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Job Title: Associate Director, Program Success Team: Innovation Team Location: Hybrid in Newark (NJ)  Employment Type: Full-time Start Date: October 2025  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 Report. About the Role As Braven scales its centralized-course model to serve more Braven Fellows across an expanding portfolio of higher education partners, the Associate Director, Program Success plays a critical role in ensuring a high-quality course experience. This individual is responsible for managing a pool of part-time Graders. You will reinforce Braven's ever-evolving grading strategy and systems, ensuring strong alignment with academic policies and campus-specific norms.  Additionally, this manager serves as the primary point of contact for our volunteer career coaches, whom we call Leadership Coaches (LC’s) during the term, responding to questions, escalating challenges, and ensuring they feel connected and supported. This highly collaborative role blends execution, coaching, and quality assurance to help deliver an exceptional experience for both Fellows and those who support them. This role will be on the Innovation Team’s Central Delivery Team and report to the Director, of Academic Success. What You’ll Do Stakeholder Management (40%) Supervise and support a pool of part-time Graders for the Braven Leadership and Career Accelerator course, including onboarding, quality assurance, and feedback cycles. Collaborate with Program Facilitators and Associate, Academic Success to implement volunteer support and accountability structures, including coaching for underperforming LCs. Co-design and lead grader training cycles and communities of practice (regular peer learning groups) to ensure grading consistency and alignment with  Higher Education Partnerships standards. Provide escalation support and intervention for Graders struggling to meet expectations and coordinate closely with others to ensure high-support LCs get what they need to influence student outcomes in the course Course Data Management & Analysis (40%) Ensure rubric adherence and grading turnaround times are met across all sites and sections. Implement periodic audits of feedback quality and ensure clarity and alignment to learning objectives. Manage grading performance dashboards and share trends and insights with the Central Delivery leadership team. Support struggling students through a tiered academic intervention framework, including direct student engagement, communications, and supports, tracking, working with higher education partner intervention systems and contacts Leadership Coach Experience and Retention Support (15%) Partner with Associate, Academic Success and CDA teammates to maintain a high-quality, joyful volunteer experience through consistent communication, resources, and recognition. Track volunteer engagement, issues, and performance in systems like Salesforce, escalating to appropriate teammates when interventions are needed. Lead targeted coaching sessions for struggling LCs and contribute to onboarding and training. Team Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing (5%) Partner with cross-functional CDA teammates to build and refine scalable systems that support grader and volunteer success. Share insights from grading and LC data to inform product, training, and course design improvements. Document and socialize best practices, participating actively in Braven’s knowledge-sharing ecosystem. Requirements Minimum Requirements Bachelor's Degree Demonstrated empathy and effectiveness in working directly with secondary or college-level students from diverse backgrounds, particularly in moments of academic struggle or stress. Proven ability to analyze academic data to identify trends and proactively address student learning needs through direct intervention or by delegating tasks. Preferred Qualifications At least 3 years of work experience in a related field Experience managing and supporting part-time staff or volunteers, including the ability to delegate effectively and provide clear, constructive feedback. Strong interpersonal and coaching skills, with the ability to support and mentor volunteers and facilitators, including those with significantly more experience or seniority. Exceptional customer service skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, patiently, and professionally with students, staff, and volunteers. Excellent organizational and analytical skills with the ability to create, operationalize, and manage project plans, meeting milestones and deadlines and a focus on using data and metrics to drive decisions and measure performance Excellent relationship builder with the ability to find common ground, build consensus, and strengthen collaboration among diverse stakeholders.You exemplify a customer service mindset. Comfort with a high level of ambiguity and the ability and desire to work in an ambiguous environment Comfort using collaboration and data tools like Google Suite, Salesforce, Slack, and Jira (or similar systems) Demonstrated commitment to building strong and welcoming cultures that help to develop others. 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 Please know that no one ever meets 100% of the preferred qualifications. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to apply. Work Demands Ability to work in-person in Newark (NJ) at least 3 days per week Travel up to 1-2 times per quarter across Braven’s higher education partners and for Braven team gatherings Ability to work an adjusted schedule to support the facilitation of weekly programming up to 3 evenings per week and 1-2 weekends per semester Additional Requirements Authorized to work in the U.S. Braven doesn’t offer employment visa sponsorship Application & Interview Process While the interview process may vary slightly, the general process will be: Phone screen with Talent Team member Performance Task Interview with Hiring Manager Panel Interview with Key Partners Reference Checks Benefits Compensation and Benefits Braven offers competitive base salaries based on the midpoint of the market among not-for-profit organizations of similar size, with opportunities for salary growth over time. We believe in compensating staff members fairly in relation to each other, their qualifications, and their impact on behalf of the organization, and take internal and external equity seriously. Given our commitment to equity, Braven does not negotiate salary offers; instead, each salary offer is determined carefully using external and internal benchmarking. New hires can expect a starting salary at the beginning of the range to allow room for growth with performance and so that Braven maintains internal equity. The salary ranges, by geographic market, for this role are set forth $92,000-$114,900 in Newark. This is a full-time, regular, exempt, and benefits eligible position where you will be working at 100% capacity.   Braven also provides competitive, comprehensive benefits, recognition, and career development. While Braven reserves the right to change benefits at any time, current benefits include:  [Central Roles] 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) [Regional Roles] Unlimited vacation time in addition to org-wide holidays and three team-wide, week-long shutdowns in Spring, Summer, and Winter (this is a minimum of 24 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 12 weeks of paid parental leave A one-month paid sabbatical after 4 years on staff Please note that Braven is firm in its compensation philosophy; therefore, only candidates who believe that our total rewards package matches what they are looking for in their next opportunity are encouraged to apply.  Location We gather in the office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday) and work remotely 2 days a week (Monday and Friday). Therefore, this role requires teammates to live within commuting distance of Newark.  We believe in the magic, connection, and collaboration that happens when people work together face-to-face and we believe in giving people flexibility to focus, balance personal priorities, and save themselves two commutes per week. Braven is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.  We encourage talented individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

We're currently hiring a full time experienced payroll clerk who will also be an assistant to our Vice President. Some duties will include the following: - weekly payroll runs - weekly commission reports for sales reps - auditing & filing of invoices - scheduling meetings This position has potential for growth within the company and it will also give you an opportunity to extend to other departments as an assistant. Must have at least 5 years of payroll clerk experience. Must be able to pass a background check. Must have professional references we can contact. Please submit your resume for review along with your availability for an in person interview. This is an in person job position, please do not apply if you're looking for a remote position.

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 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 Report. About the Role In order to achieve its ambition of serving 80,000-100,000 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. What You’ll Do  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, and able to explain this strategy to others internally and externally  Lead org-wide change management efforts to ensure smooth adoption of new strategies and initiatives, building alignment across teams, addressing resistance, and fostering a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement Prepare to take on direct management responsibilities as the organization evolves and opportunities arise Other duties as assigned Requirements Minimum Requirements  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 Preferred Qualifications  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 to maximize impact Strong research and analytical skills, including experience using qualitative and quantitative data to inform strategies and evaluate outcomes Ability to synthesize findings into actionable insights and effectively communicate them to diverse audiences Demonstrated success in influencing and motivating cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration, and building strong partnerships across stakeholders Proven ability to design and facilitate learning and development initiatives that build team capacity, enabling colleagues to acquire new skills and effectively contribute to organizational strategy Deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by underrepresented college students transitioning into the workforce Familiarity with systems and practices in higher education, employer engagement, and talent development Proficiency in managing multiple complex projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines, and ensuring deliverables align with organizational goals Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex strategies to both internal and external audiences Experience leading change management efforts within dynamic environments 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 Please know that no one ever meets 100% of the preferred qualifications. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to apply. Work Demands Ability to work in-person in Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL),  New York City (NY) or Newark (NJ) at least 3 days per week Ability to travel roughly six times per year for strategy meetings, team stepbacks, regional visits, etc. Additional Requirements Authorized to work in the U.S. Braven doesn’t offer employment visa sponsorship Application & Interview Process While the interview process may vary slightly, the general process will be: Phone screen with Talent Team member Performance Task Interview with Hiring Manager Panel Interview with Key Partners Reference Checks Benefits Compensation and Benefits Braven offers competitive base salaries based on the midpoint of the market among not-for-profit organizations of similar size, with opportunities for salary growth over time. We believe in compensating staff members fairly in relation to each other, their qualifications, and their impact on behalf of the organization, and take internal and external equity seriously. Given our commitment to equity, Braven does not negotiate salary offers; instead, each salary offer is determined carefully using external and internal benchmarking. New hires can expect a starting salary at the beginning of the range to allow room for growth with performance and so that Braven maintains internal equity. The salary ranges, by geographic market, for this role are set forth $87,200-$108,900 in Atlanta, $92,000-$114,900 in Chicago, and $101,200-$126,400 in New York, NY or Newark, NJ. This is a full-time, regular, exempt, and benefits eligible position where you will be working at 100% capacity.   Braven also provides competitive, comprehensive benefits, recognition, and career development. While Braven reserves the right to change benefits at any time, current benefits include:  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 12 weeks of paid parental leave A one-month paid sabbatical after 4 years on staff Please note that Braven is firm in its compensation philosophy; therefore, only candidates who believe that our total rewards package matches what they are looking for in their next opportunity are encouraged to apply.  Location We gather in the office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday) and work remotely 2 days a week (Monday and Friday). Therefore, this role requires teammates to live within commuting distance of one of our hubs: Atlanta, Chicago, Newark, or New York City. We believe in the magic, connection, and collaboration that happens when people work together face-to-face and we believe in giving people flexibility to focus, balance personal priorities, and save themselves two commutes per week. Braven is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.  We encourage talented individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

Schedule--- Monday to Friday, 10 am to 6 pm, full time, 40 hours. Start----immediate. Compensation: $18 to $25 per hour, based on experience. Location----Acworth, easy commute from Kennesaw and Lake Allatoona area. About the role • Daily cleaning and tidying of a single family home • Whole home organization, closets and pantry included • Laundry and ironing • Occasional simple cooking and basic meal prep • Pet friendly home, two large dogs What will help you succeed • Experience cleaning private homes, attention to detail, reliability, discretion • Comfortable around large dogs • Reliable transportation To apply Click here - https://form.jotform.com/252694820414054

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) Promise Academy – top-performing K-12 charter schools within HCZ’s cradle-to-career pathway of comprehensive services – seeks an Elementary ELA Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year! The Elementary ELA Teacher will bring a passion for the goal of HCZ Promise Academy: to get all our scholars to and through college. The ideal candidate cares deeply about children, respects the culture of Harlem’s residents, and is eager to make an impact in our community and beyond. For more information, check out Want to Work at Promise Academy? Here's 7 Things You Need to Know. Requirements Lead Teacher Requirements: Bachelor’s degree Valid New York State Teaching Certification in Early Childhood Education (Birth-2, 1-6, or All Grades) Minimum of 2 years teaching experience in an urban school setting What you'll do: Design and implement dynamic, standards-aligned lesson plans that inspire curiosity and foster mastery of grade-level content. Assess student progress using a variety of methods—exams, projects, and written work—to personalize instruction and ensure continuous growth. Establish and maintain high academic and behavioral standards, motivating all students to achieve their best. Utilize diverse teaching strategies, including direct instruction, hands-on projects, and group activities, to engage and challenge students. Collaborate with teaching assistants and fellow educators to meet individual student needs and create a supportive learning community. Build strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to foster a culture of trust, communication, and academic success. Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:40am – 4:00pm 10-month school year with optional summer opportunities for additional pay Benefits What We Bring: We’re passionate about hiring outstanding teachers who are dedicated to helping our scholars thrive. In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package because we believe our teachers deserve it! Our benefits include: ·         Generous paid time off, including sick and personal days ·         No-cost health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) ·         $6,000 sign-on bonus for certified teachers ·         Up to $30,000 in student loan forgiveness ·         403(b) retirement plan ·         Annual and performance-based bonuses In addition, we provide our teachers with the resources they need to be successful. Teachers receive a personal laptop, Smartboards, and tablets; bi-weekly professional development; and the support of a team of academic coaches, deans, guidance counselors, and social workers who are committed to ensuring the success of all our scholars. The Elementary ELA Teacher salary ranges from $71,000 - $145,000 per year. Salaries are determined based on years of relevant experience, certification, and education level. Harlem Children's Zone does not provide work visas for candidates who require employer sponsorship for work authorization in the United States. Harlem Children’s Zone is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #HCZP123

Are you ready to join an accomplished team at Specialized Protective Services (SPS) today and leverage your valuable experience and talents in partnership with a distinguished national security and investigative firm in the United States. SPS proudly holds national accreditation from the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Compensation starting rates: SUPERVISOR (IF APPLICANT IS UNARMED, PLEASE KEEP IN MIND YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO BECOME ARMED WITHIN 3 MONTHS) $20.00 - $24.00 • Have reliable transportation • Have an open availability to work (including weekends) • Current permit or license to work in security • Current driver’s license / ID or passport • Current weapon or CCW permit (If your applying for an armed position) • Minimum of 1 year of experience • Be able to pass random drug testing • Must be able to read & write in English • Ability to speak a 2nd language is a plus • Good driving record (if applying for patrol or supervision positions, No DUI’s) • Have a great personality & able to work with others • Be willing to learn new techniques and technologies • If you served in the military, please provide us your — Military Form (DD214) ***PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.1SPS.CAREERS TO APPLY, WE ARE CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING WALK-INS*** If you have any questions, please contact our Recruiter Justina (888)370-2858 CA PPO 121800 NV PILB 4276 AZ DPS 1764182 FL # A 3200251 & B 3200622