Job: Prog. Rep. for Schools Abroad in Russia (fwd)

[Devin P Browne]

This looks like a fun job!

Devin P Browne
dpbrowne+ at pitt.edu

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Date: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 12:42:38 -0400 (EDT)
From: Center for Civil Society International <ccsi at u.washington.edu>
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Subject: Job: Prog. Rep. for Schools Abroad in Russia


                       Program Representative

Middlebury College is seeking a Program Representative to promote the
Schools Abroad and Language Schools, and to assist as coordinator of the
School in Russia.

Responsibilities

Plans and executes travel to approx. 25+ U.S. colleges and universities
during the academic year to recruit students for the Middlebury College
Schools Abroad and Language Schools.  Visits may include study abroad
fairs, student meetings, faculty meetings, classroom presentations.
Composes site reports on each school visited.  Acts as a liaison with
administration/professors at schools visited.  Promotes Schools Abroad and
Language Schools at conferences such as AATSEEL, AAASS, and NAFSA.
Assists in developing ideas for creative recruiting and marketing of the
Schools Abroad and Language Schools.  Assists with publications and
marketing material.  Maintains regular contact with present and
prospective School in Russia students to explain program policies,
guidelines, procedures.  Acts as a liaison with parents of School in
Russia students.  Advises students on site placement in Russia.  Answers
phone calls from students, parents, advisors regarding the School in
Russia. Provides information and guidance to Off-Campus study staff on the
School in Russia.  Updates, prepares and distributes orientation materials
for departing US students for Russia. Follows-up with students to ensure
timely submission of all predeparture paperwork.  Collates student visa
applications and submits to Russian consulate.

Qualifications:


 Bachelor's degree

 Prior living/studying experience in Russia

 2-5 years experience in similar position

 Demonstrated enthusiasm for study abroad and language learning

 Solid written and oral communication skills, particularly public speaking

 Strong organizational skills

 Excellent phone skills/manners

 Interest in working with students

 Computer literacy; experience with MS Word and Filemaker Pro

 Strong interpersonal skills

 Functioning level of Russian

 Knowledge of history and current events in FSU

Application Deadline:  As soon as possible; no later than 1 August or
until position is filled.

Start Date: 1 August or soon thereafter.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume (no phone
calls please) to:

    Human Resources
    Middlebury College
    Service Building
    Middlebury, VT  05753


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