Job Opening

[Billie Young]

Program Assistant
Muskie/Freedom Support Act
Graduate Fellowship Program
Washington, DC

Position Description

SUMMARY:
The Program Assistant for the Muskie/Freedom Support Act Graduate Fellowship Program is an entry-level position, reporting to the Muskie Program Manager.  Working in conjunction with other program assistants and program officers, the incumbent is responsible for providing administrative and logistical support to fellows throughout the academic and internship components of the program.  The position also requires coordination of work with staff in field offices in the CIS.


RESPONSIBILITIES: 
· Maintaining regular contact with participants, host university 
  representatives, and internship sponsors; in conjunction with other staff 
  members, providing support and assistance to fellows who are experiencing
  academic, adjustment and/or health problems;
· Preparing stipend, tuition/fee, and other payments, and processing 
  insurance, visa, dependent, and internship documentation;
· Assisting in the processing of participant and host university applications; 
 helping prepare for selection committee meetings; updating participant, 
 university, and applicant databases;
· Facilitating participant placement, travel, housing, and campus arrival/pick-
  up; 
· Assisting in the preparation of reports and review of overseas office 
  expense reports; and
· Answering main office telephone during receptionist's lunch hour 1-2 times 
  per month.


QUALIFICATIONS:
· Bachelor's degree in related field
· Strong writing and communication skills (English and Russian);
· 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; and
· Effective interpersonal skills

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