Job Title : Associate, Campus Engagement
Team : New York City Regional
Location : Hybrid in New York City
Employment Type : Full-time
FLSA Classification : Exempt
Start Date : December 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 .
About the Role
To achieve its ambition of serving 80,000-100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven has partnered with the University of Mount Saint Vincent (UMSV) to serve nearly 1,500 students within the next five years. In support of this goal, Braven is hiring a high-energy Associate, Campus Engagement, who will build excitement and awareness for the Braven Accelerator course at UMSV, engaging 275-300 students each academic year. You will work closely with central and regional teammates to help you reach your goals. You will help build and maintain a positive Braven presence on campus.
This role is part of the New York City regional team and reports directly to the Senior Director of UMSV.
What You’ll Do
Student Awareness and Engagement (50%)
Develop vision, strategy, and innovative approaches (social media, word of mouth, campus events) to effectively build excitement and retain students in the Braven course during the academic year
Use Salesforce and Google Suite to assist with tracking recruitment data, operations, and pipelines
Help organize and support informational presentations and materials
Host and coordinate marketing & branding events to raise awareness among students
Help collect feedback and data on engagement strategies, and share insights with Braven staff
Analyze student Net Promoter Score data with the Senior Director to inform engagement strategy
Social Media and Marketing (20%)
Create and manage Braven UMSV social media account, and support the Social Media and Marketing Committee in creating posts, graphics, one-pagers, flyers, etc
Share design input and feedback with Braven’s External Affairs team on marketing materials and campaigns
Collect and share compelling stories with the Communications Team and NYC regional External Affairs staff
Stakeholder Management (15%)
Support the cultivation and management of key relationships such as professors, student organizations, and campus partners, such as career services and student affairs
Create new ways for students to learn more about the Braven course
Assess strategies employed and make informed improvements based on the gathering of quantitative, qualitative, and anecdotal data to present to key stakeholders
Team Management and Culture (15%)
Participate in virtual and in-person team meetings, training, and planning sessions
Participate in synchronous/asynchronous Pre-Accelerator meetings and training
Perform other responsibilities as assigned to support campus engagement and Braven’s mission
Recruit and train student volunteers known as Braven Ambassadors
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Work Experience: 1-3 years of experience with a track record of success in student engagement, recruitment, and/or social media or other marketing channels.
Preferred Qualifications
Recent UMSV graduates, alumni, or currently enrolled graduate students
Proficiency in Google Suite, Slack, Salesforce, Jira
Ability to quickly build positive working relationships and identify strategically important relationships
Excellent communication, facilitation, and public speaking skills
Proven ability to create, operationalize, and manage project plans, meeting milestones and deadlines
Track record of using data and metrics to…