Job Opening: Office Director, St. Petersburg

[Billie Young]

Office Director
St. Petersburg, Russia

SUMMARY:
The Office Director is responsible for the overall administration and management of the American Councils office and Educational Advising Center in St. Petersburg.  Responsibilities include program administration; liaison with the local USIS post; ETS testing; alumni activities; student advising; management of the center and office budgets; and staff supervision.  The Office Director serves as the official American Councils representative in St. Petersburg under the direction of Moscow-based Russia Regional Director. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: 
Administrative Duties:
· Oversee all American Councils activity in the main office, EIC and test center;
· Manage the maintenance of all participant document files;
· Respond to inquiries and correspondence related to all programs;
· Assist with recruitment of new recruiters;
· Prepare materials for fall seminar; and
· Provide DC office with finance reports monthly, manage office financial transactions; and prepare budgets every six months.
Alumni Events:
· Manage the implementing and reporting for alumni events; and
· Manage and maintain alumni communications and the alumni center.
Government Liaison:
· Act as liaison with US consulate and ministry officials and report on American Councils program activity
Recruitment/Testing:
· Manage and oversee recruitment activities to assure the timely and proper conduct of competitions.
Orientation:
· Organize and conduct meetings for all finalists, alternates, and parents; and
· Serve as liaison with ministry officials to attend.

QUALIFICATIONS:
· Program administration experience;
· Supervisory experience;
· Fluent in Russian;
· Experience traveling extensively under difficult conditions;
· Experience in budget management;
· BA in relevant field (e.g. Russian language, Russian area studies, education, etc.) required; advanced degree preferred

TO APPLY:
Send letter/resume and salary requirements to PM-OW Search, American Councils, 1776 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 700, Washington, DC  20036.  Fax: 202-872-9178 or 202-833-7523; www.actr.org; email: resumes at actr.org. Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.

The American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS is a private, non-profit educational association and exchange organization devoted to improving education, professional training and research within and regarding the former Soviet Union (FSU).  The American Councils administers academic exchange and training programs in virtually all fields; provides educational advising and academic testing services throughout the FSU; and organizes conferences and seminars in the US and abroad for its membership, exchange participants, alumni, and professional groups.   The American Councils manages a budget funded from multiple sources of approximately $50M, employs a staff of more then 400, and operates offices in 12 countries of the former Soviet Union.

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