Summer Resident Directors

[Billie Young]

Summer Resident Director
Russian/Eurasian Outbound Programs
St. Petersburg/Vladimir, Russia


SUMMARY:
The Resident Director serves as the American Councils representative and in-country program director for participants on the American Councils Advanced Russian Language and Area Studies Program.  The Resident Director represents American Councils in his/her actions and words during the tenure of appointment.  S/he must be available to program participants on a daily basis; observe student classes and meet regularly with teachers, administrators, and students; and must be both visible and approachable in the dormitory and institute, and on all group excursions.  The Resident Director must be available to participants during any emergencies that might arise. 

Prior to departure for Russia, the Resident Director must attend both American Councils orientation programs: for resident directors, and for participants.

The Resident Director reports to the Russian/Eurasian Outbound Program Manager and Program Officers.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: 
· Serve as academic and personal counselor for American Councils program participants;
· Serve as a liaison between American Councils and the host institute administration to ensure that the academic and cultural program proceeds as agreed;
· Secure medical treatment for students as necessary;
· Enforce American Councils rules as well as those of the Russian host institute;
· Communicate regularly with the American Councils Washington office, reporting any problems regarding participants' health, academic performance, or behavior, and general group/program updates; and within two weeks of program conclusion submit a final report, program grades and test scores; 
· Ensure that in-country travel and excursion program is arranged as agreed and outlined in American Councils materials;  
· Manage program finances and submit monthly expense reports accounting for all American Councils program expenditures;
· Coordinate program logistics, including visits from outside inspectors, and communicate logistical details to DC-based staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:
· Bachelor's degree in Russian language or area studies or equivalent;
· Strong Russian language skills -- written and oral;
· Study, work, or extensive travel experience in Russia;
· Experience overseeing and guiding groups (prefer experience with students and/or youth); and
· Demonstrated skills in academic and personal counseling.
· 
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.

Summer Assistant Resident Director
Russian/Eurasian Outbound Programs
Moscow, Russia


SUMMARY:
The assistant resident director works in close conjunction with the American Councils resident director in Moscow.  At the resident director's request, she/he provides logistical and emergency support to participants in the Russian Language and Area Studies Program (RLASP), a seven-week Russian language program for graduate and undergraduate students.  She/he also serves as the chief contact person for the American Councils Summer Russian Language Teachers Program, which brings approximately twelve American teachers of Russian to Moscow State University for six weeks of course work in Russian language, pedagogy, culture, and linguistics. S/he must be available to Summer Russian Teacher program participants on a daily basis; observe Summer Russian Teacher classes, and meet no less than once a week with Moscow State University instructors and administrators. The assistant resident director must be both visible and approachable in the dormitory and institute, and on all group excursions.  The assistant resident director must be available to Summer Russian Teachers Program participants and to the resident director for any emergencies that might arise. 

Prior to departure for Russia, the Assistant Resident Director must attend American Councils orientation programs for resident directors and for participants in Washington, DC.

The assistant Resident Director reports to the Russian/Eurasian Outbound Program Manager.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: 
· Serve as academic and personal counselor for Summer Russian Teachers program participants;
· Serve as a liaison between American Councils and the host institute administration to ensure that the Summer Russian Teachers academic and cultural program proceeds as agreed;
· Secure medical treatment for Summer Russian Teacher program participants as necessary;
· Enforce American Councils rules as well as those of the Russian host institute;
· Coordinate program logistics, including participant visa registration, inspection visits, and domestic and international travel;
· Communicate regularly with the American Councils Washington office, reporting any problems regarding participants' health, academic performance, or behavior, and general group/program updates;
· Assist resident director in arranging in-country travel and excursion program for RLASP participants; arrange weekly excursions for Summer Teacher Program participant depending on participant requests/interest. 
· Submit participant grades to Washington DC office;
· Submit final report, evaluations, and other documents at end of program;
· Manage program finances and submit monthly expense reports.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Bachelor's degree or higher in Russian language or area studies or equivalent;
· Strong Russian language skills -- written and oral;
· Study, work, or extensive travel experience in Russia;
· Experience overseeing and guiding groups (prefer experience with students and/or youth); and
· Demonstrated skills in academic and personal counseling.

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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