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Braven

Senior Director, Program Operations

Chicago, IL · On-site

Senior Director of Program Operations - Post-Accelerator Team : Product Location : Hybrid in ... Directly manage a team of 4+ staff, including Associate Directors of Post-Accelerator Operations ...

CGI Inc.

Program Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

... accelerators, and reusable assets; support PMO activities such as status reporting, metrics, and ... Program Management * Waterfall Model * Leadership * Portfolio Management * Scrum Master What you ...

DiD

Strategic Account Executive

Chicago, IL · Remote

What You'll Do Drive new business with large enterprise organizations while also managing and ... Commission includes a generous accelerator program designed to reward overperformance and drive ...

Braven

Associate Director, Program Success

Chicago, IL · On-site

... Director of Accelerator Success. What You'll Do Stakeholder Management (40%) * Supervise and ... Collaborate with Program Facilitators and Associate Director, Academic Success, to implement ...

tastytrade

Affiliate Relationships Manager

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$95K - $125K/yr

... Manager is a revenue accelerator, who will help grow the tasty brand through third-party ... Affiliate Program Operations & Analytics * Serve as the primary point of contact and relationship ...

tastylive

Affiliate Relationships Manager

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$95K - $125K/yr

... Manager is a revenue accelerator, who will help grow the tasty brand through third-party ... Affiliate Program Operations & Analytics * Serve as the primary point of contact and relationship ...

tastylive

Affiliate Relationships Manager

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$95K - $125K/yr

... Manager is a revenue accelerator, who will help grow the tasty brand through third-party ... Affiliate Program Operations & Analytics * Serve as the primary point of contact and relationship ...

tastytrade

Affiliate Relationships Manager

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$95K - $125K/yr

... Manager is a revenue accelerator, who will help grow the tasty brand through third-party ... Affiliate Program Operations & Analytics * Serve as the primary point of contact and relationship ...

tastytrade

Affiliate Relationships Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$95K - $125K/yr

... Manager is a revenue accelerator, who will help grow the tasty brand through third-party ... Affiliate Program Operations & Analytics * Serve as the primary point of contact and relationship ...

tastylive

Affiliate Relationships Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$95K - $125K/yr

... Manager is a revenue accelerator, who will help grow the tasty brand through third-party ... Affiliate Program Operations & Analytics * Serve as the primary point of contact and relationship ...

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An Accelerator Program Manager oversees and manages startup accelerator programs, guiding entrepreneurs through mentorship, funding, and networking opportunities. They design and execute program strategies, coordinate with mentors and investors, and ensure startups receive the resources they need to grow. Their role involves organizing events, tracking progress, and fostering a supportive ecosystem. Strong project management, communication, and leadership skills are essential in this position.

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To excel as an Accelerator Program Manager, you need a solid background in program management, startup development, and business strategy, typically backed by a bachelor's degree in business, entrepreneurship, or a related field. Familiarity with CRM systems, project management tools like Asana or Trello, and data analytics platforms is often required. Exceptional soft skills include strong communication, relationship-building, adaptability, and mentorship ability to support and guide startup founders. These skills are crucial for successfully managing dynamic cohorts, optimizing program outcomes, and fostering a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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Accelerator Program Managers typically oversee the planning and execution of cohort-based startup programs, coordinate educational sessions, and provide personalized guidance to participating founders. They frequently engage with mentors, investors, and industry experts to facilitate connections and resources for startups. Daily tasks may also include evaluating applications, tracking progress metrics, organizing pitch events or demo days, and ensuring smooth communication across all stakeholders. This multifaceted role requires excellent organizational skills and a passion for fostering innovation within a collaborative environment.
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Program Manager - The Baker Accelerator

Program Manager - The Baker Accelerator

Noble Schools

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Founding Program Manager, The Baker Accelerator
Location: Baker College Prep (Noble Schools), Chicago, IL 60617
Start Date: Late Spring 2026
About Noble
Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter schools. Our 17 campuses and 1,600 employees currently serve 12,000 students, 98% of whom identify as persons of color, 90% as low-income, and 81% as first-generation college attendees. Noble’s mission is to ensure that all students have equitable and positive school experiences that equip them to complete college and lead choice-filled lives. 
 
We are proud to be recognized nationally for college access and persistence. Noble supports more than 31,000 alumni with 98% of Noble students accepted into college and almost 94% choosing to enroll.
About the Role
Baker College Prep, a Noble campus serving Chicago's Southeast Side, is launching The Baker Accelerator (The Accelerator) - a four-week, pre-ninth-grade summer program designed to shift students' academic starting point before their first day of high school. The program is funded through a competitive Charter School Program (CSP) grant from the Illinois Network of Charter Schools. Nothing like it currently exists at Noble. This role builds it.
The Founding Program Manager is the single full-time leader of The Accelerator from design through execution. Reporting to the Baker Campus Principal and coordinating with Noble's central academic, operations, and grant management teams, the Program Manager owns the planning, launch, and continuous improvement of a program intended to become a flagship model for the network.
This role exists to do three things exceptionally well:
  1. Design and execute a three-year strategic plan for the creation and implementation of The Accelerator - from curriculum adaptation and assessment design through staffing, family engagement, and college campus logistics.
  2. Build and run the program - recruiting the first cohort, managing summer staff, owning the data, and connecting what students gain in the summer directly to their 9th-grade experience at Baker.
  3. Deliver measurable results - in student attendance, academic readiness, and 9th-grade on-track outcomes, in partnership with Baker leadership and Noble's academic team.
     
This is not summer school. The Accelerator is a cohort-based experience that combines rigorous academics with the culture, routines, and relationships that define Baker. Students do not just prepare for high school - they begin living it. They work with many of the same teachers and are exposed to the very same expectations they will encounter throughout high school. They build connections with peers and staff before the pressure of 9th grade begins. And they leave with measurable academic gains and the confidence that comes from knowing they are part of the Baker community before the first day of freshman year.
Key Responsibilities
Program Design and Strategic Planning
  • Develop the three-year strategic plan for The Accelerator covering the planning year and first two implementation years.
  • Secure and formalize the college campus partnership for summer programming.
  • Adapt Baker's 9th-grade curriculum for accelerated summer delivery in math, reading, writing, and English immersion, in coordination with Noble's central academics team.
  • Design the assessment protocol - pre/post diagnostics, formative checks, and subgroup reporting.
  • Build the family engagement cadence from pre-program orientation through in-program communication to end-of-program conferences.
Execution and Program Management
  • Develop the staffing model and supervise summer staff (estimated at 8-10 people when the program is live).
  • Support a student recruitment strategy that yields 90 rising 9th graders for the first cohort.
  • Run the program - managing daily operations, staff, logistics, and student experience during the four-week summer session.
  • Stand up the data infrastructure to track readiness, on-track status, attendance, and subgroup outcomes from summer through 9th grade.
Accountability and Continuous Improvement
  • Own program outcomes, including student attendance, academic readiness gains, and 9th-grade on-track indicators, with specific targets to be set during the planning year in alignment with CSP grant goals.
  • Use data to monitor progress, surface problems early, and refine the model across cohorts.
  • Coordinate with Noble's grant manager on CSP compliance and reporting.
Candidate Qualifications
  • Direct experience designing and leading complex programs or initiatives from concept through execution - not assisting, not supporting, but owning.
  • Strong instructional knowledge and familiarity with data-driven practices in a school or network setting.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams, stakeholders, and tight timelines simultaneously.
  • Comfort operating as the sole full-time employee of a program that does not yet exist, within a large organization with established systems.
  • Strong relationship-building skills with families, school staff, college partners, and network leadership.
  • Deep alignment with Noble's mission, core values, and commitment to equity.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
    At least seven years of experience in education leadership, program management, or school operations.
  • Demonstrated success managing teams and delivering measurable outcomes.
Compensation
We strive to be the best place to work, and our employee benefits are thoughtfully designed to support us in this ambition. Compensation for this role falls between $85,000 and $105,000 per year, which represents the average for staff in this role. Factors such as years of experience and skill sets may impact placement within, or outside, this range.
Application Timeline & Process
Applicants are encouraged to complete the short application, which includes two short-answer questions. Initial application reviews will take place on a rolling basis.
Select candidates will be notified of initial interviews and moved through various stages of our selection process, including virtual and in-person interviews with a variety of Noble stakeholders, reference checks, and opportunities for both the candidate and Noble to assess fit.
Statement of Non Discrimination
Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.

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