Program Facilitator - Rutgers University - Newark
Braven
- Newark, NJ
- $51,600-64,400 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Deliver the Accelerator course for up to three sections per semester. The course runs in both the fall and spring semesters and lasts approximately 14 weeks.
- Provide dynamic and inclusive instruction using an established and research-backed curriculum that caters to a variety of learning styles.
- Foster a collaborative and motivating learning environment, leveraging a range of facilitation techniques to ensure active Fellow participation and engagement.
- Contextualize high-quality course materials and resources in line with the needs of the higher ed partner and the broader organizational curriculum strategy.
- Within specific parameters, customize curriculum where appropriate to account for student needs and interests.
- Execute 3 in-person Learning Labs (LLs) each semester, allowing Fellows and Leadership Coaches (LCs, volunteer mentors) to meet face-to-face and strengthen relationships.
- Work closely with the Director, Accelerator Program Success to identify Fellows who may be at risk or in need of additional assistance.
- Implement lower-stakes student support interventions and follow-up to encourage consistent Fellow engagement and success.
- Provide base-level direction and live support for LCs to ensure a strong Fellow course experience.
- Fellow Attendance Tracking
- Monitor and record Fellow attendance meticulously for each course section.
- Generate reports and insights on attendance patterns to inform program strategies and individual interventions as needed.
- Community Building & Fellow Support
- Build relationships and community with Fellows and LCs
- Actively listen and provide feedback, while also connecting Fellows to additional resources where necessary
- Solicit feedback on the course from Fellows, LCs, and others
- Serve as the face of the Accelerator, problem-solving with Fellows who have any issues that come up (course, content, life, etc.)
- Actively engage with cross-functional teams to capture and document best practices, innovative strategies, and critical insights
- Establish a repository of shared knowledge that will inform and refine this team’s growth strategy and enable Braven to grow its impact
- Collaborate with other Program Facilitators and Program Managers to problem-solve, perform peer observations and contribute to a community of learning to promote best practices across sites
- Proactively identify role and team development opportunities by assessing data, Fellow and volunteer feedback, and other performance metrics and facilitate a culture of continuous learning
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's Degree
- Excellent presentation skills and comfort engaging a range of audiences and learners
- Natural networker who does not shy away from starting conversations with strangers and is open, approachable, and authentic when interacting with others
- Ability to build relationships with others and understand the perspectives of others
- Impeccable written and verbal communication skills and ability to tailor messages for the appropriate audience
- Excitement for and success at coaching college students of varying profiles and ages
- Excellent organizational skills and a desire to build analytical skills
- Ability to stay on top of responsibilities, work on different projects simultaneously and create contingency plans as needed
- Desire to join a new and evolving team and take on a steep learning curve and new professional challenge
- Experience and comfort with, or ability to quickly learn, Zoom, Slack, G Suite, Excel, and Tableau.
- Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion
- 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
- Ability to work in-person in Newark (NJ) at least 3 days per week
- Travel up to 3 times per year to Braven’s higher ed partners and for Braven team gatherings
- Ability to consistently work an adjusted schedule to support the facilitation of weekly programming up to 3 evenings per week during the Fall and Spring semesters and 1 weekend per semester
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of such by the date of hire. Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons.
- Phone screen with Talent Team member
- Performance Task & Interview with Hiring Manager
- Panel Interview with Key Partners
- Reference Checks
- 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
- A one-month paid sabbatical after 4 years on staff