Job Announcement

[Beyer, Tom]

> The Middlebury College School in Russia
>
> The Middlebury College School in Russia seeks one or two Resident
> Coordinators to work with American students for a period of 10 months,
> with the possibility of renewal.  Middlebury College has programs at
> Moscow, Voronezh and Yaroslavl State universities.   Those sites in
> need of coordinators will be determined within the next month.
> Coordinators will function independently on campus but will consult
> regularly by e-mail with fellow resident coordinators and with
> supervising staff in Middlebury and Moscow.
>
> Responsibilities:
>
>       Administration of the local office of the School in Russia,
> including monthly financial reports
>       Act as first resort for student problems
>       Serve as liaison between students and administration/professors
> of the host university
>       Serve as academic advisor/evaluator (some tutorial work may be
> required)
>       Accompany students on field trips and excursions/assist
> university in organization of such trips
>       Assist with orientations and de-orientations
>
> Qualifications:
>
>       Bachelor's degree (minimum)
>       Ability to work independently
>       Interest in working with students
>       Fluent Russian
>       In-country living and travel experience
>       Familiarity with computers and e-mail (preferably Macintosh)
>       Prior resident advisor or teaching experience preferred, but not
> required
>       Student services or similar experience preferred, but not
> required
>
> Benefits:
>
>       Housing for 10 months
>       Monthly stipend of $1,800 per month
>       Comprehensive medical insurance
>       $1200 (maximum) allowance for round trip travel from the US to
> host city and return
>
> Start date is August 1, 1998; orientation at Middlebury College in
> late July.  Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and
> resume (no phone calls please) no later than April 20, 1998 to:
>
> Human Resources
> Middlebury College
> Service Building
> Middlebury, VT 05753
>
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