Program Manager – Fellowship & Programs Recruitment

Job Description:

• play a critical role in attracting top science entrepreneurs to Activate programs
• focus on identifying and reaching future science entrepreneurs
• establish and steward relationships across the ecosystem to support outreach
• represent Activate virtually and in-person
• facilitate a positive applicant experience to Activate programs
• learn from recruitment campaign data to refine future recruitment strategy
• build and maintain potential applicant and external stakeholder lists
• conduct outreach to networks in academia, industry, government, and other ecosystems
• work cross-functionally with departments to manage the year-round recruitment calendar
• ensure all recruitment deadlines are met and goals are achieved
• foster relationships, execute recruitment strategies, attend events, and collaborate with communities to achieve diverse candidate pipelines

Requirements:

• 4-6 years of program management, fellowship management, or related experience (experience with, science, engineering, or fellowship programs a plus)
• strong event and logistics planning and execution skills; proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders
• excellent relationship-building and communication skills; comfortable engaging with diverse stakeholders from scientists to investors
• fluent with data outputs: can read dashboards, review reports, connect to reality on the ground, and ask good questions
• able to use data to tell stories, set priorities, align stakeholders, and surface opportunities
• conversant with software tools—project management, data management, customer relationship management, applicant tracking systems, or surveys—and is willing to learn others
• highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented
• has experience representing an organization at events, and ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 25%)

Benefits:

• professional development
• $2,000 in annual wellness funds
• flexible paid time off
• healthcare coverage for employees and dependents, with 90–100% of premiums covered
• opportunity to join a retirement plan with a 3% match beginning after 3 months