Program Manager, Accelerator - San Jose State University

Job Title: Program Manager, Accelerator - San José State University

Team: Bay Regional Team

Location: Hybrid in San José, CA

Employment Type: Full-time

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Start Date: ASAP

About Braven

Braven is a national nonprofit that prepares promising young people—many of whom are people of color, from low-income backgrounds, and the first in their families to attend college—to secure a strong first opportunity after college graduation through a career-accelerating program.

We work with higher education and employer partners to offer a life-changing experience that begins with a semester-long course for college students followed by support that lasts through graduation.  

Together, we are helping to open up access to the American Promise, empowering a generation of leaders who mirror the diversity of our country.

To learn more, take a look at Braven’s Impact Report and 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  Program Manager, Accelerator - San José State University (PMA - SJSU) to run our leadership and development course, the Accelerator. The PMA is a masterful programmatic operator responsible for running the course for our Fellows in order to increase their likelihood of graduating college with a strong first job or getting into graduate school. The PMA will be responsible for facilitating and managing the experience of hundreds of college students (typically Sophomores) as they complete the course. This role will also manage a caseload of teaching assistants and part-time student interns.

This role is on the Bay Regional team and reports directly to the Managing Director, SJSU.

What You’ll Do

Accelerator Program Management (70%)

• Manage the execution and facilitation of Accelerator programming, which includes weekly programming sessions (called Learning Labs, LLs) and various events, for 200+ attendees and ensure smooth logistics and successful outcomes
• Work with Professors and Teaching Assistants at SJSU to ensure Fellow grades are accurate and that we are meeting university guidelines, including supporting Fellows that are not meeting course outcomes
• Conduct weekly data analysis to consistently evaluate, validate, problem-solve, and iterate on the program
• Share design input and feedback with Product team to ensure continuous improvement of programming
• Oversee all operational and compliance related logistics (e.g. room reservations, FERPAs/NDAs, etc.)
• Responsible for onboarding Fellows to the UNVS 101 course and ensuring up to 85% of Fellows meet grade average, attendance, and course satisfaction goals. 
• Create and ensure a joyful, inspiring, supportive culture aligned with Braven’s core values for all course participants.

Leadership Coach and Coaching Partner Recruitment, Coaching, & Support (10%)

• Support the recruitment, coaching, and development of Leadership Coaches (LCs) and Coaching Partners (CPs, volunteers who support LCs) through strong project management in close collaboration with the Regional Managing Director
• Observe and provide feedback to Braven volunteers weekly to help them improve their facilitation and coaching skills

Team Leadership (15%)

• Participate in individual annual and quarterly planning
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and manage teaching assistants and part-time student interns 
• Collaborate with the Program Manager, Recruitment and Program Manager, Workforce Development to ensure a strong Fellow experience
• Collaborate with Braven’s central teams and PMAs in other Braven regions to align on best practices

Braven Stewardship (5%)

• Help build Braven’s brand by sharing compelling stories with the External Affairs team
• Represent Braven externally as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 2 years of experience ideally in teaching, program management, facilitation or a related field 
• Experience managing others ideally including college students or volunteers

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage projects and performance through effective planning, prioritization, project management, follow through, strong attention to detail and tim