Our Culture
At IIE, we are proud to have some of the most dedicated professionals in international education and scholarship management as part of our global team. We strive to create an environment where people can do their best work, grow professionally, and build meaningful careers.
Working at IIE is more than just a job; it’s a chance to make an impact. To collaborate with a passionate team, grow your skills, and contribute to programs that change lives around the world.
Our work is guided by values that reflect who we are and how we operate every day. These values are not just words—they shape our decisions, our relationships, and the impact we make around the world. They are intertwined and mutually reinforcing, creating a strong foundation for our culture:
Together, these values guide us in delivering on our commitment to fostering educational exchange and building connections that matter.
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 international exchange 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.