IREX
The Senior Program Officer leads the day-to-day implementation of an international academic year fellowship program for mid-career professionals, ensuring high-quality experiences across U.S. host institutions. This role involves overseeing fellow advising, managing host institution partnerships, coordinating professional enrichment activities, and ensuring compliance with U.S. Department of State requirements. The position requires strong program management skills, experience with international participants, and the ability to guide cross-functional teams.
Headquarters
Washington, District Of Columbia, United States
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
1968
IREX is a global nonprofit organization that designs and implements education, leadership, youth, workforce, governance, and digital development programs to promote a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world. Working across regions including the Americas, Africa, Asia, Europe & Eurasia, and the Middle East and North Africa, IREX partners with governments, communities, and funders to deliver practical programs and capacity building. The organization combines program delivery with applied learning, research, and impact measurement to scale solutions that strengthen civic trust, workforce readiness, and opportunities for young people. Its guiding motto is “Investing in people. Inspiring change.”
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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