DICS: Job Opening at American Councils for International Education

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Program OfficerSerbia and Montenegro High School Exchange  Washington, DC
FLSA STATUS: Exempt

Position Description

SUMMARY:
Based in Washington, DC, the program officer for the Serbia and Montenegro High School Exchange Program, administers a one-year home-stay program for high school students from Serbia and Montenegro. The program officer reports to the Senior Program Manager, Teaching, Learning, and Citizen Exchange Division.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
·	Coordinates recruitment in Serbia and Montenegro and selection process;  
·	Develops program recruitment materials;
·	Develops reports to the funder regarding student progress;
·	Writes and edits program materials, including website content;
·	Works with U.S. placement entities to ensure that students are successfully carrying out their program, including administrative details of their contracts;
·	Coordinates with overseas staff regarding recruitment, selection, pre-departure orientation, travel, and on-program support for Serbia and Montenegro high school exchange students;
·	Coordinates re-entry workshops and student travel with other secondary school programs;
·	Coordinates and supports pre-departure programs;
·	Develops program publications;
·	Works in consultation with other DC-based staff in the secondary school programs division;
·	Represents the program at various meetings and forums; and
·	Deals with on-program support issues that arise.

QUALIFICATIONS:
·	Bachelor's degree in international studies-related field or equivalent work experience; graduate degree strongly preferred;
·	Excellent written and oral communication skills;
·	Proficiency in English and one or more of the languages spoken in Serbia and Montenegro;
·	Excellent organizational skills;
·	Familiarity with high school students and programs;
·	Good grasp of cultural and exchange issues;
·	Previous program administration experience;
·	Database and spreadsheet skills preferred;
·	Knowledge of budgetary procedures preferred.

TO APPLY:
Send letter/resume and salary requirements to HR Department, American Councils, 1776 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 700, Washington, DC  20036.  Fax: 202-872-9178 or 202-833-7523; email: resumes at americancouncils.org. Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.

American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS is a non-profit, educational association and exchange organization devoted to improving education, professional training and research within and regarding Eastern Europe and Eurasia. American Councils administers academic exchange and training programs in virtually all fields; provides educational advising and academic testing services throughout Eastern Europe and Eurasia; and organizes conferences and seminars in the US and abroad for its membership, exchange participants, alumni, and professional groups. In addition, American Councils organizes and administers citizen exchange programs to promote cross-cultural understanding. American Councils manages a budget funded from multiple sources of approximately $40M, employs a staff of more than 400, and operates offices in 13 countries.

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