Program Officer, Russian and Eurasian Outbound Programs

[Billie Young]

Program Officer
Russian and Eurasian Outbound Programs
Washington, DC

SUMMARY:
Based in Washington, DC, the program officer for Russian and Eurasian Outbound Programs administers language study and research programs for U.S. scholars and students in the NIS and central Europe, in particular, the Advanced Russian Language and Area Studies Program and the Summer Russian Language Teachers Program.  The program officer reports directly to the program manager for Russian and Eurasian Outbound Programs.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
· Serve as Russian programs advisor to applicants, participants, family members of participants, and study abroad representatives as needed;
· Manage accounts payables and receivables for program;
· Process and evaluate potential participant applications for committee review and selection;
· Organize selection committees and inspection visits;
· Ensure financial support for Resident Directors' operational expenses and process monthly expense reports;
· Prepare acceptance materials for program participants;
· Participate in management of partner institute relations;  monitor adherence to contractual terms in partner institute agreements;
· Manage participant database;
· Oversee program advertising and recruitment;
· Assist in writing, compiling and editing government reports and proposals;
· Serve as primary contact for the Advanced Russian Language and Area Studies Program;
· Plan and conduct pre-departure orientations for participants;
· Provide logistical support for individual researchers and/or language students in the Central Asian states of the former Soviet Union;
· Maintain Russian host family database;
· Oversee all aspects of the Summer Russian Language Teachers Program. 

QUALIFICATIONS:
· Bachelor's degree in Russian-related field or equivalent work experience; graduate degree strongly preferred;
· Excellent written and oral communication skills;
· Proficiency in Russian;
· Outstanding organizational skills;
· Previous program administration experience;
· Database and spreadsheet skills preferred;
· Expertise in Central Asian Republics preferred;
· Knowledge of budgetary procedures, especially with regard to government grants preferred.

TO APPLY:
Send letter/resume and salary requirements to PO-Outbound 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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