analysis to consistently evaluate, validate, problem-solve, and iterate on the program
Share design input and feedback with Product team to ensure continuous improvement of programming
Oversee all operational and compliance related logistics (e.G. room reservations, FERPAs/NDAs, etc.)
Responsible for onboarding Fellows to the UNVS 101 course and ensuring up to 85% of Fellows meet grade average, attendance, and course satisfaction goals.
Create and ensure a joyful, inspiring, supportive culture aligned with Braven’s core values for all course participants.
Leadership Coach and Coaching Partner Recruitment, Coaching, &
Support (10%)
Support the recruitment, coaching, and development of Leadership Coaches (LCs) and Coaching Partners (CPs, volunteers who support LCs) through strong project management in close collaboration with the Regional Managing Director
Observe and provide feedback to Braven volunteers weekly to help them improve their facilitation and coaching skills
Team Leadership (15%)
Participate in individual annual and quarterly planning
Recruit, hire, onboard, and manage teaching assistants and part-time student interns
Collaborate with the Program Manager, Recruitment and Program Manager, Workforce Development to ensure a strong Fellow experience
Collaborate with Braven’s central teams and PMAs in other Braven regions to align on best practices
Braven Stewardship (5%)
Help build Braven’s brand by sharing compelling stories with the External Affairs team
Represent Braven externally as needed
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree
At least 2 years of experience ideally in teaching, program management, facilitation or a related field
Experience managing others ideally including college students or volunteers
Preferred Qualifications
Proven ability to manage projects and performance through effective planning, prioritization, project management, follow through, strong attention to detail and time management skills
Strong problem solving skills and tendency to consider multiple and “out of the box” ways to achieve objectives
Ability to cultivate a joyful, inclusive, and welcoming team environment and culture, especially through moments of challenge.
Tendency to seek out feedback, respond positively, and actively uses it to improve
Ability to interact comfortably and authentically with people who have a range of identities, personalities, and ways of operating
Experience giving feedback effectively across lines of difference to help others grow their effectiveness and develop professionally
Excellent communication skills, and comfort and experience with public speaking and facilitation
Success using data and metrics to drive decisions and measure performance
Proficiency in Google Suite, Slack, Asana
Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion.
Exemplification of Braven’s core values.
Experiences that have informed your belief in Braven’s mission and have prepared you to work with, or for, Braven’s student Fellow population.
Please know that no one ever 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 San José, CA at least 3 days per week. There might be weeks that involve working additional days in the office, on campus, or surrounding cities in the Bay Area for special events.
Facilitate weekly programming sessions up to 2 nights per week, each lasting 2 hours. Sessions are typically from 6:
00-8:
00 PM PT and 2:
00-4:
00 PT and usually occur on Wednesday evenings and Thursday afternoons.
Additional Requirements
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of such by the date of hire. Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons.
Application &
Interview Process
While the interview process may vary slightly, the general process will be:
Phone screen with Talent Team member
Interview with Hiring Manager
Panel Interview with Key Partners
Reference Checks
Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
The salary for this position, which depends on prior work experience and our assessment of your demonstrated fit for the role, will likely be between $66,560 - $74,500. 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. We believe in compensating staff members fairly in relation to each other, their qualifications, and their impact on behalf of the organization, and take internal and external equity seriously. Given our commitment to equity, Braven does not negotiate salary offers;
instead each salary offer is determined carefully using external and internal benchmarking. You will have an opportunity to discuss salary in more detail after you begin the application process.
Braven also provides competitive, comprehensive benefits, recognition, and career development. While Braven reserves the right to change benefits at any time, current benefits include:
Unlimited vacation time in addition to org-wide holidays and three team-wide, week-long shutdowns in Spring, Summer, and Winter (this is a minimum of 24 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
Location
We gather in the office at least 3 days per week (on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) and often work remotely 2 days per week (although certain commitments might adjust that from time to time). Therefore, this role requires teammates to live within commuting distance of San Jose, CA. We believe in the magic, connection, and collaboration that happens when people work together face-to-face and we believe in giving people flexibility to focus, balance personal priorities, and save themselves two commutes per week.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At Braven, we are committed to attracting, engaging, developing, and retaininga diverse team. Braven operates in the context of our American culture, against the backdrop of systemic racism and oppression of marginalized people since our country’s founding. We are committed to assembling leaders at our organization who have emerged from everywhere, with a particular emphasis on those who share the racial and income backgrounds of our Fellows, and creating an inclusive culture that allows all teammates, of all experiences and identities, to thrive.
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. We encourage talented individuals of all backgrounds to apply.