Job Opening: Summer Resident Director, Central Asia

[Vladka Shikova]

Summer Resident Director
American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS
Russian/Eurasian Outbound Programs
Dushanbe, Tajikistan

Position Description

SUMMARY:
The Dushanbe Summer Resident Director assists undergraduate and graduate students participating in the Eurasia Regional Language Program as they adjust to life and study abroad.  He/she serves as one of American Councils chief representatives 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 arrange group travel and cultural programs. The Dushanbe Summer Resident Director must be available to participants during any emergencies that arise and must communicate regularly with the American Councils Tajikistan country director and the Eurasian Outbound program staff in Washington, DC.  

Prior to departure for Tajikistan, the Summer Resident Director must attend American Councils orientation programs: for both resident directors, and for participants. He/she must travel to Tajikistan with the student group at the beginning of the program and return to Washington, DC with the group at the end of the program. The Summer Resident Director reports to the Tajikistan Country Director and the Eurasian Outbound Office Senior Program Manager in Washington, DC. 

QUALIFICATIONS:
·	Bachelor's degree or higher in Tajik/Russian language or area studies or equivalent;
·	Advanced Tajik and/or Russian language skills - written and oral (Minimum 2/2+ on ACTFL scale or equivalent);
·	Study, work, or extensive travel experience in Central Asia;
·	Experience overseeing and guiding groups;
·	Demonstrated skills in academic and personal counseling; and
·	Demonstrated skills in general financial accountability.

ANTICIPATED EMPLOYMENT DATES: mid June to mid August 2006 with possible continuation in fall 2006

MORE INFORMATION: visit our employment section at www.americancouncils.org 

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

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).  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.  American Councils manages a budget funded from multiple sources of approximately $50M, employs a staff of more than 400, and operates offices in 16 countries in Eurasia.

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