NSLI-Y Program Coordinator: Admin & Outreach

American Councils for International Education; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 53,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

American Councils for International Education seeks a Program Coordinator based in Washington, DC, to support NSLI-Y administration, outreach, and recruitment activities. You will handle inquiries, assist with participant selection and placement, and help manage program materials and databases.

The role reports to the NSLI-Y Senior Program Officer and Director for Administration, with occasional after-hours events and travel support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in NSLI-Y target languages, international affairs, education, or related field.
• At least 1 year of full-time professional experience in education, student advising, international education, or public service.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle high volumes of communication effectively and professionally.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
• Ability to exercise problem-solving skills with good judgment and discretion.
• Flexibility, creativity, and positivity in approaching challenges.
• Attention to detail and Microsoft Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Supports administration of NSLI-Y and Virtual NSLI-Y.
• Responds to phone and email inquiries from applicants and participants.
• Contributes to outreach and recruitment efforts and strategies.
• Assists in participant recruitment, selection, and placement activities.
• Assists in operation and entry of program databases.
• Coordinates application, program materials, and deliverables including data entry.
• Assists in travel logistics for NSLI-Y orientations and events.
• Contributes to creating and distributing program highlights and reports.

Skills

Excellent written and oral comms

Organizational skills

High-volume communication handling

Independence and teamwork

Problem-solving and discretion

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in NSLI-Y target languages / related field

Tools

Microsoft Teams

WordPress

Canva

Social media platforms

Job description

American Councils for International Education seeks a Program Coordinator based in Washington, DC, to support NSLI-Y administration, outreach, and recruitment activities. You will handle inquiries, assist with participant selection and placement, and help manage program materials and databases.

The role reports to the NSLI-Y Senior Program Officer and Director for Administration, with occasional after-hours events and travel support.