Program Operations
US$62,500 – US$67,500 / yr base salary
Posted 15 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Associate Director, Program Operations”
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- Expected experience
- 4+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Hybrid
- Contract
- Full-time
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
| Base salary | US$62,500 – US$67,500 / yr |
|---|
Study levelBachelor's
Job Title: Associate Director, Program Operations - Post-Accelerator
Team: Product
Location: Hybrid in Chicago (IL), 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.
About the Role
In order to achieve its ambition of serving 80,000–100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is hiring an Associate Director, Program Operations – Post Accelerator, to lead the design, documentation, and execution of high-quality operational systems that enable Fellows to successfully secure strong first opportunities after graduation.
As a member of the Program Enablement team on the Product team, you will own and continuously improve the operational systems that enable high-quality programming after students complete the Accelerator, our credit-bearing course. You will lead the planning, execution, and iteration of Post-Accelerator workstreams, ensuring programs and products are delivered consistently, efficiently, and at scale. In close partnership with regional and central teams, you will clarify tools, processes, roles, and timelines so that stakeholders are well-equipped to deliver strong outcomes for Fellows across a wide range of Post-Accelerator experiences.
This role blends strategic ownership with hands-on execution, serving as a connective tissue across Product, Systems, and Regional teams to ensure Post-Accelerator operations are clear, timely, scalable, and effective.
This role is on the Program Enablement team and reports directly to the Senior Director of Post-Accelerator Enablement.
What You’ll Do
Lead central operations for programming outside of the Accelerator (40%)
- Lead planning and execution of national programs, including one or more of the following programs:
- Designing and leading operational processes for our Professional Mentor program, including student recruitment, communications, attendance tracking and survey administration.