Council on Foreign Relations · 5 hours ago
Program Manager, Fellowship Affairs
Washington, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $85K/yr
5+ years expThe Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is committed to fostering a diverse foreign policy community in the United States. They are seeking a Program Manager for Fellowship Affairs to manage marketing efforts, assist in recruitment, and oversee budget management for the Fellowship Program.
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Responsibilities
Manage marketing and promotion efforts for the program and research new marketing outlets
Participate in the recruitment process for the program, including but not limited to, collecting applications, serving as the first screener, distributing applications for review, and other recruitment logistics
Assist the director and selected fellows on placements
Respond to general applicant inquiries regarding the application process and interviews
Write, draft, edit, and proofread program content
Assist in overseeing the program’s budget management, including monitoring grant information, preparing vouchers for reimbursement, and drafting reports
Coordinate event logistics for information sessions and conferences, travel support, and help to prepare materials for distribution
Perform other related duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations or a related field with high academic credentials
A minimum of 5 years' work experience that includes programming and/or project management experience and budgetary experience
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, as well as ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
Ability to work independently and to coordinate multiple assignments
Excellent writing and communication skills. Able to work with all levels of faculty and staff
Outstanding professional judgment and demeanor
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment, both independently and as part of a team
Excellent computer and database management skills
Please submit a résumé and cover letter stating your interest in the position
Preferred
Prior fellowship/academic program coordination experience preferred
Benefits
An outstanding benefits package
Company
Council on Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations operates as a non-partisan membership organization, think tank, and publisher.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$2.31M2013-01-01Grant· $1.11M
2010-01-01Grant· $1.2M
Leadership Team
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Chris Tuttle
Deputy Director, David Rockefeller Studies Program
Katherine Sydenham
Deputy Director, Digital Asset Management
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