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Nijhier Jules
Deputy Director, Howard University - Payne Fellowship
Location: Washington , DC United States
Joined: Mar 27th, 2025
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Howard University class of 2014
Undergrad Major: Classics
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I currently work with Howard University - Payne Fellowship as Deputy Director
I have years of experience working in the Government and Policy industry.
USAID – Donald M. Payne International Development Fellowship; Deputy Director | Howard University - Ralph J. Bunche Center for International Affairs
From July 2022 to June 2025 • 3 year(s)
 Led cross-functional implementation of a $16.3M+ multi-year USAID graduate fellowship initiative, overseeing grant life-cycle management, selections, operations strategy, and stakeholder engagement. Managed complex program portfolio spanning recruitment, fellowship selections, onboarding, and domestic/international placements.
USDA – Foreign Agricultural Service Fellowship Program; Program Manager | Howard University - Ralph J. Bunche Center for International Affairs
From September 2021 to July 2022 • 1 year(s)
 Secured and operationalized a $980k multi-year grant from USDA Foreign Agriculture Service to implement the FAS Fellowship program. Designed and led national recruitment and outreach strategy leveraging regional partnerships and graduate school networks.
DOS – Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship; Sr. Program Manager | Howard University - Ralph J. Bunche Center for International Affairs
From January 2021 to July 2022 • 1 year(s)
 Administered implementation of a $3.16M+ multi-year federally funded fellowship program ensuring strategic alignment and compliance. Led professional development strategy for 105+ Pickering Fellows and alumni, delivering targeted mentorship and compliance oversight.
USDA – APHIS Foreign Affairs Fellowship; Program Manager | Howard University - Ralph J. Bunche Center for International Affairs
From September 2020 to July 2022 • 2 year(s)
 Secured and led execution of a $650k multi-year federal fellowship program, overseeing full-cycle grant management and stakeholder coordination. Designed and implemented data-informed selection and recruitment model with scoring rubrics and training materials.
DOS – Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship; Program Coordinator | Howard University - Ralph J. Bunche Center for International Affairs
From November 2018 to January 2021 • 3 year(s)
 Designed and deployed post-award monitoring infrastructure to track programmatic and compliance milestones for 105+ Pickering Fellows. Coordinated domestic and international internship logistics for over 100 fellows at U.S. Embassies and Consulates globally.
Executive Education & Center for Career Excellence; Program Coordinator | Howard University School of Business
From January 2015 to November 2018 • 3 year(s)
 Expanded and stewarded portfolio of 120+ corporate partnerships, cultivating strategic relationships that generated direct investments including $20k annual funding. Led enterprise-level recruitment and engagement initiatives resulting in 152% EMBA enrollment increase and $2.865M tuition revenue generation.
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