Program Officer, Global Exchange & Alumni Engagement

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 to support the YSEALI Professional Exchange and related programs. The role involves visa procurement, travel logistics, alumni engagement, and content development for outreach and reporting.

The position is based in Washington, DC with a hybrid schedule combining in-office and remote work. Strong project management, communication, and cross-cultural coordination are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in international relations/development and/or education.
• Experience coordinating international travel for groups.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities quickly and effectively.
• High level of interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to interact effectively with all levels of participants and staff.
• Experience managing social media pages and generating content (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn).
• Exceptional writing skills to create clear and concise reports and briefing materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead administrative support for the program including visa procurement, travel arrangements, and enrollment in ASPE.
• Maintain the program's online presence by developing and managing social media content and alumni stories.
• Assist with the selection and evaluation process, reading applications, and maintaining participant records.
• Manage scheduling and implementation of virtual sessions.
• Coordinate program events such as orientations, professional development, and alumni gatherings.
• Conduct outreach to onboard U.S. contacts including hosts and speakers.
• Manage logistics like ground transportation, hotels, and airport transfers.
• Support Reciprocal Exchange Projects for Americans traveling overseas, including interviews and travel arrangements.
• Oversee creation and maintenance of alumni databases.
• Create promotional materials such as fliers and recruitment ads.
• Prepare financial requests, track invoices, and file expenditures.
• Compile data for semi-annual reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Cultural sensitivity

Social media content

Written reports

Independent work

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Southeast Asia familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Databases

Job description

American Councils for International Education seeks a Program Officer to support the YSEALI Professional Exchange and related programs. The role involves visa procurement, travel logistics, alumni engagement, and content development for outreach and reporting.

The position is based in Washington, DC with a hybrid schedule combining in-office and remote work. Strong project management, communication, and cross-cultural coordination are essential.