Coordinator, Application & Selection, Fulbright U.S. Student Program (Hybrid) at Institute of International Education – Washington, District of Columbia

IIE is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/ Individuals with Disabilities.

Organizational Unit: IIE Organization -> IIE US -> Fulbright US Student Programs

Schedule: Full Time

Education: Associate Degree

Location: New York NY New York, NY, US 10007

Travel: Less than 10%

Job Description:

The Institute of International Education (IIE) is hiring a Coordinator, Application & Selection for our Fulbright U.S. Student Program team. We invite you to join a team united by our mission to help people and organizations forge brighter futures through educational exchange and lifelong learning. Working at IIE is more than just a job; it’s a chance to make an impact. To collaborate with a passionate team, grow your skills, and contribute to programs that change lives around the world.

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This role is contingent upon funding.

Job Summary:
This position will work with the Fulbright U.S. Student Program team. As a member of the Application & Selection team, this role will contribute to the process of application management and selection services for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. This individual will work with the Application & Selection team to communicate with external stakeholders including applicants, reviewers, and the program sponsor, coordinate logistics for selection meetings, provide technical support and ensure data integrity across various systems, as well as work on special projects/technical tasks as needed. This role will become familiar with navigating various systems and formats.

Essential Functions:

• Supports the team in the development/design of applications, as well as tests and identifies technical issues. Conducts the technical review of applications based on the specific program requirements.
• Assists in the overall invitation process by researching and identifying potential reviewers, assists in extending invitations, fields follow-up questions, tracks responses, and organizes meeting logistics.
• Supports selection committee members and IIE facilitators during the screening process. Produces and provides review resources and guidelines and independently facilitates review/selection meetings (online and/or in person).
• Maintains database systems to ensure that participant data and selection results are correctly entered to allow for accurate data reporting.
• Edits materials for and corresponds with external stakeholders including applicants, reviewers, and the program sponsor via email, phone, and in person communication.
• Prepares applications for delivery to IIE’s sponsors as well as Operations and Program Management teams.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications and Experience:

Education and Work Experience:
• Requires an Associate’s degree and at least two years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Understanding different application and database systems, experience with Slate or Microsoft preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of working with Microsoft Office applications including word processing, databases, spreadsheets and webinar technology.
• Ability to manage a large volume of work under severe time constraints and pressures.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication skills, oral and written; Exhibits maturity and is confident with meeting facilitation and uses diplomacy in difficult situations.
• Good organization skills with high attention to detail.

Salary and Benefits:
• Hiring Salary: $50,756.91. A candidate's starting payrate is determined by the Union pay grade for the role and is in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• IIE offers a robust suite of benefits to team members including medical, dental, and vision plans, paid time off and holidays, student loan and tuition reimbursement programs, retirement plans and a family medical leave benefits. Please visit our careers page for further details.

The Institute of International Education (IIE) offers a flexible hybrid work environment which leverages both office work and telework.

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