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Lead post-Accelerator program strategy and execution to drive career outcomes for Fellows across regions. | 7+ years professional experience with 3+ years in strategy or program leadership, 3+ years people management, and experience in workforce development or related programs. | Job Title: Head of Post Course Strategy Team: Product Location: In-Person in Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL), New York (NY), or Newark (NJ) Employment Type: Full-time FLSA Classification: Exempt Hiring Manager: Chief Product Officer 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 a Head of Post Course Strategy Execution who will build the strategic and operational infrastructure that drives strong career outcomes for Fellows after they complete the Accelerator every Braven Fellow's 10-15 week entry point into our program. This is an entrepreneurial role over a newer and still forming body of work that sits at the intersection of strategy and execution. The post-Accelerator Fellow experience is inherently adaptive: it is shaped by regional labor markets, individual Fellow profiles, and employer partnerships that evolve over time. This role brings structure and intentionality to that complexity, establishing a strategic PAF experience floor that guides regional teams while preserving the local latitude needed to optimize for each market. You hold the cross-regional view that no single campus team can hold, and you use that perspective to ensure that local execution is grounded in shared goals and the best practices emerging across Braven's network. One important distinction: Braven has a dedicated team responsible for building the actual program experiences, the workshops, modules, and resources that Fellows move through. Your job is not to build those experiences. Your job is to determine what Fellows need, decide what gets in front of them and when, commission new resources when gaps emerge, and ensure that what gets deployed is actually driving outcomes. You are accountable for whether the post-Accelerator arc is working, and you think creatively about how to reach Fellows at scale through a mix of live, asynchronous, and technology-enabled approaches. Getting to 25,000 Fellows means not every intervention can be staff-delivered and synchronous, and this role helps Braven figure out what that looks like in practice - including where campus and community partners can extend the post-Accelerator experience beyond what Braven delivers directly. As a member of Braven's Product Leadership Team, you contribute to decisions about how the post-Accelerator program evolves, bringing the accountability of someone watching outcomes in the field to cross-functional conversations about what Braven should build, change, or stop doing. This role is on the Product Team and reports directly to the Chief Product Officer. What You'll Do Own Post-Accelerator Outcomes and Strategy (30%) • Hold accountability for post-Accelerator outcomes, not just whether programming is delivered, but whether Fellows are building genuine momentum toward strong opportunities after college • Watch cohorts closely while in the Accelerator course and afterward, and stay attuned to what's happening in the field: the outcomes data, the qualitative patterns emerging from regional teams, the things that aren't in any report yet but are visible to someone paying close attention. Name what you're seeing and act on it • Discover and make intervention decisions when the picture isn't right: determine what response is needed, draw from Braven's program resources, or commission the Design team to build something new, and work with colleagues across functions to get it to students • Define and steward the post-Accelerator program strategy: articulate what Fellows are working toward after the Accelerator, what Braven is accountable for driving, and what core practices every delivery context is expected to implement, grounded in Braven's program logic model and findings from the Research team • Serve as a formal input into Braven's research agenda by bringing qualitative intelligence from the field, the patterns, the outliers, what cohorts are telling you about what they need —directly to the Research team as evidence that outcomes data alone cannot provide • Bring a longitudinal perspective to program direction: you see how student needs and expectations shift year over year, and that perspective provides a structured basis for how Braven assesses whether the program is keeping pace with the Fellows it serves • Collaborate with other Central Teams and the regions to assess outcomes and determine in a collaborative way, what should change and what should stay • Stay current on the external field career readiness research, employer expectations, evolving labor market trends, including how AI and shifting hiring practices are reshaping the opportunities Fellows are entering, and how highly-resourced colleges are evolving their career preparation and bring that knowledge into Braven's PAF strategy Lead Central PAF Programming (20%) • Lead and develop the team responsible for Braven's centrally-run post-Accelerator programs, including Career Communities, the Professional Mentor Program, et cetera • Hold the team accountable to clear goals and outcomes, while building the conditions for each direct report to lead their area with increasing ownership and independence • Ensure that every centrally-run program is designed to be actively usable at the regional level — translating central offerings into tools and practices that strengthen the local Fellow experience. • Continuously evaluate the PAF program portfolio, identifying where existing central or local supports need to evolve and where new ones need to be built so that the full arc of post-Accelerator programming remains responsive to what Fellows actually need to achieve strong outcomes • Stay proximate to the Fellow experience across delivery contexts, engaging directly with programming, regional teams, and Fellows themselves so that strategic decisions are grounded in what's actually happening, not just what's being reported Build and Steward the Cross-Functional Operating Model (15%) • Develop and maintain the cross-functional relationships, rituals, and shared accountability structures that make PAF programming real — not just in theory, but in practice across the Central teams whose work directly shapes what Fellows experience • Drive cross-functional collaboration to enhance program impact and operational efficiency. For example: • Volunteer & Employer Teams: Integrate meaningful volunteer engagement into programming and create pathways for Fellows to access job opportunities and sponsorships • Data Team: Define regional use cases to ensure outcomes data is visualized in ways that are actionable for daily frontline use • Systems Team: Translate program strategy and user needs into technical requirements for the MyBraven platform • Regional Teams: Partner with local Program and External Affairs leads to align central resources with regional strategies, ensuring effective use of central "levers" to meet local needs • Establish and steward the cross-functional rhythms, the right people in the right conversations at the right cadence so that PAF priorities are visible across functions and the work that depends on others actually moves Partner with Regional Teams Across the Network (20%) • Hold the cross-regional view that no single regional team can hold: synthesize what's working and what isn't across campuses, cohorts, and contexts, and bring those insights back into both central strategy and regional practice • Partner with regional leaders as a strategic resource, sharing patterns, flagging emerging gaps, and helping teams act on what the data and field signals are telling them • Build trusted relationships with regional colleagues, influence action with the clearest cross-network picture of what's working for Fellows, and bring that intelligence to the people who can act on it • Work directly with Site Directors and their teams to strengthen local PAF strategy, diagnosing gaps, sharing what's working across the network, and helping teams make good decisions even when the data picture is incomplete • Co-create new programming with regional teams and treat their experience of what you build as essential information for evolving the broader strategy Lead the Team and Shape Post-Accelerator Program Strategy (15%) • Lead, develop, and grow the PAF Execution team, including developing talent at multiple levels and scoping new roles as the organization scales to serve significantly more Fellows • Serve as a member of Braven's Product Leadership Team, contributing the perspective of someone accountable for field-level outcomes to cross-functional decisions about what Braven should build, change, or stop doing in the Accelerator and post-Accelerator arc • Partner with colleagues across Research, Design, and Operations to ensure the Post-Accelerator strategy is grounded in evidence, informed by what's happening with students in real time, and set up to be delivered well • Serve as a member of the "One Braven" leadership team, contributing to org-wide strategy and stewarding a healthy, high-performing culture for both your immediate team and the broader organization • Anticipate where the post-Accelerator model needs to evolve as Braven scales toward 25,000+ Fellows, including which interventions can remain staff-delivered, where technology-enabled and asynchronous approaches need to grow, and what the PAF experience looks like when it's working at a fundamentally different volume • Other duties as assigned Requirements Minimum Requirements • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience • 7+ years of professional experience, with at least 3 years in a role that involved strategy development, program design, or organizational leadership • 3+ years of people management experience, including experience developing and holding direct reports accountable to outcomes • Demonstrated experience working in or designing programs that support workforce development, career outcomes, or post-program student support • Experience influencing across teams or functions without direct authority, such as in a cross-functional or multi-site environment Preferred Qualifications • Experience working in or with a nonprofit, education, or workforce development organization serving first-generation college students or communities historically underrepresented in professional careers • Comfort building structure and accountability systems while also executing, you can hold strategy and day-to-day delivery at the same time • Track record of cross team and organization collaboration • Track record of translating high-level strategic direction into clear, actionable goals and accountability structures for a team • Experience working with or through regional or local teams in a multi-site organization, particularly in a role that required influencing without formal authority • Comfort designing or deploying programming that reaches people at scale through a mix of live, asynchronous, and technology-enabled approaches, you understand that impact at scale requires thinking beyond the room, and you bring curiosity and creativity to how interventions reach the most Fellows most effectively • Comfort with ambiguity and a growth orientation toward data, you don't need perfect information to make progress, and you actively build toward more rigorous evidence over time • Strong communicator across levels and functions, able to translate between strategy and execution, between central and regional, and between different levels of the organization • Experience with innovation and ongoing evolution of product experiences and the ability to be nimble in order to test innovation, as well as structured to ensure best practices are followed • Demonstrated commitment to building strong, inclusive cultures that develop others • Experience that has informed your belief in Braven's mission and has prepared you to work with, or for, Braven's student Fellow population predominantly people of color from low-income backgrounds navigating the transition from college to career • Demonstrated commitment to building strong and welcoming cultures that help to develop others • Exemplification of Braven's core values • Experience that has informed your belief in Braven's mission and has 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 Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL), New York (NY), or Newark (NJ), 3 days per week • Occasional travel to regional sites for team convenings, site visits, and cross-regional collaboration (estimated 6-8 times per year) Additional Requirements • Authorized to work in the U.S • Braven doesn't 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 • Initial interview with CPO and CEO • Performance Task • Panel Interview with Key Stakeholders • Interview with Alignment Team members and/or Board members • Interview with Hiring Manager • 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. 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. Starting salary within the range is determined by role scope and qualifications, with new hires starting at the lower end to allow for growth with performance. Braven does not base compensation on individual candidate salary expectations and is committed to maintaining internal equity. The salary ranges, by geographic market, for this role are set forth: $154,500-$193,100 in Atlanta, $163,200-$204,000 in Chicago, and $179,600-$224,400 in New York City and Newark .This is a full-time, regular, exempt, and benefits eligible position where you will be working at 100% capacity. 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 week-long shutdowns in July and the end of the calendar year (this is a minimum of 19 days per year) • Braven supports your path to parenthood and beyond with $25,000 in lifetime Carrot benefits for fertility, family-building, and hormonal health • 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 Please note that Braven is firm in its compensation philosophy; therefore, only candidates who believe our total rewards package aligns with what they are looking for in their next opportunity are encouraged to apply. Location We gather in the office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday) and work remotely 2 days a week (Monday and Friday). Therefore, this role requires teammates to live within commuting distance of one of our hubs: Atlanta, Chicago, New York, or Newark. 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. 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.

Lead incubation and scaling of strategic pilot initiatives to expand organizational reach through business case development and program execution. | Bachelor's degree with 7+ years managing complex strategic initiatives and launching new programs, able to operate in ambiguity and influence senior stakeholders. | Job Title: Director, Transformation and Strategy Team: Office of the Chief Executive Officer Location: In-Person strong preference for Chicago (IL), also possible; Atlanta (GA), Newark (NJ), or New York City (NYC) Employment Type: Full-time FLSA Classification: Exempt 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 a Director, Transformation and Strategy, to join the newly formed Transformation team. Transformation is charged with ensuring we see around corners and are prepared to maximize strategic opportunities in our future. Your role is to incubate and then hand off initiatives that are critical to our organization's success. You'll do the work of launching pilot projects, figuring out what should be consistent across the organization, and determining what has to be unique to meet the needs of the student population and/or local landscape to scale. You bring a broad toolkit: you will design and execute programs, articulate and assess the business case for initiatives, analyze data and learnings, and build the operational foundation that makes the initiative sustainable and scalable - and you thrive on this. While you don’t manage anyone directly, you will manage across many internal stakeholders, and your ability to move people toward shared outcomes without direct authority is critical to your success. You're energized by ambiguity, you take initiative before being asked, you think in systems, and you genuinely love figuring out what "cutting edge" means for an organization that is paving the way. You enjoy bringing structure to ambiguous problems without flattening the complexity, and you know when to slow down and define the question before rushing to answer it. This role calls for adaptability as Braven's transformation agenda evolves, and your scope will grow with it. To start, you will play a pivotal and dynamic role in deepening our career partnerships with universities, helping to explore and launch an evolution of our core model. Strong contributors here thrive in a startup environment where job descriptions are starting points, not ceilings, and are willing to roll up their sleeves to support whatever the mission needs. This is a small team culture where everyone pitches in, shares credit, and stays focused on student impact. This role is a part of the Office of the Chief Executive Officer and reports directly to the Head of Transformation. What You’ll Do Set Strategy and Own the Business Case (40%) Develop and own Braven’s multi-year strategy for key pilot initiatives — synthesizing insights from program delivery, partner relationships, financial modeling, and student outcome data into a coherent, evidence-based framework Build and maintain the business case for key pilot initiatives as a scalable Braven offering: model unit economics, cost per student, and revenue potential across partner types; translate findings into recommendations for Braven leadership and, where appropriate, external stakeholders Establish consistent measurement baselines (including financial, programmatic metrics) so we can make data-driven decisions and meaningful comparisons over time and across pilot partners, surfacing ROI and risks/opportunities on an ongoing basis Gather updates from across the team and synthesize them into cohesive, well-structured presentations that reflect both progress and honest challenges Prepare materials, briefings, and talking points for board meetings — distilling complex program activity into clear, compelling narratives for a non-operational audience Conducts ongoing landscape research to stay current on what is happening in the industry (on university campuses, peer organizations, etc.) and test our assumptions about the model. Deliver Program Outcomes (35%) Develop a scalable program framework and multi-year roadmap that aligns with Braven’s mission and current model, and enables us to pivot towards new future opportunities Execute pilots, launching a suite of programming at initial partner sites, and assess what's working and build a clear framework for what can be replicated versus what needs to be redesigned for each new context, culture, and student population Define what should be consistent across pilot contexts and what must be adapted, honoring institutional differences while staying true to our model and principles Build authentic relationships with collaborating teams to understand their goals and constraints well enough to be a genuine thought partner (vs. a vendor) Define how we partner effectively with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen relationships, increase efficiency, and ensure strong outcomes Build the operational scaffolding behind launch work — the checklists, timelines, communication templates, and handoff documents that make programs sustainable beyond your direct involvement Create and own project plans across program initiatives — timelines, milestones, cross-functional dependencies — and keep work moving forward with minimal oversight Conceive, design, and execute specific programs that get participants genuinely excited about the results Create and own the project plans behind our program initiatives while building timelines, setting milestones, tracking dependencies, and keeping cross-functional work moving forward Manage all logistics end-to-end: vision, venue, promotion, materials, execution, and follow-up with little hand-holding and strong attention to detail Debrief every program honestly — what worked, what flopped, what to try next time — and feed those insights back into the overall design Drive Organizational Learning and Operations (25%) Design and run a data collection campaign to capture key outcomes Build the forms, trackers, and processes that make data collection feel easy for stakeholders — low friction, high compliance Synthesize findings into clear, compelling narratives for a wide variety of audiences — from student-facing summaries to Alignment Team briefings to board-level presentations Ensure data is actionable, not just reported; ensure reports are simple and useful Develop high-quality memos, briefings, and presentation materials for high-stakes meetings with external key stakeholders Document learnings from each launch in a way that makes the next one faster and smarter and we add to our institutional knowledge base Support the broader team in understanding what the data says about the outcomes, and implications for future decisions Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent 7+ years of strong track record of managing multiple complex, cross-functional strategic initiatives and leading others to outcomes – including building or launching a new program, function, or business line from the ground up Track record of operating in ambiguous environments and creating structure where little exists, requiring constant iteration and resourcefulness Preferred Qualifications Exceptional ability to collaborate and work in cross-functional teams Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear, audience-appropriate communications quickly and with minimal direction Exceptional ability to synthesize information, identify what should stay consistent, and where adjustments are needed due to various contexts Demonstrated ability to move between strategic altitude and hands-on execution: you have set the strategy and built the business case, and you have also done the operational work yourself Track record of influencing and driving alignment across senior stakeholders — including organizational leadership — without formal authority Strong financial acumen: experience building business cases, modeling unit economics, and translating financial analysis into strategic recommendations for senior leaders Experience in the education or nonprofit sector Fluency in Asana, Trello, Salesforce, and Claude, Zoom, and Slack are ideal; ability to navigate myriad technology tools A genuine appreciation for and enjoyment of the dynamic, fast-paced energy of a college campus, coupled with an ability to connect authentically with diverse stakeholders, ranging from students to university leadership. Demonstrated commitment to building strong and welcoming cultures that help to develop others Exemplification of Braven’s core values Experience that has informed your belief in Braven’s mission and has 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 Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL), Newark (NJ), or New York City (NYC) Travel 30% of the time Additional Requirements Authorized to work in the U.S. Braven doesn’t offer employment visa sponsorship Application & Interview Process While the interview process may vary slightly, the general process will be: Interview with Hiring Specialist Performance Task Interview with Hiring Manager Panel Interview with Colleagues and Peers 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. 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. Starting salary within the range is determined by role scope and qualifications, with new hires starting at the lower end to allow for growth with performance. Braven does not base compensation on individual candidate salary expectations and is committed to maintaining internal equity. The salary ranges, by geographic market, for this role are set forth $95,900-$118,900 in Atlanta, $101,200-$126,400 in Chicago, and $111,300-$139,100 in New York City and Newark. Salaries are based on a 50-hour work week. This is a full-time, regular, exempt, and benefits eligible position where you will be working at 100% capacity. 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 week-long shutdowns in July and the end of the calendar year (this is a minimum of 19 days per year) Braven supports your path to parenthood and beyond with $25,000 in lifetime Carrot benefits for fertility, family-building, and hormonal health 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 Please note that Braven is firm in its compensation philosophy; therefore, only candidates who believe our total rewards package aligns with what they are looking for in their next opportunity are encouraged to apply. Location We gather in the office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday) and work remotely 2 days a week (Monday and Friday). Therefore, this role requires teammates to live within commuting distance of one of our hubs: Atlanta, Chicago, or Newark. 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. 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.

Lead operational strategy and execution of post-accelerator programming, managing teams and building scalable systems. | BA/BS degree with 8+ years experience including 5+ years people management and proficiency in Salesforce, Tableau, Airtable. | Job Title: Senior Director of Program Operations - Post-Accelerator Team: Product Location: Hybrid in Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL), New York (NY), Newark (NJ) Employment Type: Full-time FLSA Classification: Exempt 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 a Senior Director of Program Operations to own the operational excellence and strategic growth of all programming that supports our Post-Accelerator Fellows (PAFs) after they complete our Accelerator course. Unlike the Accelerator, which is credit-bearing and embedded in a student's coursework, post-accelerator programming is entirely voluntary. That makes operational quality mission-critical: the way we design, deliver, and continuously improve our programming directly determines whether PAFs show up, stay engaged, and ultimately secure strong first opportunities within six months of graduation — Braven's north star outcome. This leader will manage a team of Associate Directors and a Project Manager to operationalize a diverse portfolio of programs, the Professional Mentor Program, Career Communities, the Ready to Launch Bootcamp, other programming, and Post-Accelerator Fellow engagement through Braven's social media presence. They will be responsible not only for the excellent day-to-day execution of these programs but also for building the operational systems, team capabilities, and strategic vision that will enable Braven's post-accelerator work to scale. A critical dimension of this role is building and maintaining the operational infrastructure that enables both central and regional colleagues to execute post-accelerator programming with consistency and excellence. This role is on the Product team and reports directly to the Head of Program Operations. What You’ll Do Post-Accelerator Program Operations Leadership (50%) Own the operational strategy, quality, and continuous improvement of Braven's full suite of post-accelerator programs, including the Professional Mentor Program, Career Communities events, and the Ready to Launch Bootcamp. Oversee the design and delivery of asynchronous programming — including Case Management, Referral Systems, Job Boards, and opportunity newsletters — ensuring these touchpoints are high-quality, timely, and effective at keeping PAFs engaged. Set clear operational standards and accountability structures across programs, ensuring Associate Directors and the Project Manager have the tools, clarity, and support they need to execute excellently. Monitor program performance through data; identify trends, gaps, and opportunities to strengthen outcomes and use insights to drive continuous improvement. Team Management & Cross-Functional Leadership (30%) Directly manage a team of 4+ staff, including Associate Directors of Post-Accelerator Operations and Fellow Engagement & Communications, and a Project Manager of Post-Accelerator Operations. Develop and coach direct reports, fostering a culture of high performance, learning, collaboration, and equity within the team. Lead team goal-setting, workload management, and professional development, ensuring each team member is set up to thrive and grow. Serve as the primary operational partner to the Post-Accelerator Design and Execution team, building and sustaining the infrastructure tools, workflows, documentation, and training that enable both central and regional staff to execute post-accelerator programming; and partner closely with Systems, Volunteer, and other Product sub-teams to drive alignment and collaborative problem-solving on initiatives that impact PAFs. Represent post-accelerator operations in organizational planning conversations, advocating for the resources, systems, and visibility this work requires to succeed. Innovation & Strategic Scaling (20%) Develop and champion a multi-year operational vision for post-accelerator programming that anticipates growth and builds toward scale. Identify opportunities to streamline, systematize, and innovate across programs by designing smarter workflows, strengthening knowledge management infrastructure, and improving onboarding and training for the team. Proactively identify gaps in current systems, tools, processes, and automations that constrain the program's scalability, and bring those gaps to the Systems Team with sufficient operational context and prioritization rationale to enable effective scoping and solutioning. Leverage proficiency in operational tools such as Tableau or equivalent Data Visualization tools, Salesforce or equivalent CRMs, Airtable, and Jira Service Management or equivalent ticketing and workflow platforms to build, optimize, and automate program operations infrastructure without heavy reliance on the Systems or Technology team. Lead or contribute to cross-functional strategic projects that advance Braven's ability to serve PAFs at scale. Stay current on trends in career development, alumni engagement, and nonprofit program operations to bring fresh thinking and best practices to Braven's work. Partner with the Head of Program Operations and the Head of Post-Accelerator Execution on organizational and product strategy, contributing a post-accelerator operational lens to broader programmatic decisions and ensuring operations and program execution remain tightly aligned. Minimum Requirements BA/BS Degree 8+ years of professional experience, with at least 5+ years in a people management or team leadership role. Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated success leading operational functions at scale, ideally in a nonprofit, education, or EdTech context. Experience managing multi-program portfolios and leading teams of diverse functions and skill sets. Adaptable problem-solver, comfortable with ambiguity, and able to translate complexity into clear solutions Demonstrated ability to independently configure, troubleshoot, and optimize operational tools — such as Tableau or equivalent, Salesforce or equivalent, Airtable, and Jira Service Management or equivalent platforms — to streamline and scale program processes without requiring ongoing Systems or Tech team support Demonstrated ability to serve as an effective operational thought partner with technical teams, being able to translate program needs and workflow challenges into clear problem statements, engage in productive cross-functional dialogue, and contribute meaningfully to conversations about systems design and prioritization without requiring deep technical expertise. Strong ability to prioritize, delegate, collaborate cross-functionally, and drive results Demonstrated commitment to building strong and welcoming cultures that help to develop others. Exemplification of Braven’s core values. Experience that has informed your belief in Braven’s mission and has 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 Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL), New York (NY), or Newark (NJ) 3 days per week Ability to travel approximately 6 times per year to other Braven locations Ability to travel to in-person Braven events, including some evening and weekend events as needed Additional Requirements Authorized to work in the U.S. Braven doesn’t 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 Final Interview Reference Checks 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. 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. Starting salary within the range is determined by role scope and qualifications, with new hires starting at the lower end to allow for growth with performance. Braven does not base compensation on individual candidate salary expectations and is committed to maintaining internal equity. The salary ranges, by geographic market, for this role are set forth $105,500-$131,800 in Atlanta, $111,300-$139,100 in Chicago, and $122,500-$153,100 in New York City and Newark. This is a full-time, regular, exempt, and benefits-eligible position where you will be working at 100% capacity. 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 week-long shutdowns in July and the end of the calendar year (this is a minimum of 19 days per year) Braven supports your path to parenthood and beyond with $25,000 in lifetime Carrot benefits for fertility, family-building, and hormonal health 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 Please note that Braven is firm in its compensation philosophy; therefore, only candidates who believe our total rewards package aligns with what they are looking for in their next opportunity are encouraged to apply. Location We gather in the office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday) and work remotely 2 days a week (Monday and Friday). Therefore, this role requires teammates to live within commuting distance of Atlanta, Chicago, New York, or Newark. 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. 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.

Design and execute policy strategy while managing advocacy and stakeholder relationships. | 7+ years legislative policy and advocacy experience plus 2-3 years people management and relevant degrees. | Job Title: Head of Public Policy Team: External Affairs Location: In-person. Preferred locations: Washington( DC). Additional locations: Chicago (IL), Atlanta (GA), New York City (NY), and Newark (NJ) Employment Type: Full-time FLSA Classification: Exempt 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 a Head of Public Policy who will lead our Federal, State, and Local policy work. As a member of the External Affairs Team, you will design and execute a policy strategy to shape the college-to-career field. This role is on the External Affairs team and reports directly to the Chief External Affairs Officer. What You’ll Do Stakeholder Management (40%) Cultivate and steward key relationships for Braven within the Department of Education and relevant federal agencies, the White House, Congress, gubernatorial administrations, and state legislative bodies, as well as with relevant think tanks, coalitions, advocacy orgs, and trade associations Proactively monitor, analyze, and influence key policymaker activity and legislation at the federal and regional levels Engage and steward governmental affairs professionals who work at Braven's higher education partners Utilize strategic storytelling to develop a compelling narrative for policymakers at the local, state, and federal level Cultivate Braven alumni interested in representing Braven at public policy events Support Braven’s Employer Partnership team and Product teams in thinking through our ‘Government’ employer partnerships and career channels strategy Manage several state lobbying contracts in key Braven regions Strategy & Resource Creation (50%) Develop and implement federal and regional policy strategy, agenda, and goals Draft legislative and policy memoranda, legislator education and communications materials; Build regional policy strategy and agendas, in conjunction with Executive Directors, contracted lobbyists, and regional staff, with the creation of research, materials, and talking points, and, if needed, represent Braven in key coalitions and coordinated advocacy campaigns; Track cultivation and stakeholder engagement efforts in Salesforce, spreadsheets, and other project management tools; Prepare communication and correspondence describing Braven’s policy goals and accomplishments for reporting purposes to the board, funders, and other stakeholders With the Associate Director of Policy & Advocacy, run an annual Capitol Hill Policy Fellows program for Braven Post-Accelerator Fellows, bringing students to DC and helping them obtain influential policy internships Grow and lead a coalition of organizations in the college-to-career space Design and facilitate necessary legislative training and professional development for staff and alumni who engage in public policy opportunities and engagements Assist with planning an execution of an annual convening of higher education partners and an annual organization-wide Capitol Hill Advocacy day, securing meetings with elected officials and high-level speakers and panelists Project manage and draft federal, state, and local grant applications for public funding with support from regional and central teams People Management (10%) Effectively coach one full-time associate director of policy to become the strongest version of themselves, aligned to the goals of their role and their professional aspirations, as well as meet organizational philanthropic goals. Coordinate with regional Executive Directors to understand pain points, brainstorm solutions, navigate differences, set vision and direction, and maintain alignment among all staff who contribute to our policy agenda. Manage state lobbying contracts. Other duties as assigned Minimum Requirements BS/BA or relevant experience 7+ years of experience in legislative policy and advocacy 2-3 years managing other people Preferred Qualifications MPP, MPA or JD preferred Experience in the non-profit industry, higher education, or workforce development policy Experience working directly in a state legislature or Governor’s office and/or working in Congress. You build inspiring visions and strategies that motivate others to action. Extensive knowledge of legislative and administrative processes. You pursue ambitious, measurable goals with an action-oriented mindset and perseverance. You’re extremely detail-oriented and sweat the small stuff, while also not losing sight of the big picture. You build strong external and internal relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including elected officials, coalition partners, and others, and have significant experience tailoring your approach based on an understanding of others' beliefs, motivations, and contexts. Excellent public speaking and strategic communication skills You enjoy bringing together multiple perspectives to enhance your work and decisions You continually reflect to improve, and actively create space for the receipt of upward feedback from individual contributors and managers You exemplify Braven’s core values. Your experiences 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 Washington (DC), Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL), New York (NYC), or Newark (NJ) at least 3 days per week Travel: Ability to travel several times per month for a few days at a time during busy legislative seasons. Non-traditional hours: Ability to work after hours ~5-7 nights per semester to support org-wide volunteer events as needed(Mock-Interview Night, etc), regional site visits, or other stakeholder engagement events. Additional Requirements Authorized to work in the U.S. Braven doesn’t 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 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. 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. Starting salary within the range is determined by role scope and qualifications, allowing for growth based on performance. Braven does not base compensation on individual candidate salary expectations and is committed to maintaining internal equity. The salary ranges, by geographic market, for this role are set forth as follows: $122,500-$153,100 in Chicago and Washington, D.C.; $116,000-$145,000 in Atlanta; and $134,800-$168,500 in New York and Newark, NJ. This is a full-time, regular, exempt, and benefits eligible position where you will be working at 100% capacity. 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 week-long shutdowns in July and the end of the calendar year (this is a minimum of 19 days per year) Braven supports your path to parenthood and beyond with $25,000 in lifetime Carrot benefits for fertility, family-building, and hormonal health 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 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday) and work remotely 2 days a week (Monday and Friday). Therefore, this role requires teammates to live within commuting distance of one of our hubs: Atlanta, Chicago, Newark, New York, or Washington D.C. 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. 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.

Provide executive support and constituent relationship management to senior leaders. Assist in the daily operation of their regional hub and help standardize administrative support. | At least two years of administrative experience and proficiency in Microsoft Suite and G-Suite are required. Preferred qualifications include strong communication skills, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects. | Title: Senior Coordinator, Executive Support Team: Chief Executive Officer's Office Location: Hybrid in Chicago (IL), Atlanta (GA), Newark (NJ), or New York (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 Senior Coordinator, Executive Support who will provide executive support and constituent relationship management support to two senior leaders, with the potential to support additional leaders if needed. As a member of the Office of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), this person will help identify opportunities to standardize and enhance the quality of our leaders' administrative support and assist in the daily operation of their regional hub when required. This role is on the Office of the CEO team and reports directly to the Director, Executive Support. What You'll Do Minimum Requirements Support Senior Leaders (85%). Provide administrative support to multiple executives, which includes scheduling in-person meetings and conference calls, and managing their calendars. Responsible for travel logistics, including booking flights, train travel, rental cars, hotel rooms, and ensuring all travel details are confirmed for your executives. Facilitate weekly look-ahead/look-back meetings to align on the executive’s priorities and goals, utilizing Jira and Trello to allow for cross-team collaboration as needed. Facilitate regular touchpoints with your executives to discuss urgent items. Coordinate logistics for meetings, including but not limited to managing attendee invitations and responses, preparing and printing materials, arranging catering and travel, and overseeing on-site logistics. Enter stakeholder data and project details into Salesforce. Assist executives with managing their email inboxes, as needed, including finding missing receipts. Ensure timely, professional correspondence to internal and external stakeholders and project manage correspondence before and after meetings. Manage regional and/or national Board meeting logistics, including scheduling and preparation of materials as needed. This may require travel to the region to provide on-site support. Execute or assist with ad hoc projects and tasks across the organization (Team Step Backs, Braven Summit, All-Staff Retreat, etc.) Other Duties As Needed (15%) Provide backup to the Operations team as needed, including but not limited to receiving catering orders, packages, and requesting office supplies. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements At least two (2) years of administrative experience, including calendar management Proficiency in Microsoft Suite applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and G-Suite (Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Forms, Google Sheets, and Gmail) required Preferred Qualifications Strong critical thinking, written, and interpersonal communication skills Ability to flawlessly manage multiple projects concurrently and independently Strong professional judgment and maturity; sensitivity with managing confidential information, and the ability to exercise discretion Strong customer service ethic. Seeks out feedback, is receptive to feedback given proactively, and actively uses it to improve Interacts comfortably and authentically with people who have a range of identities, personalities, and ways of operating. Ability to effectively manage up to ensure the timely completion of projects and tasks Stays focused on the objective and solutions when things are ambiguous or changing. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Proficiency in Salesforce, Zoom, Jira, and booking online travel. Adaptability to new systems and project management software (Trello/Confluence, etc.). Extraordinary organizational skills and attention to detail. Demonstrated commitment to building strong and welcoming cultures that help to develop others. Exemplification of Braven’s core values. Experience that has informed your belief in Braven’s mission and has 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 a Braven office. 10-20% travel for team meetings and all-team retreats. 50 hours per week. Physical requirements: ability to lift 20 lbs. Additional Requirements Authorized to work in the U.S. Braven doesn’t 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 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. 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. 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. The salary ranges, by geographic market, for this role are set forth $44,600-$55,700 in Atlanta, $47,000-$58,700 in Chicago, $51,700-$64,600 in New York, NY & Newark, NJ. This is based on a 50-hour work week at an hourly rate. This is a full-time, regular, non-exempt, and benefits eligible position where you will be working at 100% capacity. 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 week-long shutdowns in July and the end of the calendar year (this is a minimum of 19 days per year) Braven supports your path to parenthood and beyond with $25,000 in lifetime Carrot benefits for fertility, family-building, and hormonal health 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 Please note that Braven is firm in its compensation philosophy; therefore, only candidates who believe that our total rewards package matches what they are looking for in their next opportunity are encouraged to apply. Location We gather in the office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday) and work remotely 2 days a week (Monday and Friday). Therefore, this role requires teammates to live within commuting distance of one of our hubs: Atlanta, Chicago, New York, or Newark. 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. 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.

Provide executive support and constituent relationship management to senior leaders. Assist in the daily operation of their regional hub and manage logistics for meetings and travel. | At least two years of administrative experience is required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Suite and G-Suite applications. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently are essential. | Title: Senior Coordinator, Executive Support Team: Chief Executive Officer's Office Location: Hybrid in Chicago (IL), Atlanta (GA), Newark (NJ), or New York (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 Senior Coordinator, Executive Support who will provide executive support and constituent relationship management support to two senior leaders, with the potential to support additional leaders if needed. As a member of the Office of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), this person will help identify opportunities to standardize and enhance the quality of our leaders' administrative support and assist in the daily operation of their regional hub when required. This role is on the Office of the CEO team and reports directly to the Director, Executive Support. What You'll Do Minimum Requirements Support Senior Leaders (85%). Provide administrative support to multiple executives, which includes scheduling in-person meetings and conference calls, and managing their calendars. Responsible for travel logistics, including booking flights, train travel, rental cars, hotel rooms, and ensuring all travel details are confirmed for your executives. Facilitate weekly look-ahead/look-back meetings to align on the executive’s priorities and goals, utilizing Jira and Trello to allow for cross-team collaboration as needed. Facilitate regular touchpoints with your executives to discuss urgent items. Coordinate logistics for meetings, including but not limited to managing attendee invitations and responses, preparing and printing materials, arranging catering and travel, and overseeing on-site logistics. Enter stakeholder data and project details into Salesforce. Assist executives with managing their email inboxes, as needed, including finding missing receipts. Ensure timely, professional correspondence to internal and external stakeholders and project manage correspondence before and after meetings. Manage regional and/or national Board meeting logistics, including scheduling and preparation of materials as needed. This may require travel to the region to provide on-site support. Execute or assist with ad hoc projects and tasks across the organization (Team Step Backs, Braven Summit, All-Staff Retreat, etc.) Other Duties As Needed (15%) Provide backup to the Operations team as needed, including but not limited to receiving catering orders, packages, and requesting office supplies. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements At least two (2) years of administrative experience, including calendar management Proficiency in Microsoft Suite applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and G-Suite (Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Forms, Google Sheets, and Gmail) required Preferred Qualifications Strong critical thinking, written, and interpersonal communication skills Ability to flawlessly manage multiple projects concurrently and independently Strong professional judgment and maturity; sensitivity with managing confidential information, and the ability to exercise discretion Strong customer service ethic. Seeks out feedback, is receptive to feedback given proactively, and actively uses it to improve Interacts comfortably and authentically with people who have a range of identities, personalities, and ways of operating. Ability to effectively manage up to ensure the timely completion of projects and tasks Stays focused on the objective and solutions when things are ambiguous or changing. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Proficiency in Salesforce, Zoom, Jira, and booking online travel. Adaptability to new systems and project management software (Trello/Confluence, etc.). Extraordinary organizational skills and attention to detail. Demonstrated commitment to building strong and welcoming cultures that help to develop others. Exemplification of Braven’s core values. Experience that has informed your belief in Braven’s mission and has 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 a Braven office. 10-20% travel for team meetings and all-team retreats. 50 hours per week. Physical requirements: ability to lift 20 lbs. Additional Requirements Authorized to work in the U.S. Braven doesn’t 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 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. 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. 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. The salary ranges, by geographic market, for this role are set forth $44,600-$55,700 in Atlanta, $47,000-$58,700 in Chicago, $51,700-$64,600 in New York, NY & Newark, NJ. This is based on a 50-hour work week at an hourly rate. This is a full-time, regular, non-exempt, and benefits eligible position where you will be working at 100% capacity. 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 week-long shutdowns in July and the end of the calendar year (this is a minimum of 19 days per year) Braven supports your path to parenthood and beyond with $25,000 in lifetime Carrot benefits for fertility, family-building, and hormonal health 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 Please note that Braven is firm in its compensation philosophy; therefore, only candidates who believe that our total rewards package matches what they are looking for in their next opportunity are encouraged to apply. Location We gather in the office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday) and work remotely 2 days a week (Monday and Friday). Therefore, this role requires teammates to live within commuting distance of one of our hubs: Atlanta, Chicago, New York, or Newark. 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. 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.

Provide executive support to senior leaders, including calendar management and travel logistics. Assist in the daily operations of the regional hub and coordinate logistics for meetings and projects. | At least two years of administrative experience is required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Suite and G-Suite applications. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently are essential. | Title: Senior Coordinator, Executive Support Team: Chief Executive Officer's Office Location: Hybrid in Chicago (IL), Atlanta (GA), Newark (NJ), or New York (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 Senior Coordinator, Executive Support who will provide executive support and constituent relationship management support to two senior leaders, with the potential to support additional leaders if needed. As a member of the Office of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), this person will help identify opportunities to standardize and enhance the quality of our leaders' administrative support and assist in the daily operation of their regional hub when required. This role is on the Office of the CEO team and reports directly to the Director, Executive Support. What You'll Do Minimum Requirements Support Senior Leaders (85%). Provide administrative support to multiple executives, which includes scheduling in-person meetings and conference calls, and managing their calendars. Responsible for travel logistics, including booking flights, train travel, rental cars, hotel rooms, and ensuring all travel details are confirmed for your executives. Facilitate weekly look-ahead/look-back meetings to align on the executive’s priorities and goals, utilizing Jira and Trello to allow for cross-team collaboration as needed. Facilitate regular touchpoints with your executives to discuss urgent items. Coordinate logistics for meetings, including but not limited to managing attendee invitations and responses, preparing and printing materials, arranging catering and travel, and overseeing on-site logistics. Enter stakeholder data and project details into Salesforce. Assist executives with managing their email inboxes, as needed, including finding missing receipts. Ensure timely, professional correspondence to internal and external stakeholders and project manage correspondence before and after meetings. Manage regional and/or national Board meeting logistics, including scheduling and preparation of materials as needed. This may require travel to the region to provide on-site support. Execute or assist with ad hoc projects and tasks across the organization (Team Step Backs, Braven Summit, All-Staff Retreat, etc.) Other Duties As Needed (15%) Provide backup to the Operations team as needed, including but not limited to receiving catering orders, packages, and requesting office supplies. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements At least two (2) years of administrative experience, including calendar management Proficiency in Microsoft Suite applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and G-Suite (Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Forms, Google Sheets, and Gmail) required Preferred Qualifications Strong critical thinking, written, and interpersonal communication skills Ability to flawlessly manage multiple projects concurrently and independently Strong professional judgment and maturity; sensitivity with managing confidential information, and the ability to exercise discretion Strong customer service ethic. Seeks out feedback, is receptive to feedback given proactively, and actively uses it to improve Interacts comfortably and authentically with people who have a range of identities, personalities, and ways of operating. Ability to effectively manage up to ensure the timely completion of projects and tasks Stays focused on the objective and solutions when things are ambiguous or changing. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Proficiency in Salesforce, Zoom, Jira, and booking online travel. Adaptability to new systems and project management software (Trello/Confluence, etc.). Extraordinary organizational skills and attention to detail. Demonstrated commitment to building strong and welcoming cultures that help to develop others. Exemplification of Braven’s core values. Experience that has informed your belief in Braven’s mission and has 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 a Braven office. 10-20% travel for team meetings and all-team retreats. 50 hours per week. Physical requirements: ability to lift 20 lbs. Additional Requirements Authorized to work in the U.S. Braven doesn’t 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 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. 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. 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. The salary ranges, by geographic market, for this role are set forth $44,600-$55,700 in Atlanta, $47,000-$58,700 in Chicago, $51,700-$64,600 in New York, NY & Newark, NJ. This is based on a 50-hour work week at an hourly rate. This is a full-time, regular, non-exempt, and benefits eligible position where you will be working at 100% capacity. 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 week-long shutdowns in July and the end of the calendar year (this is a minimum of 19 days per year) Braven supports your path to parenthood and beyond with $25,000 in lifetime Carrot benefits for fertility, family-building, and hormonal health 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 Please note that Braven is firm in its compensation philosophy; therefore, only candidates who believe that our total rewards package matches what they are looking for in their next opportunity are encouraged to apply. Location We gather in the office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday) and work remotely 2 days a week (Monday and Friday). Therefore, this role requires teammates to live within commuting distance of one of our hubs: Atlanta, Chicago, New York, or Newark. 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. 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.

Provide executive support and constituent relationship management to senior leaders. Assist in the daily operation of their regional hub and help standardize administrative support. | At least two years of administrative experience is required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Suite and G-Suite applications. Strong critical thinking and organizational skills are preferred. | Title: Senior Coordinator, Executive Support Team: Chief Executive Officer's Office Location: Hybrid in Chicago (IL), Atlanta (GA), Newark (NJ), or New York (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 Senior Coordinator, Executive Support who will provide executive support and constituent relationship management support to two senior leaders, with the potential to support additional leaders if needed. As a member of the Office of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), this person will help identify opportunities to standardize and enhance the quality of our leaders' administrative support and assist in the daily operation of their regional hub when required. This role is on the Office of the CEO team and reports directly to the Director, Executive Support. What You'll Do Minimum Requirements Support Senior Leaders (85%). Provide administrative support to multiple executives, which includes scheduling in-person meetings and conference calls, and managing their calendars. Responsible for travel logistics, including booking flights, train travel, rental cars, hotel rooms, and ensuring all travel details are confirmed for your executives. Facilitate weekly look-ahead/look-back meetings to align on the executive’s priorities and goals, utilizing Jira and Trello to allow for cross-team collaboration as needed. Facilitate regular touchpoints with your executives to discuss urgent items. Coordinate logistics for meetings, including but not limited to managing attendee invitations and responses, preparing and printing materials, arranging catering and travel, and overseeing on-site logistics. Enter stakeholder data and project details into Salesforce. Assist executives with managing their email inboxes, as needed, including finding missing receipts. Ensure timely, professional correspondence to internal and external stakeholders and project manage correspondence before and after meetings. Manage regional and/or national Board meeting logistics, including scheduling and preparation of materials as needed. This may require travel to the region to provide on-site support. Execute or assist with ad hoc projects and tasks across the organization (Team Step Backs, Braven Summit, All-Staff Retreat, etc.) Other Duties As Needed (15%) Provide backup to the Operations team as needed, including but not limited to receiving catering orders, packages, and requesting office supplies. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements At least two (2) years of administrative experience, including calendar management Proficiency in Microsoft Suite applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and G-Suite (Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Forms, Google Sheets, and Gmail) required Preferred Qualifications Strong critical thinking, written, and interpersonal communication skills Ability to flawlessly manage multiple projects concurrently and independently Strong professional judgment and maturity; sensitivity with managing confidential information, and the ability to exercise discretion Strong customer service ethic. Seeks out feedback, is receptive to feedback given proactively, and actively uses it to improve Interacts comfortably and authentically with people who have a range of identities, personalities, and ways of operating. Ability to effectively manage up to ensure the timely completion of projects and tasks Stays focused on the objective and solutions when things are ambiguous or changing. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Proficiency in Salesforce, Zoom, Jira, and booking online travel. Adaptability to new systems and project management software (Trello/Confluence, etc.). Extraordinary organizational skills and attention to detail. Demonstrated commitment to building strong and welcoming cultures that help to develop others. Exemplification of Braven’s core values. Experience that has informed your belief in Braven’s mission and has 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 a Braven office. 10-20% travel for team meetings and all-team retreats. 50 hours per week. Physical requirements: ability to lift 20 lbs. Additional Requirements Authorized to work in the U.S. Braven doesn’t 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 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. 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. 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. The salary ranges, by geographic market, for this role are set forth $44,600-$55,700 in Atlanta, $47,000-$58,700 in Chicago, $51,700-$64,600 in New York, NY & Newark, NJ. This is based on a 50-hour work week at an hourly rate. This is a full-time, regular, non-exempt, and benefits eligible position where you will be working at 100% capacity. 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 week-long shutdowns in July and the end of the calendar year (this is a minimum of 19 days per year) Braven supports your path to parenthood and beyond with $25,000 in lifetime Carrot benefits for fertility, family-building, and hormonal health 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 Please note that Braven is firm in its compensation philosophy; therefore, only candidates who believe that our total rewards package matches what they are looking for in their next opportunity are encouraged to apply. Location We gather in the office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday) and work remotely 2 days a week (Monday and Friday). Therefore, this role requires teammates to live within commuting distance of one of our hubs: Atlanta, Chicago, New York, or Newark. 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. 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.

Lead and continuously adapt the Post-Accelerator programming strategy, manage pilot initiatives, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment and impact. | 8+ years leadership experience in program strategy and learning design, ability to manage complex initiatives, strong analytical and communication skills, and experience with cross-functional team leadership in education or workforce development. | 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. 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 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. This role is on the Product team and reports directly to the Head of Design. What You’ll Do Set vision & direction for the Post-Accelerator programming strategy (45%) Based on data and research, develop and continuously 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 processes to reimagine the strategy as needed over time to align decision-making with the Head of Design and Chief Product Officer (CPO) Manage pilot initiatives to determine strategic path forward (30%) 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 closely 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 Lateral Leadership & Collaboration (25%) Direct and guide the work of cross-functional teams to contribute effectively to the Post-Accelerator programming strategy Manage laterally by collaborating with colleagues across teams to drive results and maintain alignment, leveraging influence and communication skills Develop and lead learning and development initiatives to upskill teammates across functions, ensuring they possess the necessary knowledge and capabilities to effectively contribute to and execute the Post-Accelerator programming strategy. Ensure both central and regional teams are aligned on the Post-Acelerator programming strategy, working in lockstep toward goals via complementary central and regional strategies, and able to explain this strategy to others internally and externally Lead org-wide change management efforts to ensure smooth adoption of new strategies and initiatives, building alignment across teams, addressing resistance, and fostering a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement Prepare to take on direct management responsibilities as the organization evolves and opportunities arise 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 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 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 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 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 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 $87,200-$108,900 in Atlanta, $92,000-$114,900 in Chicago, and $101,200-$126,400 in New York, NY or Newark, NJ. This is a full-time regular, exempt, and benefits eligible position where you will be working at 100% capacity. 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 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 Location We gather in the office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday) and work remotely 2 days a week (Monday and Friday). Therefore, this role requires teammates to live within commuting distance of one of our hubs: Atlanta, Chicago, Newark, or New York City. 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. 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.