Council on Foreign Relations-posted 1 day ago
$75,000 - $85,000/Yr
Full-time • Manager
Washington, DC
501-1,000 employees

CFR’s Fellowship Program offers unique opportunities for mid-career and senior-career professionals focusing on international relations. The program affords fellows the opportunity to broaden their perspective of foreign affairs and to pursue proposed research, with a placement at CFR or another institution in New York City , Washington, DC , or selective international locations. The program man a ger will report to the director of fellowship affairs on all activities related to the fellowship program. The program manager w ill be part of a dynamic team working on activities in both Washington, DC, and New York. The major responsibilities of this position will include (but are not limited to): Manag e marketing and promotion efforts for the program and research new marketing outlets , Participa te in the recruitment process for the program, including but not limited to, collecting applications, serving as the first screener, distributing applications for review, and other recruitment logistics , Assist the director and selected fellows on placements , Respond to general applicant inquiries regarding the application process and interviews , Writ e, draft, edit, and proofread program content , Assist in overseeing the program’s budget management, including monitoring grant information, preparing vouchers for reimbursement, and drafting reports , Coordinat e event logistics for information sessions and conferences, travel support, and help to prepare materials for distribution , Perfor m other related duties as needed .

  • Manage marketing and promotion efforts for the program and research new marketing outlets
  • Participate in the recruitment process for the program, including but not limited to, collecting applications, serving as the first screener, distributing applications for review, and other recruitment logistics
  • Assist the director and selected fellows on placements
  • Respond to general applicant inquiries regarding the application process and interviews
  • Write, draft, edit, and proofread program content
  • Assist in overseeing the program’s budget management, including monitoring grant information, preparing vouchers for reimbursement, and drafting reports
  • Coordinate event logistics for information sessions and conferences, travel support, and help to prepare materials for distribution
  • Perform other related duties as needed
  • Bachelor of Arts in International Relations or a related field with high academic credentials.
  • A minimum of 5 years’ work experience that includes programming and/or project management experience and budgetary experience.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, as well as ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
  • Ability to work independently and to coordinate multiple assignments
  • Excellent writing and communication skills. Able to work with all levels of faculty and staff
  • Outstanding professional judgment and demeanor
  • Proven ability to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment, both independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent computer and database management skills
  • Prior fellowship/academic program coordination experience preferred.
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