Academic Director-Ukraine

[Billie Young]

Academic Director
Kiev, Ukraine

SUMMARY:
The Academic Director is a mid-to-senior-level position, reporting to the Chief of Party, with primary responsibility assisting in the management of a comprehensive Business Education program in Kiev, Ukraine aimed at higher education reform. This is a full-time position.


RESPONSIBILITIES: 
           
· Promote the development of undergraduate and MBA programs at selected Ukrainian higher education institutions.  The Academic Coordinator will manage:
1. curriculum development initiatives 
2. educational materials development (textbooks, case studies and other  materials in local languages)
3.  faculty training and continuing education programs
4. internships and study tours for Ukrainian professors and administrators to U.S., Polish and other CEE institutions

· Assist Ukrainian business programs in developing program accreditation models and seeking accreditation from key overseas professional associations. The Academic Coordinator will :
1 work with accreditation bodies (AACSB, EQUIS, EFMD, and/or CEEMAN) to advise Ukrainian institutions seeking their accreditation. 
2 Advise Ukrainian institutions on curriculum adjustments needed to meet international standards.
3 Organize advocacy programs aimed at Ukrainian government offices (Ministry of Education and Science) and local businesses to garner support for innovative curricula and teaching materials and recognition of the credentials of graduates from these programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:
· Ph.D. in Business or Business Education or equivalent of 10+ years experience
· USAID administrative experience
· Experience in the NIS, especially the Ukraine
· Russian and/or Ukrainian language skills is preferred



TO APPLY:
Send letter/resume and salary requirements to Academic Dir-Ukraine 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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