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Our Culture

We are fortunate to have some of the most committed and respected people in international education and scholarship management as part of our worldwide team. We strive to create the best work environment possible to support ongoing employee development and growth.

Working at IIE is not just a job; it’s a place to build a rewarding career.

IIE’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA), now and throughout our history, is a critical part of our effort to engage thoughtfully with all of our internal and external constituents around the world and reaffirms our deep commitment to these principles. We believe that racism and inequality are and have been inherently contradictory to our mission. And while IIE has worked for over a century to build a more peaceful, equitable world, we recognize that there is much work yet to do. We support programs with a universal commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, multiculturalism, and international understanding and cooperation.

IIE’s DEIA Initiative is focused on action and accountability with defined goals, culture, and competency awareness by embedding DEIA into our culture. We provide education and engagement opportunities through custom learning and development initiatives to bolster knowledge, sharing, and expectations for our team members and stakeholders. To learn more about specific actions IIE has taken and IIE’s growing DEIA partnerships, please visit the main DEIA page here.

We are invested in hearing and valuing all voices worldwide across the organization. The DEIA Initiative is action-oriented, developed and led by team members throughout IIE, and championed by leadership. DEIA affinity groups have been established to provide a platform for colleagues with similar identities, interests, and goals to connect with each other and foster professional and personal development. With these groups, we hope to provide team members with an opportunity to strengthen their networks, access resources for personal/professional growth, and provide IIE with feedback to help drive positive change within the organization.

DEIA affinity groups currently available:

  • Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage
  • Black Heritage
  • Hispanic/Latinx Heritage
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Mental Health and Well-Being
  • Disability & Accessibility

Our Community

Our global IIE Community is made up of so many wonderful people who all work together to deliver on our mission. Having a network of supportive colleagues also makes our jobs easier and our workday all the more fulfilling!  IIE’s offices all over the world follow a hybrid work schedule that allows team members the flexibility of telework and in-office work.

Team Member Spotlight Series

We spoke with IIE team members about their experience working at the Institute of International Education in support of advancing scholarship, building economies, and promoting access to opportunity around the world. Hear from them below:

Allan Thomas, Lead, Internal Audit:
Danielle Alperin, Assistant Director, Scholar Rescue Fund:
Catherine Guzman, Director, Strategic Product:

Our Offices

Our collaborative workspaces allow for intentional gathering to meet our mission and connect with one another. Take a virtual tour below of IIE’s largest offices in NY and DC.

IIE’s global headquarters are located on the 36th floor of New York’s iconic One World Trade Center, the space features sweeping panoramic views with floor to ceiling windows, a quiet room, a staff café, flexible workspaces to accommodate our hybrid schedules, discounts to the WTC Observatory, and an amenity space on the 64th floor where team members and guests can gather and connect.

The IIE DC office is centrally located at 1350 I Street, NW and features flexible workspaces to accommodate hybrid work schedules and creative collaboration, a quiet room, a bike room, a fitness center, rooftop access, and a staff café for gathering. Team members also have access to a tenant lounge on the first floor.