Director, Program Administration - FIU in DC (Washington, D.C.)

Florida International University (FIU) is a distinguished top 50 public research university located in Miami, renowned for its vibrant multicultural community comprising 55,000 students from all 50 states and over 140 countries. With more than 200 undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs—including medicine and law—FIU serves a diverse, global student population and boasts an alumni network of over 340,000. As a Carnegie R1 institution, FIU is at the forefront of impactful research in areas such as environmental resilience, health initiatives, technology, and innovation. The university is home to prominent research centers like the Wall of Wind and the Institute of Environment, reflecting its commitment to advancing knowledge and solutions that address global challenges. FIU’s faculty members include leaders in their fields, such as National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars, and MacArthur Genius Fellows, emphasizing the university’s dedication to academic excellence and innovation.

The university seeks a highly skilled and dynamic Director to join its Washington, DC-based team. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Government Affairs, the Director will play a key role in advancing FIU's national reputation by managing and coordinating the FIU in DC briefing center’s operations and programming. This central position involves acting as the university’s ambassador, ensuring an exceptional visitor experience, overseeing event logistics, and maintaining brand consistency for internal and external stakeholders utilizing the facility. The Director will also be responsible for the development and implementation of programming that includes national voter engagement, Washington-based media efforts, and cultivating relationships with key decision-makers and influencers in the capital.

Beyond event coordination and visitor engagement, the Director will serve as a vital academic liaison, collaborating with various university academic units to coordinate seminars, courses, and executive education in the DC area. This includes management of semester-long, short-term, hybrid, online, and certificate programs for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as local alumni and Washington professionals. The position entails leadership responsibilities over assigned staff and requires working closely with university communications and research partners to promote FIU research achievements through updated and innovative content strategies.

Additional key responsibilities include managing the facility’s day-to-day operations, technical maintenance, and upgrades to keep visitor experiences current and high-quality. The Director is tasked with implementing success metrics and performance dashboards to measure operational effectiveness. The role involves budget management, including holding departmental credit card privileges while adhering to all university financial policies. The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience in managing stakeholder relationships in Washington, DC, possess strong project management skills, and have expertise in coordinating complex academic and public programming.

This position offers a starting salary of $100,000, commensurate with education and experience, under an administrative category with work hours from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The role requires flexibility, including the willingness to travel locally and nationally, and the ability to work occasional evenings or weekends. Candidates must undergo an expanded background check as part of the pre-employment requirements. FIU values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. In applying, candidates must be prepared to provide a comprehensive application including electronic copies of a resume and cover letter.