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