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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Program Manager, International Visitor Leadership Program (Contingent Upon Funding) - **Company:** American Councils For International Education: Actr/accels, Inc. - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $90,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Databases, Microsoft Office, Program Design Languages - **Published:** August 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=85d9ab8815519862 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in international education, public administration, international relations, or a related field. * Minimum 5-7 years of experience with federally funded international programs or exchanges * Experience managing, motivating, and developing staff in a complex environment * Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. * Experience working with international participants and wide array of stakeholders. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Familiarity with U.S. government grant or cooperative agreement environments, including reporting and compliance expectations. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Preferred: * Master's degree in a related field. * Experience with U.S. Department of State-funded professional exchange programs. * Experience related to workforce development, community colleges, or industry-education partnerships. * Exposure to monitoring and evaluation or learning frameworks. * Experience with databases or grants management systems. * Experience in study abroad or working/living overseas; and * Foreign language proficiency. ## Description Program Operations, Coordination, and Fiscal Management * Supervise implementation of all IVLP project assignments ensuring alignment across activities, timelines, and deliverables. * Develop and monitor program implementation requirements, including meeting DOS IVLP materials submissions, and workflow requirements. * Lead, develop, and implement internal review of IVLP project proposals and program books. * Identify, escalate, and resolve operational, compliance, or scheduling risks in coordination with senior leadership. * Review and approve payments for project related expenses and maintain budget oversight. * Serve as lead programmer for a small number of IVLP projects, involving all aspects of program design and implementation Management and Supervision * Supervise up to six staff members responsible for implementing assigned IVLP programs * Oversee hiring, onboarding, and ongoing staff training activities * Lead team and individual goal setting and performance review activities Stakeholder and Partner Engagement * Liaise effectively with the U.S. Department of State and other IVLP stakeholders on program implementation matters. * Represent the program in external meetings, briefings, and partner discussions * Represent the team and organization at IVLP Network meetings, conferences, and activities. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting * Oversee monitoring and evaluation activities across assigned projects * Draft or oversee substantive portions of required programmatic reports, data submissions, and success stories. * Ensure compliance with all program regulations and IVLP Standard Operating Procedures, American Councils is committed to providing employment opportunities for all individuals, in accordance with current federal regulations. Our focus is on ensuring that all individuals have equal access to employment and advancement opportunities based on merit. American Councils' commitment to employment opportunity is driven by federal requirements, including Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act (supporting individuals with disabilities) and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) (protecting covered veterans). We also ensure our employment practices comply with all applicable regulations, including E-Verify requirements for work eligibility. 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