Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Program Manager to lead and manage education initiatives. This role is ideal for a creative and proactive professional with experience in education programming, a passion for supporting talent development, and an entrepreneurial mindset.

The Program Manager will report to the Executive Director and work collaboratively with the whole OAF Team. This person will work directly with 200+ OAF Fellows (international professionals that design and lead projects) and 15+ Partner Schools. The right candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, start-up-like environment and bring strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Fellow Management: Collaborate with the successful execution of the fellowship, ensuring all OAF Fellows have an enriching and smooth experience. 
• Project Feedback: Review and provide constructive feedback on Fellows’ projects, ensuring quality, innovation, and alignment with OAF standards.
• Program Support: Support the education team with program design and execution of strategic initiatives, including managing ad hoc activities.
• Partner Schools Support: Support the day-to-day operations with Partner Schools.
• Collaboration: Work across teams to ensure smooth program operations and contribute to continuous improvement of OAF’s educational offerings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in education, nonprofit management, program coordination, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing education programming (preferably in nonprofit or start-up settings).
• Experience supervising big cohorts of participants in a program.
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-management skills.
• Strong writing skills 
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Ability to think critically and creatively, propose solutions, and take initiative proactively.
• Comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced, start-up-like environments.
• (Preferred) Prior experience working in a start-up or entrepreneurial setting.

Why Join OAF?

• Work with a passionate, mission-driven team shaping the future of global talent.
• Collaborate with diverse leaders and professionals across industries and countries.
• Gain hands-on experience in a fast-growing, innovative nonprofit.
• Enjoy flexibility and opportunities for professional growth.
• Lead and grow programming with measurable impact.
• This is a remote role with occasional in-person meetings in the U.S.

Please email danila.blanco@openavenuesfoundation.org with subject "Fellowship Program Manager Application- [NAME]", attach your resume and answer the following questions:

Why do you want to join Open Avenues? Why are you a good fit for this role?

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