Inbound Advisor, Fulbright (Hybrid) - (3662)

Job Description:

The Institute of International Education (IIE) is hiring an Inbound Advisor, for our Fulbright Foreign Student Program. We invite you to join a team united by a single goal: to transform our interconnected world into a network of more peaceful and equitable societies. IIE’s team members share a belief that when education transcends borders, it opens minds, enabling people to go beyond building connections to solving problems together.Learn more about IIE, our culture and commitment to DEIA here.

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Job Summary:

This position will work with the Fulbright Foreign Student Program Advising Team. The Fulbright Foreign Student Program enables graduate students, young professionals, and artists from abroad to study and conduct research in the United States. The Fulbright Foreign Student Program operates in more than 160 countries worldwide. Approximately 4,000 foreign students receive Fulbright scholarships each year. The Fulbright Program is the flagship international academic exchange program sponsored by the United States Government. Fulbright was founded in 1946 with an ambitious goal—to increase mutual understanding and support friendly and peaceful relations between the people of the United States and the people of other countries. Led by the U.S. Government in partnership with more than 160 countries worldwide, Fulbright offers an expansive suite of life-changing international academic and cultural

exchange opportunities.

The Inbound Advisor, Fulbright monitors and advises a medium to large caseload of participants coming to the United States for graduate work. Communicates frequently with participants, monitoring their program compliance, academic or professional progress, and skills development. Handles all emergency situations within assigned caseload, working with the grantee, the external and internal partners, and the Advising Assistant Director to monitor and resolve situations while communicating to relevant parties. Builds networks with institutional partners and IIE constituents to ensure participant success.

Essential Functions:

Serves as the main point of contact for a medium to large caseload of (up to and possibly over 250) participants and host institutions. Monitors, tracks, and reports on participant academic or professional progress, conduct, well-being, and program compliance. Provides emergency support, connecting participants to local resources and coordinating follow-up, as necessary. Monitors and tracks grantees throughout an emergency process, providing regular updates to stakeholders.Maintains participant data in CRM, following established processes. Responsible for the renewal of grants in coordination with internal and external partners. Assists in the planning, implementation, and program representation at regional events, as necessary.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Requires a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of international participants and ability to manage cultural and counseling issues.
• Project management, time management, and administrative skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff and clients, ability to exercise discretion on confidential matters.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Broad knowledge of assessment, training, and advising tools.
• Strong interest and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

The Institute of International Education (“IIE”) has a hybrid work environment that allows team members a combination of in-office work and telework at any of the locations listed above.

Work Conditions & Physical Demands:

Essential functions are performed in a general office setting with low noise. Job demands may require long periods of sitting; telephone work and/or computer work, as well as interactions with other team members and external stakeholders. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. IIE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Salary Range: $50,039 - $63,988. A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, internal organizational equity, and geographic region. IIE offers a robust suite of benefits to team members including medical, dental, and vision plans, paid time off and holidays, student loan and tuition reimbursement programs, professional development reimbursement program, retirement plans and a family medical leave benefits. Please visit our careers page for further details.