Program Manager – Fellowship & Programs Recruitment

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Program Manager recruiting top science entrepreneurs for Activate's Fellowship programs. Fostering relationships and executing recruitment strategies across diverse networks.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeRemote • California, Massachusetts, New York, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

play a critical role in attracting top science entrepreneurs to Activate programs
focus on identifying and reaching future science entrepreneurs
establish and steward relationships across the ecosystem to support outreach
represent Activate virtually and in-person
facilitate a positive applicant experience to Activate programs
learn from recruitment campaign data to refine future recruitment strategy
build and maintain potential applicant and external stakeholder lists
conduct outreach to networks in academia, industry, government, and other ecosystems
work cross-functionally with departments to manage the year-round recruitment calendar
ensure all recruitment deadlines are met and goals are achieved
foster relationships, execute recruitment strategies, attend events, and collaborate with communities to achieve diverse candidate pipelines

Requirements

What you’ll need

4-6 years of program management, fellowship management, or related experience (experience with, science, engineering, or fellowship programs a plus)
strong event and logistics planning and execution skills; proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders
excellent relationship-building and communication skills; comfortable engaging with diverse stakeholders from scientists to investors
fluent with data outputs: can read dashboards, review reports, connect to reality on the ground, and ask good questions
able to use data to tell stories, set priorities, align stakeholders, and surface opportunities
conversant with software tools—project management, data management, customer relationship management, applicant tracking systems, or surveys—and is willing to learn others
highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented
has experience representing an organization at events, and ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 25%)

Benefits

Comp & perks

professional development
$2,000 in annual wellness funds
flexible paid time off
healthcare coverage for employees and dependents, with 90–100% of premiums covered
opportunity to join a retirement plan with a 3% match beginning after 3 months

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Hard Skills & Tools

program managementfellowship managementevent planninglogistics planningdata analysisproject managementdata managementcustomer relationship managementapplicant tracking systems

Soft Skills

relationship-buildingcommunicationorganizational skillsproactivedetail-orientedstakeholder engagementcollaborationstrategic thinking