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Institute of International Education · 1 hour ago

Project Manager, Boren (Hybrid)

Washington DC - Washington, DC 20005 US (Primary)

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$59K/yr - $66K/yr

2+ years exp

The Institute of International Education (IIE) is hiring a Project Manager for the Boren Awards funded by the Defense Language and National Security Education Office. The Project Manager will advise Boren Scholarship and Fellowship participants, monitor their program compliance and progress, and provide emergency services as needed.

Education

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serves as main point of contact for outbound US student participants and partner institutions or institutions as IIE sub-award recipients

Monitors, tracks, and reports on participant progress, outcomes, conduct, safety and well-being, and program compliance, as applicable

Manages participant payments and assists in financial tracking and deliverables

Provides emergency services support, connecting participants to local resources and coordinating follow-up communications and actions as necessary

Maintains participant data in Client Relationship Management (CRM), following established processes. Assists with data requests and analysis

Assists in the planning and implementation of regional and national events, including pre-departure orientations

Qualification

Intercultural CommunicationMicrosoft OfficeProject ManagementCustomer Management SoftwareTime ManagementDiscretionAttention to DetailFlexibilityAdaptabilityCommunication

Required

Requires a Bachelor's degree and at least two (2) years of related work experience, or combination education and experience

The government contract requires U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Tier-1 (T1) Position of Trust for unclassified access security clearance

Strong understanding of outbound US undergraduate and graduate student participants and study abroad or language and culture programs

Ability to interact with all levels of team members and clients, including the ability to work with partner organizations and institutions

Ability to manage intercultural and emergency issues responsively and with care

Demonstrated project management, time management, and administrative skills with strong attention to detail

Strong ability to work effectively in a geographically dispersed team environment, including both independently and collaboratively with a team managing a high volume of challenging and dynamic tasks under tight deadlines

Flexibility and adaptability with changing program and sponsor needs and requests

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written

Ability to exercise discretion on confidential matters and to demonstrate sound judgement in consulting with and keeping others informed

Broad knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and customer management software

Preferred

Experience engaging with the East Asia and Pacific region—whether through work, study, or lived experience—and proficiency in a relevant regional language