Employment Opportunity, CIEE in Prague

[Karen Dubrule]

     The Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) seeks applications
     for the position of **Resident Director** at CIEE's Council Study Center in
     Prague, Czech Republic for the 1999-2000 academic year.

     The Resident Director's main responsibilities are to act as the
     on-site supervisor for all aspects of the study program at Charles
     University and to counsel and advise students on personal adjustment
     to the study abroad situation.  He or she also certifies to the home
     university of the students that the grades given and the work
     completed meet the standards of the home university.  Other
     responsibilities include arranging the participants' cultural
     activities and excursions for the program, acting as liaison between
     students and faculty as well as between Czech administrators and
     Council headquarters in New York, managing the program budget, and
     assisting with program promotion.

     Qualifications for the position include:

     - Strong proficiency in the Czech language. (required)

     - A prior extended period of residence in the Czech Republic,
     preferably in Prague.

     - Knowledge of and experience with the Czech university system.

     - University-level teaching experience (Doctoral candidates or
     Ph.D.'s preferred). It is strongly preferred that the candidate's
     major field be in East & Central European Studies or related
     field.

     - Previous group leadership, experience working with U.S.
     undergraduates.

     - Experience managing and negotiating program issues.

     - Excellent administrative experience and organizational skills
     including computer knowledge of Microsoft Office with Microsoft Access
     and Windows '95.

     - Candidates available for a two-year appointment.

     To apply, please send a letter (stating any salary requirements),
     c.v., and names/addresses/telephone numbers of three references to:

        Prague Search Committee
        International Study Programs
        Council on International Educational Exchange
        205 East 42nd Street
        New York, NY  10017-5706

     No phone calls please. A full job description and further information
     about CIEE can be obtained on Council's Web site at <www.ciee.org>.

     Deadline for submission:  December 1, 1998 or until position is filled

     Compensation: competitive salary plus excellent benefits package