Job Description:
The Institute of International Education (IIE) is hiring a Lead, Outreach and Communications for our Gilman International Scholarship 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.
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Job Summary:
This role is with the Gilman International Scholarship Program (Gilman Program). IIE administers the Gilman Program on behalf of the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). The Gilman Program aims to support underrepresented students in their educational pursuits abroad by offering scholarships to talented undergraduates with significant financial need, enabling them to study or intern internationally. Gilman Scholars represent all fifty states and embody the diverse tapestry of the United States. These scholars act as citizen ambassadors while abroad and return to the U.S. equipped to effect positive change within their communities and industries. Furthermore, Gilman Alumni benefit from lifelong access to career advancement opportunities and networking initiatives.
The Lead plays a crucial role within the Gilman Program's leadership team, contributing to the IIE’s execution of deliverables and long-term objectives. The Lead for Outreach and Communications oversees the development and implementation of the Gilman International Scholarship Program’s national outreach, communication, and recruitment plans. This includes the marketing and outreach strategy, conference attendance plans, engagement with institutions of higher education, website, social media, and promotion of program events and activities. The Lead also has oversight of communication campaigns with Members of Congress and other stakeholders such as the higher education community. The Lead regularly liaises with U.S. Government officials and represents IIE at meetings and events. The position has daily sponsor contact requiring a high level of autonomy and professional maturity.
Essential Functions:
Frequency varies and is dependent upon changing circumstances.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Salary and Benefits:
Salary Range: $77,623 - $101,244. 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.
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.
Job Description:
The Institute of International Education (IIE) is hiring a Lead, Outreach and Communications for our Gilman International Scholarship 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.
If you are a job seeker in need of an accommodation to navigate our careers site or apply for one of our jobs, please click here to learn more.
Job Summary:
This role is with the Gilman International Scholarship Program (Gilman Program). IIE administers the Gilman Program on behalf of the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). The Gilman Program aims to support underrepresented students in their…