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The Institute of International Education (IIE) is hiring a Program Officer, Language Training Center (LTC) and ROTC Initiative programs funded by the Defense Language and National Security Education Office (DLNSEO). 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.

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Job Summary The Program Officer, manages a portfolio of U.S. universities to implement both the LTC and ROTC Initiative programs. The ROTC initiative provides scholarships for critical language and development of regional expertise study opportunities through hybrid domestic/overseas and study abroad programming to talented ROTC students across the United States, supported by ROTC Initiative institutions comprised of U.S

higher education institutions across the United States. The Language Training Center Program provides customized language and regional expertise education to support the evolving needs and missions of the U.S. military and other Department of Defense partners through programming provided by U.S

higher education institutions designated as Language Training Centers. The Program Officer plays a crucial role in these innovative programs by working closely with a diverse IIE Team, stakeholders at US universities, and the program sponsor to support program goals and objectives. The Program Officer monitors program and financial compliance, progress, and outcomes, providing technical assistance through support and guidance as needed.

This high impact position has many opportunities for growth because of the wide range of duties and the many professional partners involved in delivery. Essential Functions Serves as main point of contact for a portfolio of IIE programs. Responds to questions, provides programmatic training and onboarding for new staff at partner universities, and follows up on program deliverables.

In collaboration with IIE's grants and contracts team and the oversight of the team Senior Director, the LTC/ROTC Initiative program officer facilitates the institutional grant award process by drafting grant umbrella awards and annual project orders. Monitors, tracks, and reports on program progress, outcomes, conduct, and program and financial compliance. Responds to program and financial compliance queries and provides technical guidance.

Provides regular updates on grantees to team Senior Director and program sponsor. Conducts site visits to monitor program progress and compliance, as needed. Plans agenda for the visit in close collaboration with team Senior Director, program sponsor, and grantee.

Analyzes program data to make policy recommendations. Provides input on policy and process communication and coordinates roll out of program guidelines through providing training and support to program partners. Maintains program communications and data in Client Relationship Management (CRM) system, following established processes.

Assists in the planning and implementation of program events, including orientations activities, programmatic webinars, and annual program meetings.Qualifications and Experience Education and Work Experience Requires a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of related work experience, or combination education and experience. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities This government contract requires U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Tier-1 (T1) Position of Trust for unclassified access security clearance

Strong understanding of international education programming. Interest in or knowledge of language, study abroad immersion, and regional expertise focused programs. Experience working or collaborating with U.S

Institutions of Higher Education and/or U.S. military and ROTC experience preferred. Ability to prioritize and manage emergency issues and programmatic monitoring

Demonstrated project management, time management, and administrative skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to exercise discretion on confidential matters.

High level of financial numeracy and accuracy preferred. Ability to travel domestically and internationally with an active and valid driver's license. Salary and Benefits Hiring Range: $65,155 - $72,712.

A candidate's starting salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, internal organizational equity, and geographic region. IIE offers a robust suite of benefits to team members including medical, dental, and vision plans, paid time off and holidays, student loan, tuition, and professional development 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.Qualifications and Experience Education and Work Experience Requires a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of related work experience, or combination education and experience. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities This government contract requires U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Tier-1 (T1) Position of Trust for unclassified access security clearance

Strong understanding of international education programming. Interest in or knowledge of language, study abroad immersion, and regional expertise focused programs. Experience working or collaborating with U.S

Institutions of Higher Education and/or U.S. military and ROTC experience preferred. Ability to prioritize and manage emergency issues and programmatic monitoring

Demonstrated project management, time management, and administrative skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to exercise discretion on confidential matters.

High level of financial numeracy and accuracy preferred. Ability to travel domestically and internationally with an active and valid driver's license. Salary and Benefits Hiring Range: $65,155 - $72,712.

A candidate's starting salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, internal organizational equity, and geographic region. IIE offers a robust suite of benefits to team members including medical, dental, and vision plans, paid time off and holidays, student loan, tuition, and professional development 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.