Program Analyst, Heritage Pioneers Program (Hybrid)

IIE•Washington DC, WA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Institute of International Education (IIE) is hiring a Program Analyst for the Heritage Pioneers Program. This role contributes to the management and execution of specialized training programs, including program design and implementation. The Program Analyst will serve as the first point of contact for team members, contractors, and business partners. Responsibilities include identifying trainers, university/organizational partners, and managing the administration of trainings, including securing venues and overall event logistics. The role involves organizing and managing training programs and delegations in the US, Europe, and Saudi Arabia, from partner identification to event and trip logistics. Additionally, the Analyst will assist in executing programmatic deliverables and producing comprehensive program reports and presentations. This program and role are scheduled to conclude in September 2027.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree and at least five (5) years of related work experience, or combination education and experience.
Arabic language skills strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of global scholarship and grant-making work.
Strong interest and ability to work across a range of programs with different requirements.
Intercultural competence and ability to manage grantee challenges and emergencies.
Demonstrated project management, time management, and administrative skills.
Strong interest and ability to work effectively in a geographically dispersed team environment.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
Ability to interact with all levels of team members and partners.
Ability to exercise discretion on confidential matters.
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally, with consistent availability to collaborate across multiple time zones.

Responsibilities

Works with Sr. Program Manager in the planning and implementation of all aspects of the program lifecycle components such as planning, implementation, and reporting.
Supports the development of an application process and selection criteria for participants.
Leverages IIE and Consultants’ networks in higher education and cultural organizations to identify trainers, partner universities and cultural organizations and institutions for training activities.
Organizes training events, study tours, and delegation visits, and assists with procurement and liaises with external partners, consultants, and clients.
Monitors, tracks, and reports training participants’ progress and outcomes of the trainings.
Provides full event management, working closely with the Heritage Commission to secure a venue and manage events’ logistics.
Responsible for communicating with university partners and/or third-party vendors and the managing of the procurement and contracting processes to deliver the program deliverables.
Assists in tracking program budget and spending and to ensuring payments to partners.
Collects program data from internal and external stakeholders to produce program reports and presentations.