Program and Technical Assistant - US-REMOTE-DC

The Academic Programs Team within the Global Connections Department at FHI 360 implements a portfolio of projects, including English Language Capacity Development, Scholarship Administration, Study Abroad in the United States, and Scholarship Recruitment. Projects are funded by the U.S. Department of State and coordinated through the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Office of Assistance Coordination, the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA) Office of Press and Public Diplomacy, as well as, the U.S. Embassies and Consulates, in Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Pakistan. Our programming impacts the lives of young leaders from disadvantaged communities from throughout the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and South and Central Asian regions. Our team prioritizes student centered teaching and learning, the development of cross-cultural competencies, including tolerance and inclusion of difference, and civic engagement with a focus on reflective, experiential learning.

The Program and Technical Assistant will provide day-to-day administrative, programmatic, and logistical support. They will work as part of a collaborative team that ensures outcomes and quality programs across multiple projects.

Eastern time zone working hours are required for this position.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide day to day administrative support for the academic program team that may include coordination of procurement and tracking expenses

• Reviewing program reports, financial requests, and facilitating the payment process

• Reviewing program proposals and assisting with the set-up of service agreements

• Ensure integrity of project data though use of tracking tools and adherence to documentation protocols

• Review program data and documentation in SharePoint, ensuring file management adheres to protocols

• Coordinates and maintains records management and serve as a primary resource for assistance to the academic team

• Assist with travel and other logistics for academic program exchanges, visits …