Job Opening

[Billie Young]

Program Assistant
Junior Faculty Development (JFDP) - Washington, DC

Position Description

SUMMARY:
The Junior Faculty Development Program Assistant reports to the department program manager, with primary responsibility for administrative tasks associated with the JFDP.  The Program Assistant works closely with the Program Manager and Officers to coordinate and support activities associated with the administration of an eleven-month exchange program for faculty from Eurasia to engage in course development, teaching methodology and professional opportunities.  The Program Assistant helps support program-related matters including host university advertising and recruitment, selection and placement of participants, participant management, as well as logistical issues connected with participant travel, orientation, housing, stipends and professional development reimbursement. 


RESPONSIBILITIES:

Position Specific Responsibilities
Responsible for administration of all elements of special JFDP Program initiatives.This includes, but is not limited to:
· Assisting with the preparation and distribution of program-related materials
 for publicity campaign
· Assisting in preparing and managing host university recruitment efforts;
· Assisting with computer support services in creating, maintaining, and 
  integrating the JFDP participant, alumni and financial databases; and
· Assisting in the creation, formatting and maintenance of documents for the 
  JFDP Web-site including materials related to financial policy matters, 
  professional development fund, and participant profiles.

Team Responsibilities
· Assists in organizing and executing orientations and conferences, including 
 arranging travel, accommodations, guest speakers, cultural events and 
 banquets, as well as preparing and executing seminars and workshops for 
 participants; and
· Assists in the administration of participants' recruitment, selection and 
  placement

General Program Administration
· Facilitates the overseas and domestic travel of program staff, consultants 
  and JFDP participants, including correspondence with American Councils' 
  field offices, participants, and host institutions, travel itinerary requests, 
  preparation of informational materials, and visa processing
· Provides maintenance support to JFDP participants in the U.S., including,  
  but not limited to travel, housing, insurance matters, payment of monthly 
  stipends and bills, professional development reimbursements, and 
  consistent and regular correspondence;
· Reviews participants' academic progress and activities, including analyzing 
  academic plans, reports, and internship proposals; 
· Acts as a liaison with host institutions;
· Manages dependent-request process including correspondence with 
  American Councils' field offices, participants, and host institutions, 
  preparation of materials and visa processing; and
· Upholds the program's grant terms with respect to participants' activities 
  and expenses during the program.
 
 QUALIFICATIONS:
· Strong writing and communication skills, (Eurasian language skills 
  preferable)
· Demonstrated organizational ability
· Demonstrated problem-solving skills
· Ability to manage multiple priorities quickly and effectively
· Ability to work independently while contributing to an overall team effort
· Proven effectiveness in a cross-cultural work environment
· Effective interpersonal skills
· Strong computer programming and database skills

TO APPLY:
Send letter/resume and salary requirements to PA JFDP 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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