Director, Post-Accelerator Strategy

Overview

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

FLSA Classification
:
Exempt

Start Date
: ASAP

Braven is a national nonprofit that prepares promising college students to secure a strong first opportunity after college graduation through a career-accelerating program. We work with higher education and employer partners to offer a life-changing experience that begins with a semester-long course for college students followed by support that lasts through graduation. Together, our ambition is to help rebuild the middle class and revitalize the American Dream.

In order to achieve its ambition of serving 80, 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.

• 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
  • Lead org-wide change management efforts to ensure smooth adoption of new strategies and initiatives
  • Prepare to take on direct management responsibilities as the organization evolves and opportunities arise
  • Other duties as assigned

• 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

• 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…