job openings - CIEE Resident Staff in St. Petersburg

[Karen Dubrule]

     The following positions in St. Petersburg, Russia may be of interest
     to members of the list.  Please direct inquiries to the address at the
     end of the announcement and please distribute announcement as
     appropriate to other lists. Further information including detailed job
     descriptions may also be obtained at the Council Web site at
     www.ciee.org by clicking on the button marked, "Employment
     Opportunities".

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     1) Resident Director, ACADEMIC YEAR 1998-99
        Council Russian Language Program in St. Petersburg

     2) Assistant Resident Director, ACADEMIC YEAR 1998-99
        Council Russian Language Program in St. Petersburg

     3) Resident Director, SUMMER 1998
        Council Russian Language Program in St. Petersburg

     4) Assistant Resident Director, SUMMER 1998
        Council Russian Language Program in St. Petersburg
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     The Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) seeks
     applications for the positions of Resident Director and Assistant
     Resident Director at CIEE's Council Study Center at St. Petersburg
     State University for Summer 1998 and the 1998-99 Academic Year.
     Applicants may apply for either term or both terms (please specify
     in cover letter).

     The Resident Director (RD) will act as the on-site supervisor of
     Council's academic programs at St. Petersburg State University. S/he
     will oversee all aspects of the Russian Language Program and act as
     liaison between student and Russian faculty as well as between Russian
     administrators and CIEE headquarters in New York.

     The Assistant Resident Director (ARD) is responsible to the Resident
     Director to give help as needed. In addition, s/he will oversee the
     non-academic portion of the program including field trips, cultural
     excursions, and volunteer opportunities.

     Preference will be given to those with the following qualifications:

     1) Near-native fluency in Russian.

     2) An extended period of residency in Russia, preferably in St. Petersburg.

     3) Knowledge of and experience with the Russian university system.

     4) Candidates with at least an M.A. or equivalent in Russian language
        or Area Studies (for ARD position); Doctoral Candidates and Ph.D's
        preferred for position of RD.

     5) Candidates available for at least a two-year appointment.

     6) Excellent administrative experience and organizational skills
        including computer knowledge of Microsoft Office including
        Microsoft Works, Excel, and Expensable.

     7) Previous group leadership in Russia.

     8) Experience working with U.S. undergraduates.

     Closing date for applications is February 21, 1998.  To apply, please
     specify exactly which job you are interested in and send letter,
     c.v./resume, salary requirements and full contact information for three
     references to:

     Russia Search Committee
     International Study Programs
     Council on International Educational Exchange
     205 East 42nd Street
     New York, NY  10017-5706
     Fax: (212) 822-2779

     Further information including a detailed job description may also be
     obtained at the Council Web site at www.ciee.org by clicking on the
     button marked, "Employment Opportunities". *No phone calls or email
     inquiries please*. Salary is commensurate with experience. Excellent
     benefits package included.

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     The Council on International Educational Exchange is a nonprofit,
     nongovernmental organization dedicated to helping people gain
     understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop skills for living in a
     globally interdependent and culturally diverse world. Founded in 1947,
     Council has developed a wide variety of programs and services
     primarily for students and teachers at secondary through university
     levels. Today, with over 700 professionals working in 30 countries,
     Council has become one of the world's leading operators of
     international exchange programs and related services and has been
     operating programs in St. Petersburg for 30 years.