American Councils for International Education ยท 3 hours ago
Program Coordinator, International Visitor Leadership Program
American Councils for International Education is responsible for managing the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), a premier professional exchange program. The Program Coordinator will manage logistical and budgeting details for short-term professional exchange visits, interacting with various stakeholders to ensure the smooth execution of the program.
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Responsibilities
Design and oversee all aspects of program budgets including tracking of expenses, collecting supporting documentation, and processing payments
Ensure the timely submission of final budgets to the U.S. State Department
Lead the creation of the IVLP program book of assigned projects and finalize details on logistics and professional appointments
Organize the program opening sessions
Provide planning and logistical support for in-person and virtual meetings, webinars/conferences, and events
Serve as a tech support at virtual meetings as needed
Make arrangements for domestic and international travel
Process invoices, credit card reports, check requests and payments
Negotiate agreements for hotel or ground transportation
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including other organizational units, U.S. State Department, Community Based Members, interpreters and liaisons, and vendors
Perform office administration tasks as assigned; and
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
1+ years (or an equivalent) of full-time experience in general logistics, office administration and/or international education and exchange
Knowledge of foreign affairs and international exchange
High degree of organization and attention to detail, time management, collaboration, and professionalism
Demonstrated effective oral and written communication in English including the ability to communicate in a cross-cultural setting
Readiness to resolve issues outside of official work hours during emergency situations
Poise, flexibility, discretion, and mature judgment to respond professionally in a fast-paced and sometimes high-pressure environment
Work with a high degree of independence; confer with supervisor on complex issues
Ability to prioritize effectively and serve competing demands in order to meet set deadlines
Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and database management
Preferred
BA or an advanced degree is preferred, but not required
Experience with U.S. State Department professional exchange programs administration
Experience in study abroad or working/living overseas preferred
Foreign language proficiency is a plus
Benefits
Healthcare benefits
Company
American Councils for International Education
American Councils for International Education offers academic, cultural exchange and professional development to build international ties.