Application Guide

How to Apply for Director of Program

at Beyond 12

🏢 About Beyond 12

Beyond 12 is a mission-driven nonprofit leveraging technology and coaching to close the college completion gap for first-generation and underrepresented students. Working here means joining a team that combines data-driven innovation with a deep commitment to equity, offering a chance to make tangible impact on students' lives. The remote-first culture and collaborative ethos make it an ideal place for those passionate about educational equity.

About This Role

As Director of Program, you will lead a team of Associate Directors to ensure program excellence and drive innovation in coaching delivery. This role is pivotal in scaling Beyond 12's impact by integrating AI tools, refining systems, and maintaining fidelity to the program model. You'll bridge strategy and execution, directly influencing how thousands of students receive support.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your morning might start with a check-in with an Associate Director to review team coaching metrics and discuss a manager's development plan. Midday, you could join a cross-functional meeting with Product and Engineering to brainstorm AI features for the coaching platform. Afternoons often involve analyzing program data to identify fidelity gaps and preparing a presentation for a partner school about program impact.

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🎯 Who Beyond 12 Is Looking For

  • A seasoned leader who has developed managers and built high-performance team cultures, especially in nonprofit or educational settings.
  • A systems thinker who thrives on data-driven management and can translate metrics into compelling stories for diverse stakeholders.
  • AI-literate and enthusiastic about innovation, with experience bridging program needs with technical solutions (e.g., coaching tools, CRM enhancements).
  • A collaborative change agent who can align cross-functional teams (Product, Engineering, Data) around a shared vision for program evolution.

📝 Tips for Applying to Beyond 12

1

Highlight specific examples of how you've developed managers (e.g., coaching cycles, performance reviews) and built team culture (e.g., retreats, feedback norms).

2

Showcase your AI literacy concretely: mention any projects where you used AI to improve program delivery, analyze data, or automate tasks.

3

Quantify your impact: use numbers to describe improvements in team performance, program fidelity, or student outcomes under your leadership.

4

Tailor your resume to emphasize systems thinking and cross-functional collaboration, using terms like 'data storytelling' and 'program coherence' from the job description.

5

In your cover letter, explicitly connect your personal passion for educational equity to Beyond 12's mission, and mention your familiarity with first-generation student challenges.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience developing leaders and fostering a culture of data-informed decision-making.', 'Your enthusiasm for leveraging AI to enhance program delivery and your ability to partner with technical teams.', 'Your commitment to equity and understanding of the unique barriers faced by first-generation and underrepresented students.', 'Your track record of driving change and maintaining program fidelity in a scaling organization.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Read Beyond 12's annual reports and blog posts to understand their impact metrics and program evolution.
  • → Familiarize yourself with their core program model (coaching + technology) and how they measure student success (e.g., persistence, graduation rates).
  • → Look into their recent AI initiatives or partnerships; check their press page or news mentions for any technology collaborations.
  • → Understand the landscape of college completion nonprofits (e.g., OneGoal, College Track) to articulate how Beyond 12 differentiates itself.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How have you coached a manager through a performance improvement? Walk us through a specific example.
2 Describe a time you used data to influence a program change. What data did you use and how did you present it?
3 What AI tools have you explored or implemented in a program context? How did you ensure they aligned with program goals?
4 How would you approach aligning a program model across multiple teams (e.g., Sales, Product, Program) to ensure consistency?
5 Tell us about a time you led a team through a significant change. How did you manage resistance and maintain morale?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing too much on your own management style without showing how you've developed others (the role is about developing leaders).
  • Being vague about AI experience – even if limited, be honest and show a learning mindset, but don't claim expertise you don't have.
  • Ignoring the nonprofit context: avoid overly corporate language; emphasize mission alignment and experience with limited resources.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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