Program Lead, Student Founders Accelerator

S27a; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

S27a is seeking a Program Manager for the StartX Student Accelerator in Palo Alto, CA. This individual will lead the full lifecycle of a flagship program aimed at support for Stanford’s promising student founders.

The ideal candidate has over 4 years in the startup field, with substantial experience in program management and a deep understanding of the student environment. This role also involves designing high-impact programming and managing critical events for student talent.

Qualifications

• Proven experience engaging with startups and student founders.
• Direct experience in Program Management and Community Building.
• Familiarity with Stanford University environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the lifecycle of the StartX Student Accelerator program.
• Develop pipeline for recruiting student-led startups.
• Design and execute impactful student programming.
• Manage milestone events to showcase student talent.
• Curate resources specifically for early-stage student companies.

Skills

Student-Centric Empathy

Operational Architect

Relationship Driven

Adaptability

Scalability Mindset

Education

4+ years in startup, venture, or higher-education entrepreneurship

2+ years in Program Management or Community Building

Job description

S27a is seeking a Program Manager for the StartX Student Accelerator in Palo Alto, CA. This individual will lead the full lifecycle of a flagship program aimed at support for Stanford’s promising student founders.

The ideal candidate has over 4 years in the startup field, with substantial experience in program management and a deep understanding of the student environment. This role also involves designing high-impact programming and managing critical events for student talent.