The Commission for Educational Exchange between the U.S., Belgium and Luxembourg is looking to hire a Program Assistant to begin at our offices in Brussels on 1 October 2026.
The primary responsibilities of the Program Assistant include:
- Supporting the U.S. and Foreign Fulbright Program Officers with the competition and selection processes of the Fulbright Belgium, Luxembourg, and Schuman Programs;
- Assisting the Foreign Fulbright Program Officer in providing pre-departure support to Belgian, Luxembourgish, and European Fulbright grantees, including through the J-1 visa application process and through the organization of virtual and in-person programming;
- Assisting the U.S. Fulbright Program Officer in providing in-country support to U.S. Fulbright grantees in Belgium, Luxembourg and the European Union, including through the organization of programming for grantees and alumni in Belgium and Luxembourg;
- Contributing to activities of the EducationUSA Advising Center, including advising appointments, info sessions, and attendance at outreach events across Belgium;
- Supporting the organization of enrichment seminars and other program activities.
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in education, international affairs, intercultural studies, political science, communications, management, or other relevant area of study;
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative;
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and deliver results within tight time frames;
- Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills;
- Excellent knowledge of English;
- Practical experience in the field of educational or cultural exchange.
Candidates with the following qualifications and skills will be preferred:
- Working proficiency of either French or Dutch;
- Prior professional/academic experience in both the United States and Europe.
The Fulbright Commission in Brussels is a small but dynamic team that works hard to promote the mission of the Fulbright Program to increase mutual understanding through academic exchange between the United States and Belgium and Luxembourg. A position at the Fulbright Commission offers a fixed-term full-time contract not exceeding one year with an estimated monthly salary of 2500 EUR brut, flexible hours, networking opportunities, and dedicated funds for professional development opportunities. Additional benefits may include a cell phone plan, reimbursement of public transportation, and hospitalization insurance. The nature of this position may require travel for work and/or occasional work outside normal office hours.
This position is open to all candidates, regardless of citizenship or current location. The successful candidate will be expected to relocate to Brussels, Belgium. If they do not have the right to work within the EU, they will receive a special identity card as an employee of an international organization.
To apply, please email a cover letter and CV to secretary@fulbright.be by noon on 30 July 2026 (CLOSED).