Arabic-L:PEDA:Resident Director Job, Arabic Oversees Flagship Program, Alexandria or Amman

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1) Subject:Resident Director Job, Arabic Oversees Flagship Program, Alexandria or Amman

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Date: 19 May 2011
From:Armine Poghikyan <apoghikyan at americancouncils.org>
Subject:Resident Director Job, Arabic Oversees Flagship Program, Alexandria or Amman

Resident Director, Arabic Overseas Flagship Program
Location

Alexandria, Egypt or Amman, Jordan

Description

The Flagship Resident Director serves as the American Councils representative and in-country Program Director for participants on the Arabic Overseas Flagship Program, an intensive language training program at the Alexandria University in Egypt or the University of Jordan for learners already at the intermediate level of proficiency in Arabic. The Flagship Resident Director represents American Councils in his/her actions and words during the tenure of appointment. S/he must be available to program participants on a daily basis; observe student classes and meet regularly with teachers, administrators, and students; and arrange group travel and cultural programs. The Flagship Resident Director must be available to participants during any emergencies that arise and must communicate regularly with the Arabic Overseas Flagship program staff in Washington, DC. The Flagship Resident Director is responsible for managing the program’s in-country finances, including making routine office purchases and submitting a monthly expense report to American Councils. Please see more information about the Flagship Program at http://flagship.americancouncils.org.

Prior to departure for Egypt or Jordan, the Flagship Resident Director must attend an orientation with American Councils in Washington, DC He/she will then travel to Jordan to join program participants who will be starting their academic year program in early June. The Resident Director will stay for the summer and possibly the fall and spring semesters and return to Washington with the group at the end of the program in late May. By mutual decision the Resident Director may continue on to the 2012-13 program. 

The Flagship Resident Director reports to the Flagship Program Manager.

Responsibilities

• Serves as academic and personal counselor for American Councils program participants; 
• Serves as a liaison between American Councils and the host institute administration to ensure that the academic and cultural program proceeds as agreed; 
• Observes classes occasionally for purposes of evaluation of the academic program and communicates with teachers, the host institution, and American Councils regarding the classroom situation;
• Secures medical treatment for students as necessary; accompanying students to hospitals and physician appointments during all medical emergencies; 
• Enforces American Councils rules as well as those of the Jordanian host institute; 
• Meets weekly and as circumstances require with the teachers to discuss issues related to teaching, and makes sure to implement the program’s objectives; 
• Communicates weekly with the American Councils Washington office, reporting any problems regarding participants' health, academic performance, or behavior, and general group/program updates; and within two weeks of program conclusion submit a final report, program grades and test scores; 
• Ensures that in-country travel and excursion program is arranged as agreed and outlined in American Councils materials; 
• Manages program finances and submit monthly expense reports accounting for all American Councils program expenditures; 
• Coordinates program logistics, including visits from outside inspectors, and communicates logistical details to DC-based staff; and
• Using university and community contacts, develops a host family network for those students who prefer homestays to university housing; alternatively Resident Director is responsible for ensuring that student housing is adequate and appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Arabic language or area studies or equivalent; 
• Advanced Arabic language skills --written and oral (minimum “Level 3” as defined by OPI ; 
• U.S. Citizenship required; Study, work, or extensive travel experience in Jordan; 
• Experience overseeing and guiding college or high school student groups; 
• Strong demonstrated skills in academic and personal counseling; Strong demonstrated skills in general financial accountability, ideally relating to managing an office or program overseas. 
• Strong demonstrated skills in study abroad program management and/or development. 
• Strong demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to multitask and thrive in a busy work environment.
• Demonstrated flexibility and resourcefulness in program and/or staff management.

To apply for this position, please visit: http://www.americancouncils.org/empDetail.php?emp_id=Mjc4
 
Arminé Poghikyan
Program Manager for Arabic Overseas Flagship Language Programs

Tel: 202-833-7522
Fax: 202-872-9178
apoghikyan at americancouncils.org

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