Comexus- Program Officer Job Description

The U.S.-Mexico Commission for Educational and Cultural Exchange
COMEXUS
Program Officer Job Description

In order to promote mutual understanding between both countries, COMEXUS administers the Fulbright- Garcia Robles educational and cultural exchange programs that support studying, teaching, research and professional development in the U.S. and Mexico. The Program Officer manages and supports the selection, placement, grant budgets, and monitoring of Fulbright grantees.

Responsibilities:

Reports to Director of Programs and Executive
Manages and supports the selection, placement and monitoring of approximately 65
Supports the application, review and interview processes of
Collaborate in selecting public schools as placement for grantees.
Administers the program budget and grant
Advises grantees on grant policies to ensure compliance, and monitors grant
Coordinates with cooperating agencies such as the Institute for International Education (IIE), IREX, and the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) on placement, immigration, and monitoring
Prepare US grantees before arrival in Mexico with grant terms and conditions, collaborate in their Welcome Orientation (for all US grantees) with several information sessions and different speakers or activities; Monitoring of grantees in Mexico. Coordinating visa processing (for both Mexican and US grantees); Coordinating grant payments and flights purchase or reimbursements;
Trains and supervises support staff for the program
Participates in occasional outreach activities and promotion trips.
Other duties as

Qualifications:

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

Work Conditions:

Attractive working
Three month trial
The permanent position includes benefits superior to those required by Mexican

Contact:

To be considered, send your cover letter, resume, a copy of an official transcript of the highest degree earned and the contact information for three references to Alma Lilia Calderon Pita, Director of Administration, calderon@comexus.org. mx.
The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until we cover the position. Immediate start

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

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