Program Associate, Education Practice at IREX in Washington, Washington DC

Job Description:

IREX


Job Category: Education Practice
Requisition Number: PROGR003122

November 14, 2024
Full-Time
Headquarters | Washington, DC 20005, USA

Job Details

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.

The Program Associate will provide administrative support to the Fulbright Teacher Exchanges team in the day-to-day administration of international teacher program activities including logistics support, implementation of program initiatives, financial monitoring, and communicating with partner organizations on program implementation and participant support issues. The Program Associate will also regularly support events management, social media communications and data management.

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 preferred.
• 1+ years of work experience; work experience may include internships or part-time jobs or a combination of both.
• Interest or experience in international education and development and/or supporting professional development for educators.
• 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.
• Ability to manage difficult situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Demonstrated computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and online LMS such as Canvas, and interest to learn other software tools.
• Speaking, reading and writing proficiency in English required.
• Excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills.
• Excellent data management skills, salesforce (or comparable CRM/database) experience preferred.
• Availability to support scheduled program activities in the evenings and on weekends, when needed.
• Must demonstrate valid proof of unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

Your Daily Tasks

• Support team leadership in all aspects of program implementation to ensure timely and accurate completion of deliverables.
• Support the management of program email inboxes, social media channels, program website, and Canvas platform.
• Compile and track a wide range of project information and data, supporting data collection and maintaining accuracy and completeness.
• Assist in arranging virtual and/or in-person event logistics and producing event materials and resources, including travel logistics, and support event implementation.
• Manage ASPE enrollment for Fulbright participants.
• Support communications with program participants and partners.
• Provide customer service to diverse stakeholders, including program alumni, funders, corporate, and university partners.
• Manage program inboxes and respond to emails daily.
• Contribute to annual reports to funder, internal reports, survey development and implementation, data collection and processing.
• Work with program participants and alumni, tracks success stories and program impact data.
• Conduct research as needed.
• Support the accurate reconciliation of program expenses each month as needed.
• Process and maintain financial records and transactions as needed.
• Create a positive team environment adhering to IREX’s organizational values and management principles.
• Proactively support IREX’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts.
• Represent IREX and Education Practice interests both within and outside of IREX.
• Other duties as assigned.

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 fulfilling position offers an anticipated salary range of approximately $43,200 - $52,000.

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.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer

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

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