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 creating a more peaceful world through exchange 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. 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 multiculturalism and international understanding and cooperation. To do this, we embody the following values:
IIE is committed to fostering an environment that values accountability, cultural awareness, and shared growth by embedding principles of fairness and inclusion into our organizational culture. We offer tailored learning and development programs to help team members and stakeholders deepen their understanding, share knowledge, and align expectations. For more details on the specific steps IIE has taken and our expanding partnerships, please visit our main initiatives page here.
We prioritize listening to and uplifting voices from around the world. Driven by volunteer contributions from team members across IIE and support from leadership, we’ve introduced employee resource groups, providing a space for colleagues with shared interests, goals, or identities to connect, grow, and collaborate. These groups aim to strengthen networks, offer resources for personal and professional development, and gather valuable feedback to guide meaningful improvements within the organization.
Voluntarily Created Employee 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.