Program Lead, TechLeaders Exchange (Hybrid)

Locations: Chicago, IL; San Francisco, CA; Washington, DC

Travel: 10 to 25%

About the role

The Institute of International Education (IIE) is hiring a Program Lead for the TechLeaders Exchange. Join a team united by our mission to help people and organizations forge brighter futures through educational exchange and lifelong learning. Working at IIE is more than just a job; it’s a chance to make an impact, collaborate with a passionate team, grow your skills, and contribute to programs that change lives around the world.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director, Technology Exchanges, in delivering high-quality implementation of TechLeaders, ensuring alignment with program goals, timelines, and performance standards across the full program lifecycle.
• Design, develop, and manage delivery of participant and alumni events and activities, as well as special projects, throughout the program lifecycle including the development and monitoring of implementation plans, budgets, status reports, and closeout activities.
• Identify and secure content provider relationships, such as event speakers, trainers, and facilitators, and spearhead a comprehensive plan for team member collaboration and support for events-related programming.
• Manage and conduct sourcing of services from vendors, including caterers, restaurants, event equipment providers, and others. Maintain communication with vendors in preparation for and execution of events.
• Cultivate private-sector partnerships and build industry networks in critical technology fields (AI, biotechnology, space, supply chain, and agri-tech) to secure mentors, host sites, and engagement opportunities for participants and alumni.
• Design, launch, and lead the TechLeaders participant application and selection process.
• Maintain proactive communication with participants and mentors, providing guidance, managing inquiries, and ensuring a clear and positive program experience.
• In consultation with IIE’s Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) team, support the strategy and execution of the MEL plan for TechLeaders, including program reporting to the sponsor and the development, management, and implementation of a yearly strategic action plan to improve program design and delivery.
• Collaborate with IIE program support teams to deliver on the program scope of work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.

Pay

$77,623 – $101,244 yearly salary