Program Manager, Fellowship Affairs
About The Position
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 manager will report to the director of fellowship affairs on all activities related to the fellowship program. The program manager will be part of a dynamic team working on activities in both Washington, DC, and New York.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Arts in International Relations or a related field.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Prior fellowship/academic program coordination experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- competitive salaries
- outstanding benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
