Grants & Finance Coordinator; Hybrid – DoD Programs

Organizational Unit: IIE Organization -> IIE US ->
Department of Defense Projects

Schedule: Full Time

Education: Associate Degree

Location: Washington DC - Washington, DC 20005 US (Primary)

Travel: Less than 10%

The Institute of International Education (IIE) is hiring a Grants & Finance Coordinator to support programs funded by the Defense Language and National Security Education Office (DLNSEO). We invite you to 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. To collaborate with a passionate team, grow your skills, and contribute to programs that change lives around the world.

• Maintains subaward recipient data in Client Relationship Management (CRM) system, following established procedures.
• Assists with the creation and processing of grant documents for technical completeness and accuracy.
• Tracks, coordinates, and processes partner invoice payments and ensures proper execution of reviewer travel and reimbursements.
• Serves as a primary point of contact and liaison with People Soft (IIE's financial system) colleagues.
• Communicates regularly with relevant team members within IIE to ensure consistent awareness of work status, and that all program needs and deliverables are met on time.
• In collaboration with the Program Specialist, coordinates and analyzes program data to meet sponsor deliverables and ad hoc data requests as needed.
• Provides logistical support for webinars, reviewer panels, and trainings.

Qualifications and Experience

Education and

Work Experience:

• Requires an Associate degree and at least two years of related work experience, or a combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• The government contract requires U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Tier-1 (T1) Position of Trust for unclassified access security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree and two years directly relatable work experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team-based structure.
• High level of numeracy and accuracy required.
• Interest in language and culture focused international programs.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications including Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook; internet software and database software.

• Hiring Range: $53,847 - $60,093. A candidate's starting salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, internal organizational equity, and geographic region.
• IIE offers a robust suite of benefits to team members including medical, dental, and vision plans, paid time off and holidays, student loan, tuition and professional development reimbursement programs, retirement plans and a family medical leave benefits. Please visit our careers page for further details.

The Institute of International Education (IIE) offers a flexible hybrid work environment which leverages both office work and telework.

Essential functions are performed in a general office setting with low noise. Job demands may require long periods of sitting; telephone work and/or computer work, as well as interactions with other team members and external stakeholders. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

IIE is committed to offering a respectful work environment free from discrimination and harassment. We are committed to employing and promoting individuals based on their merits, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizen status, status with regards to public assistance or any other protected classification.