Head of Board and Council Engagement

About the role

To achieve its ambition of serving 80,000-100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven must develop and maintain strong boards of directors, nationally and regionally, as well as develop its growing councils as it continues to lead in shaping the field in the college-to-career space. In that effort, Braven is hiring a Head of Board and Council Engagement who will lead the strategy and implementation behind Braven's board management and engagement, as well as its growing body of councils to ensure Braven has the external expertise, champions, and influence needed to reach its ambition.

Responsibilities

• Strategy (50%)
  • Set the vision, goals, and annual strategic plan for our National Board of Directors from the group to the individual level to ensure we continue to have an incredible board that catalyzes the organization's work
  • Set the vision, goals, and template strategic plan that Executive Directors customize to build and manage best-in-class regional boards
  • Provide support, alignment, and thought partnership to a growing portfolio of 6-10 regional Executive Directors and their boards over the next five years
  • Drive the creation of strategic materials (memos, decks) that support all board moments from meetings, strategy calls, 1:1 engagement plans, etc
  • Set the vision, goals, strategic plan, and create the materials and systems for Braven's growing body of advisory councils (including Employer Partner, Faculty, Higher Ed Presidents, Technology, etc)
• High-Stakes Stakeholder Management and Governance Operations (50%)
  • Manage the prospecting, cultivation, and stewardship of the National Board members in collaboration with the CEO, including bi-weekly or monthly check-ins with all board members
  • Support the prospecting, cultivation, and stewardship of the regional board members in collaboration with Executive Directors
  • Manage the prospecting, cultivation, and ongoing stewardship for members of certain high-profile councils
  • Create systems and tools for research, stewardship, communications, and board and council building at the national and regional levels
  • Manage and analyze accurate data collection of materials and information related to national and regional board members, as well as council members
  • Create learning and development opportunities to ensure excellent board and council management across Braven
  • Project manage national board meetings, strategy sessions, and the annual joint board convening, and provide the systems and processes to manage council and regional board meetings

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications
  • BS/BA or relevant experience
  • Work Experience: 10+ years of relevant experience
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Exceptional political acumen and relationship intelligence
  • Demonstrated professional experience working with executives, board members, and high-profile individuals
  • Deep understanding of local and national ecosystems and networks
  • 5+ years of project management experience and leading high stakes meetings
  • 5+ years of experience managing complex relationships with individual stakeholders
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with and quickly gain the respect and support of various key constituencies
  • Personal identification, cultivation, and solicitation of major champions
  • Exceptional management, leadership, presentation, and written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Strategic, analytical, and strong EQ when it comes to managing external relationships
  • Ability to work in-person in Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL), Newark (NJ), or New York City (NYC)
  • Authorized to work in the U.S

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits
Braaven 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, Braaven 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, allowing for growth based on performance. Braaven 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 $116,000-$145,000 in Atlanta, $122,500-$153,100 in Chicago, and $134,800-$168,500 in New York and Newark, NJ. This is a full-time, regular, exempt, and benefits eligible position. Braaven also provides competitive, comprehensive benefits, recognition, and career development. While Braaven 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) Braaven 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 Location
We gather in the office at least 3 days per week (on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) and often work remotely 2 days per week (although certain commitments might adjust that from time to time). 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. Braaven 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.