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Braven

Associate Director, Program Success

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Innovation Team Location : Hybrid in Atlanta (GA) or Chicago (IL) Employment Type : Full-time FLSA ... Collaborate with Program Facilitators and Associate Director, Academic Success, to implement ...

Braven

Associate Director, Program Success

Atlanta, GA · Hybrid

Innovation Team Location : Hybrid in Atlanta (GA) or Chicago (IL) Employment Type : Full-time FLSA ... Collaborate with Program Facilitators and Associate Director, Academic Success, to implement ...

Braven

Associate Director, Program Success

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

Innovation Team Location : Hybrid in Atlanta (GA) or Chicago (IL) Employment Type : Full-time FLSA ... Collaborate with Program Facilitators and Associate Director, Academic Success, to implement ...

Braven

Associate Director, Program Success

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Innovation Team Location : Hybrid in Atlanta (GA) or Chicago (IL) Employment Type : Full-time FLSA ... Collaborate with Program Facilitators and Associate Director, Academic Success, to implement ...

Braven

Associate Director, Program Success

Chicago, IL · On-site

Innovation Team Location : Hybrid in Atlanta (GA) or Chicago (IL) Employment Type : Full-time FLSA ... Collaborate with Program Facilitators and Associate Director, Academic Success, to implement ...

University of Michigan

DevOps Engineer

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

Academic Innovation. Responsibilities* * Support the reliability, availability, and day-to-day ... Reporting to the Director of Technology Infrastructure and Support, this role will help manage and ...

California State University

$7.8K/mo

... to academic innovation, student success, engaged and service learning, diversity, and ... Responsibilities Direct Services to Students * Provide academic advising to participants including ...

California State University

$7.8K/mo

... to academic innovation, student success, engaged and service learning, diversity, and ... Responsibilities Direct Services to Students * Provide academic advising to participants including ...

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How much do director academic innovation jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for director academic innovation in the United States is $86,087.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $63,000.00 and $102,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Director of Academic Innovation do?

A Director of Academic Innovation leads efforts to improve and modernize educational programs within an institution. They identify emerging trends, integrate new technologies, and develop strategies to enhance teaching, learning, and student engagement. This role often involves collaborating with faculty, administrators, and external partners to implement creative solutions that support academic excellence and institutional goals. The Director also assesses the impact of innovation initiatives and ensures alignment with the organization’s mission and educational standards.

What is the difference between Director Academic Innovation vs Academic Program Manager?

AspectDirector Academic InnovationAcademic Program Manager
CredentialsMaster's or Doctorate in Education, Instructional Design, or related fieldsBachelor's or Master's in Education, Administration, or related fields
Work EnvironmentStrategic leadership in academic settings, focusing on innovation initiativesOperational management of academic programs, overseeing daily activities
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, colleges, educational technology companiesEducational institutions, program development offices
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding strategic roles in academic innovationManaging academic programs and initiatives

The Director Academic Innovation typically focuses on leading strategic initiatives to enhance teaching and learning through innovative methods, often requiring advanced degrees and strategic skills. In contrast, the Academic Program Manager handles the day-to-day management of academic programs, ensuring their smooth operation. Both roles are vital in educational settings but differ mainly in scope, responsibilities, and focus areas.

How does a Director of Academic Innovation typically collaborate with faculty and administrative staff to implement new educational initiatives?

A Director of Academic Innovation works closely with faculty, department heads, and administrative teams to identify opportunities for curricular improvement and to pilot new teaching technologies or instructional models. This collaboration often involves organizing workshops, gathering feedback on proposed changes, and supporting faculty through the adoption process. The director also coordinates with IT and assessment teams to ensure new initiatives are feasible and impactful, fostering a culture of open communication and continuous improvement across the institution.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Director of Academic Innovation, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Director of Academic Innovation, you need expertise in curriculum development, educational technology, and a background in higher education leadership, often supported by an advanced degree. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), instructional design tools, and data analytics platforms is typically required. Strong leadership, creative problem-solving, and effective communication skills help drive change and foster collaboration among faculty and stakeholders. These skills are essential for successfully implementing innovative practices that enhance student learning and institutional outcomes.
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Infographic showing various Director Academic Innovation job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 72% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 27% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,087 per year, or $41.4 per hour.
Associate Director, Program Success

Associate Director, Program Success

Braven

Atlanta, GA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Associate Director, Program Success
Team: Innovation Team
Location: Hybrid in Atlanta (GA) or Chicago (IL)
Employment Type: Full-time
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Start Date: June 23rd, 2026
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 BravenFellows 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 (LCs) 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 Accelerator 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 Director, 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 with learning objectives.
  • Manage grading performance dashboards and share trends and insights with the Central Delivery Accelerator (CDA) 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 the Associate Director, Academic Success and Centralized Delivery of the Accelerator 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 and escalate 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 has 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) or Chicago (IL) at least 3 days per week
  • Travel 3-5 times per semester across Braven's higher education partners, including travel for in-person classes, 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.
Starting salary within the range is determined by role scope and qualifications, with new hires starting at the lower end to allow for growth with performance. Braven does not base compensation on individual candidate salary expectations and is committed to maintaining internal equity. The salary ranges, by geographic market, for this role are set forth $59,500-$74,300 in Atlanta and $62,700-$78,300 in Chicago. This is based on a 50-hour work week. 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)
  • Braven supports your path to parenthood and beyond with $25,000 in lifetime Carrot benefits for fertility, family-building, and hormonal health
  • 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 our total rewards package aligns with 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, we require teammates to live within commuting distance of one of our hubs: New York. Each teammate can use at least two flex days per week to work remotely. 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 to three 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.

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