Program Manager, Strategic Partnerships and Development & Executive Office

NAFSA: Association of International Educators•Washington, DC

31d•$60,000 - $60,000

About The Position

The Program Manager, Strategic Partnerships and Development & Executive Office managers the operational, financial, and programmatic functions of the Strategic Partnerships and Development (SP&D) portfolio while also supporting the Executive Office with administrative and project management responsibilities. This cross-functional role focuses on partnership tracking, donor engagement, conference logistics, and executive support to ensure seamless alignment between NAFSA’s fundraising, partnership, and organizational leadership priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 2 years of relevant professional experience
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including drafting correspondence and donor materials.
Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to accuracy and detail.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and CRM or project management platforms (Salesforce, Smartsheet, Asana, or similar).
Proven ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
Professional discretion and ability to handle confidential information.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in a field relevant to international higher education
Experience in higher education, international education, partnership coordination, project management or nonprofit associations.
Familiarity with fundraising or sponsorship systems and processes.
Experience supporting C-level executives or board members.
Comfort using emerging technologies (AI scheduling tools, digital campaign platforms).

Responsibilities

Manage partnership logistics for the Annual Conference and year-round engagement. This includes the Global Partnership Program (GPP) Annual Conference exhibitors, and sponsor and marketing deliverables
Collaborate on partner communications, monthly newsletters, and stewardship materials.
Oversee SP&D team operations, including shared drives, CRM updates, and dashboards
Track partner benefits and ensure delivery of commitments across NAFSA programs.
Process and reconcile invoices, deposits, and payments related to partnerships, sponsorships, and exhibits
Maintain accurate financial and contractual records within NAFSA’s CRM and finance systems
Generate regular reports and analytics to track revenue, partner activity, and engagement outcomes
Support SP&D and Finance teams in ensuring data integrity and audit readiness.
Serve as the primary liaison for the NCC giving circle, managing renewals, acknowledgements, and member communications
Lead NCC events and recognition activities, including conference receptions and donor briefings
Oversee NCC’s annual giving calendar and help steward relationships with major donors and board-affiliated contributors
Maintain donor records and engagement tracking in the CRM
Represent NAFSA at meetings and various events as needed
Provide project management and administrative support to the Executive Office, including initiatives related to the CEO and Board of Directors
Collaborate with Executive Office for board meetings and executive engagements through milestone tracking, deliverables coordination, logistics management, and day-of execution support.
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for executive processes
Conduct research and draft background materials for briefings, speeches and others as needed
Support the integration of ex-officio board members into NCC giving initiatives
Uphold the highest level of discretion and confidentiality across all work products, assignments, communications and scheduling data.
Provide back-up support for the Executive Assistant as needed
Assist with implementation of key organizational initiatives such as OGSP 2.0, and other strategic projects
Explore and apply AI tools and digital systems to enhance workflow and scheduling efficiency
Support organizational knowledge management and process improvement efforts
Other duties as assigned