Program Associate, Thomas Jefferson Scholarship Program

Who We Are

At IREX we strive for a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world—where individuals research their full potential, governments serve their people and communities thrive.

But around the globe, persistent poverty, repression, and injustice prevent too many people form achieving their full potential. To address these problems, we focus on people, not on vaccines, roads, or wells. We support individuals and institutions to create change in their own communities—and to create person to person bridges between nations.

IREX works with partners in more than 100 countries in four areas essential to progress: cultivating leaders, empowering youth, strengthening institutions, and increasing access to quality education and information.

The Program Associates will support programming for the Thomas Jefferson Scholarship Program, including – as assigned – coaching and mentoring a portfolio of participants, corresponding with participants and partners, and supporting participant and/or alumni activities. The Program Associates also provide support for specific program components such as digital learning, virtual and/or in-person workshops, proposal design and development, and/or report writing.

We are doers. Our decades of on-the-ground experience help us create greater impact, practical recommendations, and lasting partnerships.

Are you the next member of our team?

Your Background & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree required; studies in international education, international affairs/development, or related field preferred;
• 1+ years of work experience. Work experience may include internships or part-time jobs, or combination of both. Skills may vary based on program, project, or practice needs
• Experience/interest in, academic and cultural exchange programming, youth leadership, workforce development, international education, and/or higher education development programs
• Experience in adapting and facilitating content in-person and virtually
• Excellent intercultural/interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced working environment
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to remain flexible while adhering to strict deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Strong training and facilitation skills
• Oral and written English language proficiency required
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to collaborate effectively with supervisor, team members, other colleagues, consultants, and other stakeholders
• Comfort using social media tools in a work environment to demonstrate success and impact
• Experience working with/administering Canvas or other, similar Learning Management System (LMS) platforms to deliver virtual content (preferred)
• Knowledge of and experience with project design and budgeting preferred
• Experience working, studying, volunteering, or living in a cross-cultural context (preferred)
• Excellent computer skills: Excel and other Microsoft Office products; Salesforce or other customer relationship management (CRM) system experience (preferred)
• Knowledge of and/or interest in the Middle East and North Africa preferred
• You must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States

Your Daily Tasks

• As needed, coach and mentor portfolio of participants for successful program completion, including corresponding with participants and partners; maintenance of participant files; financial tracking and coordinating payments; and fielding participant inquiries.
• Work closely with the program team on overall program administration, including logistical support to program participants and host institution partners, as needed.
• Provide administrative and logistical support to the program in preparation for, and during, orientations, arrivals, and program and alumni events.
• Assist with, and contribute, to program reports.
• Contribute to project monitoring and evaluation plan, including assisting with data collection, analysis, and/or reporting.
• Contribute to the creation, management, and facilitation of program trainings and workshops.
• Assist in management of recruitment, selection, and placement of program participants
• Compile and track a wide range of participant and/or alumni information and other project data, maintaining accuracy and completeness.
• Contribute to the development and coordination of holistic youth leadership programming, including development of online and in-person learning materials and toolkits for participants and/or alumni.
• As needed, travel domestic and/or internationally to provide program support to partners and beneficiaries

IREX will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments of 2008.

Successful candidates are subject to background screenings

This position is eligible for Telework or Remote Work.

This position is ineligible for visa sponsorship.