NAFSA: Association of International Educators · 18 hours ago
Program Manager, Strategic Partnerships and Development & Executive Office
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$60K/yr - $60K/yr
2+ years expNAFSA: Association of International Educators is dedicated to building a global community through advancing international higher education. The Program Manager will manage partnership logistics, oversee financial coordination, and support the Executive Office, ensuring effective engagement with partners and donors.
CharityEducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Manage partnership logistics for the Annual Conference and year-round engagement. This includes the Global Partnership Program (GPP) Annual Conference exhibitors, and sponsor and marketing deliverables
Collaborate on partner communications, monthly newsletters, and stewardship materials
Oversee SP&D team operations, including shared drives, CRM updates, and dashboards
Track partner benefits and ensure delivery of commitments across NAFSA programs
Process and reconcile invoices, deposits, and payments related to partnerships, sponsorships, and exhibits
Maintain accurate financial and contractual records within NAFSA’s CRM and finance systems
Generate regular reports and analytics to track revenue, partner activity, and engagement outcomes
Support SP&D and Finance teams in ensuring data integrity and audit readiness
Serve as the primary liaison for the NCC giving circle, managing renewals, acknowledgements, and member communications
Lead NCC events and recognition activities, including conference receptions and donor briefings
Oversee NCC’s annual giving calendar and help steward relationships with major donors and board-affiliated contributors
Maintain donor records and engagement tracking in the CRM
Represent NAFSA at meetings and various events as needed
Provide project management and administrative support to the Executive Office, including initiatives related to the CEO and Board of Directors
Collaborate with Executive Office for board meetings and executive engagements through milestone tracking, deliverables coordination, logistics management, and day-of execution support
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for executive processes
Conduct research and draft background materials for briefings, speeches and others as needed
Support the integration of ex-officio board members into NCC giving initiatives
Uphold the highest level of discretion and confidentiality across all work products, assignments, communications and scheduling data
Provide back-up support for the Executive Assistant as needed
Assist with implementation of key organizational initiatives such as OGSP 2.0, and other strategic projects
Explore and apply AI tools and digital systems to enhance workflow and scheduling efficiency
Support organizational knowledge management and process improvement efforts
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
At least 2 years of relevant professional experience
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including drafting correspondence and donor materials
Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to accuracy and detail
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and CRM or project management platforms (Salesforce, Smartsheet, Asana, or similar)
Proven ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
Professional discretion and ability to handle confidential information
Preferred
Graduate degree in a field relevant to international higher education
Experience in higher education, international education, partnership coordination, project management or nonprofit associations
Familiarity with fundraising or sponsorship systems and processes
Experience supporting C-level executives or board members
Comfort using emerging technologies (AI scheduling tools, digital campaign platforms)
Benefits
Competitively priced medical and dental insurance plans with CareFirst
403(b) retirement plan with eligibility for a 7% employer contribution
Generous paid vacation, sick, personal, parental, and compassionate leave plans
Paid days on and around federal holidays
Fully paid group life and disability insurance coverage
Health and dependent care flexible spending account plans
Pre-tax parking and transportation plans
Free onsite fitness center and secure bicycle parking
Company
NAFSA: Association of International Educators
NAFSA: Association of International Educators is the world's largest nonprofit association dedicated to international education and exchange.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Gilbert D.
Chief Financial Officer
Alan Williams
Chief Operating Officer
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