Program Officer, YSEALI & Global Exchange Programs

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Hybrid in-office schedule

Job summary

American Councils in Washington, DC is seeking a Program Officer to support Professional Exchanges, including YSEALI. The role combines program administration, social media, and participant coordination to ensure effective program delivery.

You will manage travel logistics, visa processes, alumni engagement, and event planning while collaborating with U.S. and overseas partners. A bachelor's degree and strong writing/Excel skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in international relations/development and/or education preferred.
• Experience coordinating international travel for groups.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience managing social media pages and generating content.
• Exceptional writing skills for reports and briefing materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead administrative support for the program including visa procurement, travel, and enrollment in ASPE.
• Maintain the program’s online presence with social media content and alumni stories.
• Assist with selection and evaluation, reading applications and maintaining participant records.
• Manage scheduling and implementation of virtual sessions and program events.
• Coordinate arrivals, orientations, and alumni gatherings; onboard hosts and guest speakers.
• Prepare financial requests, track invoices, and assist with semi-annual reports.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Social media management

Writing

Excel/database management

Education

Bachelor's degree in international relations/development and/or education

Tools

Excel

Databases

Job description

American Councils in Washington, DC is seeking a Program Officer to support Professional Exchanges, including YSEALI. The role combines program administration, social media, and participant coordination to ensure effective program delivery.

You will manage travel logistics, visa processes, alumni engagement, and event planning while collaborating with U.S. and overseas partners. A bachelor's degree and strong writing/Excel skills are required.