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Career Opportunities at USIEF

The United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF), established in 1950, promotes educational exchange between the U.S. and India. USIEF activities are described on www.usief.org.in. USIEF seeks results-oriented candidates with professional experience and a desire to excel for the following position:

Officer - American Program (Delhi)

Basic Functions of the position

Under the general supervision of the Deputy Director, the incumbent:

Provides long and short-term direction to the Fulbright Fellowship program for American citizens

Advises and helps the top management on policy decisions and in strategic planning

Develops robust strategies and goals for the American Program

Supervises and monitors all American program operations

Enhances outreach of the American program

Publicizes opportunities to host US scholars in India

Works with administrative agency in the US to publicize program to American citizens

Interfaces with American Fulbright grantees, alumni and academic institutions

Builds a vibrant USIEF community

The incumbent's major duties and responsibilities include:

1. Strategic planning and setting the agenda for the American Program

Identify annual goals and develop annual work plans at the all-India level for the American Program, including budgeting, recruitment and selection for Fulbright and other fellowship opportunities, outreach, programming with alumni, and designing new program initiatives.

2. Enhance outreach of the American program to untapped geographic and

thematic and pocketsEnable the selection of the American Fulbrighters

Develop and implement an outreach strategy to increase the American grantee pool; Coordinate with own team and regional officers to achieve synergy
Analyze applicant and grantee profiles and compile statistics that will shape outreach plans
Ensure greater outreach to underrepresented institutions
Develop innovative and timely publicity and communication materials
Identify strategic partners for cost-share programs

3. Enable the selection of the American Fulbrighters

Identify, set up and orient the expert committee and selection panel for the selection of American grantees
Supervise and coordinate with own team to ensure quality and timeliness in the selection process
Ensure the selection of the best-fit candidates; Provide robust inputs on the content and context of the proposals / applications
Secure placements/affiliations for scholars from Indian institutions

4. Ensure continual improvements in processes and systems of the American
program

Review and mentor own team and regional officers to ensure full achievement of American program targets
Supervise the overall coordination and communication with short-listed applicants, US government agencies and partner organizations
Ensure smooth travel planning, grant disbursal and visa formalities for the scholars
Arrange orientation programs/individual briefings for scholars, and provide in-country support to scholars during their grant
Manage excellent relationships with the GOI and the Public Affairs Department of U.S. Embassy

5. Deepen customer focus and enhance quality of the American program

Envision, plan and implement events for deepening grantee interface, especially the grantee orientation (one-on-one) and the in-country orientations
Conduct the American Scholar satisfaction survey annually and introduce service innovations based on the outcome of the scholar satisfaction survey
Develop a strategy for regular e-communication with American grantees

6. Build a vibrant USIEF community

Visit / conduct meetings with American grantee in all the regions

Plan and execute programs around American Fulbrighters especially in the Northern region

Envision and facilitate collaborations between Indian and American grantees;

Design and facilitate sessions in conferences on higher education

7. Any other responsibilities as assigned by the Deputy Director or Executive
Director

Requirements for Eligibility:

Essential Qualification required:
Masters degree in any discipline with a demonstrable interest in the higher education sector.

Preferred Qualification:
Ph.D. in any discipline.

Experience:
Minimum 10 years of Professional / Supervisory experience of which minimum five years in envisioning and implementing national-level programs in higher education sector and managing teams. Experience in a multicultural environment in an educational institution or NGO.

Skills:
High Level Oral and Written English Communication; Networking and Liaising Skills; Facilitation and public speaking Skills; Partnership Building Skills; Ability to engage intellectually with visiting scholars and delegations; Strategic Planning skills; Leadership skills, IT Skills Word Processing, Internet/ Email

Knowledge required:
Higher education sector of India and US; Fellowship programs; Budget management

Compensation
Negotiable. Compensation package will be determined on the basis of qualifications and experience, and/or salary history.

Instructions to Apply
Please complete the USIEF EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION FORM and e-mail it as word attachment to careers@fulbright-india.org or send a printed copy to:

Manager (HR)
United States-India Educational Foundation
12 Hailey Road New Delhi -110001

- USIEF Employment Application Form must be sent along with a cover letter
and a detailed CV.

- Incomplete applications and applications without a cover letter and a
detailed CV will not be considered.

- The last date for receiving the completed application forms for the
position is March 15, 2010. Candidates who are shortlisted will be notified.
No telephonic or e-mail enquiries will be entertained.

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