Program Manager – Fellowship & Programs Recruitment

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Play an essential role in attracting leading science entrepreneurs to Activate programs.

• Concentrate on identifying and engaging potential future science entrepreneurs.

• Build and nurture relationships within the ecosystem to enhance outreach efforts.

• Represent Activate both virtually and in-person.

• Ensure a positive applicant experience within Activate programs.

• Analyze recruitment campaign data to improve future recruitment strategies.

• Create and maintain lists of potential applicants and external stakeholders.

• Conduct outreach to networks in academia, industry, government, and other ecosystems.

• Collaborate across departments to manage the year-round recruitment calendar.

• Ensure all recruitment deadlines are met and objectives are achieved.

• Cultivate relationships, implement recruitment strategies, attend events, and work with communities to develop diverse candidate pipelines.

⛳️ Requirements

• 4-6 years of experience in program management, fellowship management, or a related field (experience with science, engineering, or fellowship programs is a plus).

• Strong skills in event and logistics planning and execution; proven ability to manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders.

• Excellent relationship-building and communication abilities; comfortable interacting with a diverse range of stakeholders from scientists to investors.

• Proficient in interpreting data outputs: capable of reading dashboards, reviewing reports, connecting insights to real-world scenarios, and formulating relevant questions.

• Skilled in utilizing data to narrate stories, prioritize tasks, align stakeholders, and highlight opportunities.

• Familiar with software tools—such as project management, data management, customer relationship management, applicant tracking systems, or surveys—and eager to learn new tools.

• Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented.

• Experienced in representing an organization at events, with the ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 25%).

🏝️ Benefits

• Professional development opportunities.

• $2,000 in annual wellness funds.

• Flexible paid time off.

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage for employees and their dependents, with 90–100% of premiums covered.

• Opportunity to enroll in a retirement plan with a 3% match starting after 3 months.