Global Programs Coordinator - Selection & Operations

American Councils for International Education; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

American Councils for International Education seeks a Program Officer – Selection and Administration in Washington, DC. The role provides operational, administrative, and logistical support for the Stevens Digital Leaders Program, a DOS-funded initiative connecting participants in the United States with the MENA region, including virtual exchanges, internships, and alumni funding.

The position reports to the Program Director and requires strong organizational skills, cultural sensitivity, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in international relations, international education, public administration, development, communications, or related field.
• Experience supporting complex programs, events, or international exchange activities.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to learn and use new software and platforms.
• Extremely detail oriented.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Serves as operational lead for participant recruitment and selection, including application management and review process.
• Provides administrative and operational support for scheduling, facilitator payments, participant support, and documentation.
• Coordinates logistics for virtual and in-person meetings, trainings, workshops across time zones.
• Supports participant onboarding and communication with program staff and partners.
• Monitors program timelines, deliverables, and internal tracking systems.
• Provides administrative support for facilitator trainings, virtual exchanges, and alumni engagement.
• Supports outreach with educational institutions, civil society organizations, and partner organizations in the U.S. and MENA.
• Admin and logistics support for Alumni Accelerators and major program activities.
• Updates Program Manager on developments and challenges.
• Maintains program databases and filing systems per donor requirements.
• Supports financial tracking, payments, and reconciliation with finance teams.
• Drafts quarterly reports and briefing materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Cultural sensitivity

Teamwork

Office software

Education

Bachelor’s degree (intl relations/education/public admin/development/communications)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Virtual collaboration platforms

Job description

American Councils for International Education seeks a Program Officer – Selection and Administration in Washington, DC. The role provides operational, administrative, and logistical support for the Stevens Digital Leaders Program, a DOS-funded initiative connecting participants in the United States with the MENA region, including virtual exchanges, internships, and alumni funding.

The position reports to the Program Director and requires strong organizational skills, cultural sensitivity, and