Program Coordinator, Fulbright Teacher Exchanges - Military veterans preferred

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Description

Who We Are

IREX is a global development and education organization. We strive for a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world—where individuals reach their full potential, governments serve their people, and communities thrive. With a projected annual portfolio of more than $150 million and more than 750 staff worldwide, we work with partners in more than 100 countries in four areas essential to progress: cultivating leaders, empowering youth, strengthening institutions, and increasing access to quality education and information.

IREX is looking for a Program Coordinator (PC) to support their Education practice in providing administrative support to the Fulbright Teacher Exchange Programs in the day-to-day administration of program activities including logistics, implementation of initiatives, financial monitoring, and communicating with partner organizations. The PC will support events and management, reporting internally and externally, and carry out additional duties and tasks to meet the needs of the organization, team, or as assigned by the manager.

We are doers. Our decades of on-the-ground experience help us create greater impact, practical recommendations, and lasting partnerships.

Are you the next member of our team?

Your Background & Skills

• Bachelor's degree.
• 2+ years of relevant working experience.
• Work experience may include internships or part-time job or combination of both. Skills may vary based on program, project, or practice needs.
• Experience working with teachers and/or in a classroom setting, or related field.
• Experience in data management.
• Knowledge of and experience with large-scale event coordination.
• Detail-oriented with ability to multitask, prioritize, and remain flexible while adhering to strict deadlines in a fast-paced working environment.
• Proven communication and organizational skills with demonstrated cross-cultural sensitivity.
• Ability to work in a team environment, including team members in multiple time zones across various organizations.
• Ability to manage difficult situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Excellent facilitation and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent writing and editing skills. Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software and Google communications, publishing and web analytics tools, CRM software (i.e., Salesforce), and social media.
• You must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

Your Daily Tasks

• Organizes program events and conducts trainings and site visits;
• Provides monitoring and evaluation efforts and tracks participant and program indicators and impact;
• Compiles and tracks a wide range of participant information and program data, maintaining accuracy and completeness;
• Maintaining knowledge of country/regional education system and trends;
• Supports preparation for and implementation of Fulbright Teacher Exchanges team workshops and events;
• Collaborating with program team to support development and preparation of materials for workshops and events;
• Assisting with event coordination and providing on-site support during workshops;
• Supporting travel and event logistics.
• Supports program communications, publicity, and outreach.
• Serves as a primary point of contact for U.S. Embassies and Fulbright Commissions overseas.
• Represents the interests of IREX's Education Practice both within and outside of the organization.
• Facilitating and/or supporting sessions at teacher training workshops.
• Contributes to funder reports, when requested.
• Develops content for quarterly reports to funder, survey development and implementation, data collection and processing.
• Works with program participants and alumni, tracks success stories and program impact data.
• Supports fiscal and performance activities to follow IREX policies and procedures and funder regulations.
• Processes payment requests and reconciles financial statements with accuracy.
• Supports implementation of subawards, contracts, vendor and consultant agreements, and other contractual and procurement support
• Works with the guidance of managers to develop workplans and processes for small projects and team-wide responsibilities.
• Supports the training of team members in processes related to participant data management and collection and other program processes.
• Other support duties as needed.

You Will Get:

Committed, passionate, collaborative, and mission-driven colleagues who make IREX a good place to work. You will receive best-in-class learning, development, and growth opportunities, as well as a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive. This includes a well-being and employee assistance program, health, dental, and vision coverage, a flexible work schedule, a generous PTO policy, a technology stipend, a diverse and inclusive work environment, and many more benefits.

This position offers an anticipated salary range of approximately $49,600 - $62,000

IREX will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments of 2008.

We conduct background checks on all successful candidates.

This position is eligible for Telework. The eligible employee is a regular, full-time DC-based staff who works from a worksite outside the DC office for one or more days a week.

This position is not eligible for Immigration Sponsorship.

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EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.