Program Officer, Junior Faculty Development Program - Institute of International Education - Washington, DC

• Manages a portfolio of faculty development programs

geared toward junior scholars from five countries

(approximately 12 to 25 per country).

• Assists with creation and implementation of U.S.

host institution recruitment plan. Uses technology

to conduct research and promote program. Delivers

informational programs and products electronically,

in-person, by phone and in writing to promote

program opportunities, policies, and procedures.

Communicates with Outreach team on outreach and

publicity strategies for assigned programs.

• Organizes and facilitates external review panels and

other meetings, and prepares schedules for visitors

from internal and external contacts.

• Interacts with selected U.S. institutions of higher

education to support and monitor successful

execution of junior faculty development programs.

• Coordinates the application process and ensures that

participants’ documents are in compliance with ECA

requirements. Reviews all documents for accuracy.

• Creates and maintains database and spreadsheet

files, and ensures that participants’ data are

correctly entered into databases and spreadsheets.

• Closely monitors all participants while on grant.

Develops and provides participants with

pre-departure materials to ensure successful

preparation for grant activities. Coordinates

re-entry workshop and return travel.

• Travels to U.S. universities for participant arrival

orientation and monitoring activities. Attends

professional conferences in support of program

outreach and host institution recruitment.

• Evaluates programming and impact. Makes

recommendations for following year’s activities;

prepares reports, as required.

• Monitors budgets and maintains financial records.

Ensures program expenses and participant payments

are processed accurately within a timely manner.

• Maintains in depth knowledge of legal requirements

related to day-to-day management of grantees,

reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory

compliance with J-visa regulations and sponsor

program policy.

• Responsible for complying with applicable contract

and sponsor requirements and following all IIE

policies and procedures.

• Performs other related duties and functions as

assigned.

Job Requirements:Education/Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in related field, and at least

2 years related experience required.

• Experience working with participants from the Middle

East and North Africa and South and Central Asia

required (i.e. Afghanistan, Egypt, Iraq, Lebanon and

Tunisia).

• Program management experience including participant

monitoring, budgeting and maintaining client

relationships in a complex, deadline-oriented

environment preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Sensitive to cultural differences when working with

people from other cultures; ability to exercise

discretion on confidential matters and to

demonstrate sound judgment in consulting with and

keeping others informed; and ability to interact

with all levels of staff and external contacts.

• Experience in projects and tasks involving complex

details which require well-developed organizational,

time-management and administrative skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills,

both oral and written. Ability to read and interpret

documents such as contracts, policy and procedure

manuals and write complex reports and

correspondence.

• Ability to easily adapt to changing organizational

needs and a fast-paced work environment; work

independently without close supervision and as part

of a team.

• High level of job-focused multi-tasking skills and

ability to perform under pressure of deadlines.

• Ability to compare and evaluate possible courses of

action and recommend or decide appropriate course of

action.

• Knowledge of higher education systems in the United

States and abroad.

• Familiarity with the impact of U.S. J-visa

requirements and regulations on program operations.

• Proficiency with Kurdish language is required.


• Familiarity with web-based knowledge sharing

platforms and social media networks.

• Proficiency with MS Office applications including

Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Willingness and availability to travel within the

United States with some limited driving required as

part of orientations and/or host institution site

visits

Work Environment and Physical Demands: Essential

functions are typically performed in an office setting

with a low level of noise. Reasonable accommodations may

be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

perform the essential functions. Must possess a valid

driver’s license as driving is required as a part of

U.S. host institution orientations and mid-term program

site visits.

IIE is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action

Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/ Individuals

with Disabilities