CONSEJO MEXICANO DE CIENCIAS SOCIALES

Program Officer- COMEXUS

The U.S.-Mexico Commission for Educational and Cultural Exchange

COMEXUS

Program Officer Job Description

The Program Officer manages and supports the selection, placement, grant budgets, and monitoring of Fulbright grantees.

Responsibilities:

  • Reports to Director of Programs and Executive Director.
  • Manages and supports the selection, placement and monitoring of approximately 120 current grantees.
  • Organizes orientations for grantees to provide information on the academic system and culture.
  • Supports the application, review and interview processes of candidates.
  • Administers the program budget and grant payments.
  • Advises grantees on grant policies to ensure compliance, and monitors grant progress.
  • Coordinates with cooperating agencies such as the Institute for International Education (IIE), LASPAU, and the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) on placement, immigration, and monitoring processes.
  • Acts as a liaison with university representatives.
  • Assists with the visa immigration procedures.
  • Trains and supervises support staff for the program administration.
  • Participates in occasional outreach activities and promotion trips.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred. One higher education degree must be from a U.S. university.
  • Experience living, working and/or studying abroad.
  • Minimum 3 years professional experience, preferably in international education, program management or a related field.
  • Fluency in English and Spanish required.
  • Excellent multi-tasking, problem solving, time management, and event planning skills.
  • Strong interpersonal communication, analytical, written and oral presentation skills with the ability to communicate cross culturally in a binational setting.
  • Reporting and administrative writing.
  • Effective personnel and budget management skills.
  • Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and database management proficiency.
  • The ideal candidate is highly responsible, flexible and adaptable, has team spirit and works well under pressure.

Work Conditions:

  • Attractive working conditions.
  • Three month trial period.
  • The permanent position includes benefits superior to those required by Mexican law.

Contact:

  • To be considered, immediately send your cover letter, resume, a copy of an official transcript of the highest degree earned and the contact information for three references to Gustavo Ruiz de Esparza, Director of Administration, ruiz@comexus.org.mx
  • The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until June 16th. Once the correct candidate is identified, he or she will be hired for an immediate start date.

For more information on COMEXUS please go to www.comexus.org.mx

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