Summary
The Institute of International Education (IIE) is hiring a Project Manager for our Department of War (DoW) Programs. We invite you to join a team united by a single goal: to build a peaceful, prosperous world driven by innovative solutions and mutual understanding. IIE’s team members share a belief that when education transcends borders, it opens minds, enabling people to go beyond building connections to solving problems together.
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This position will work within the DoW sponsored programs at IIE. These programs provide Americans with training in critical languages and regional expertise vital to U.S. national security. Through scholarships and programmatic and financial management of a network of leading universities and domestic and overseas partners, IIE is honored to support the U.S. military and future military officers as well as the next generation of American students working to become global professionals and leaders in public service and US national security. Join a collaborative, mission driven team with opportunities for growth, travel, and limitless opportunities to learn and build your network.
The Project Manager, Boren is part of the Boren Awards team at IIE and advises Boren Scholarship and Fellowship participants taking part in long-term overseas programs focusing on intensive language and regional study in countries underrepresented in study abroad. The Boren Awards is a unique opportunity for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students interested in languages and regions of the world that are critical to U.S. national security, and who are committed to public service. The Project Manager, Boren communicates with participants on a regular basis, monitors participants’ program compliance, academic or personal progress and outcomes, and provides emergency support services as needed. This role has opportunities for travel as well as cross-training and collaboration on outreach, application and selection, and events planning. The Project Manager, Boren also communicates with Boren Awards partners and the program’s DoW sponsor as needed on a diverse range of topics, represents the program at events, and works to support the program goals as needed.
Responsibilities
Serves as main point of contact for outbound US student participants and partner institutions or institutions as IIE sub-award recipients.
Monitors, tracks, and reports on participant progress, outcomes, conduct, well-being, and program compliance, as applicable.
Manages participant payments and assists in financial tracking and deliverables. Assists with tracking of awardees in voluntary repayment.
Monitors the safety and security of corresponding destinations in their caseload, conducts safety checks, and provides alerts to students as needed. Provides emergency support services to participants, connecting participants to local resources and coordinating follow-up communications and actions as necessary.
Maintains participant data in Client Relationship Management (CRM), following established processes. Assists with data requests and analysis.
Assists in the planning and implementation of regional and national events, including pre-departure orientations.