Program Manager, Fellowship Affairs

Position Summary

CFR’s Fellowship Program offers unique opportunities for mid-career and senior-career professionals focusing on international relations. The programaffords fellows the opportunity tobroaden their perspective of foreign affairs and to pursue proposed research, with a placement at CFR or another institution in New York City,Washington, DC, or selective international locations.

The program manager will report tothe directoroffellowship affairs on all activities related to the fellowship program. The program manager will be part of a dynamic team working on activities in both Washington, DC, and New York.

This full-time position can be based in either CFR’s New York office or Washington office at least three days per week. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays are considered institutional anchor days where all staff are required to be onsite. Effective Monday, September 14, 2026, CFR employees will be based on-site at least four days per week. CFR’s remote working schedule is subject to change.

• Managemarketing and promotion efforts for the program and research new marketingoutlets,
• Participate in the recruitment process for the program, including but not limited to, collecting applications, serving as the first screener, distributing applications for review, and other recruitmentlogistics,
• Assistthe director andselectedfellows on placements,
• Respond to general applicant inquiriesregardingthe application process and interviews,
• Write, draft, edit,and proofreadprogram content,
• Assistin overseeing the program’s budget management, including monitoring grant information, preparing vouchers for reimbursement, and drafting reports,
• Coordinateeventlogisticsfor information sessions and conferences, travel support, and help to prepare materials for distribution,
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Experience

• Bachelor of Arts in International Relations or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years’ work experience that includes programming and/or project management experience and budgetary experience.
  
  Prior fellowship/academic program coordination experience preferred.

Related Skills & Other Requirements

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, as well as ability to multi-task and meet deadlines,
• Ability to work independently andto coordinate multiple assignments,
• Excellent writing and communication skills. Able to work with all levels of faculty and staff,
• Outstanding professional judgment and demeanor,
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment, both independently and as part of a team,
• Excellent computer and database management skills.

• Please submit a résumé and cover letter stating your interest in the position.

• The full-time annual compensation range for this position is $78,000-$87,000, depending on experience.
• In addition to competitive salaries, CFR provides employees with an outstanding benefits package.