Employment Opportunity
Jacob Labendz
JLabendz at ACADEMIC-TRAVEL.COM
Mon May 8 19:48:24 UTC 2006
Dear Friends:
I would like to bring the following employment opportunity to your
attention. CET Academic Programs is looking for a Prague Programs
Manager to oversee their two study-abroad programs in the Czech
Republic. The position will is based in the United States. Please feel
free to forward this e-mail to anyone who you feel may be interested in
applying. I look forward to hearing from you soon and would be
delighted to answer any questions that you may have.
Regards,
Jacob Labendz
Prague Programs Manager
CET Academic Programs - Innovators in Study Abroad since 1982
1920 N Street NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20036
Visit us on the web at: www.cetacademicprograms.com
<http://www.cetacademicprograms.com/>
May 2006
Title: Prague Programs Manager
Job location: Initial three months in Washington,
DC
Telecommute from home
office thereafter
Start Date: Second half of July / early August
Supervisor: Mark Lenhart, Director
Description of the Position
The Prague Programs Manager's primary responsibility is to oversee the
marketing and administration of CET's Jewish Studies in Prague and
Central European Studies in Prague study abroad programs and their
associated spring-break trips. The Program Manager must therefore be
capable of managing a number of critical tasks, and he/she must do so
systematically. Responsibilities include marketing all of our current
programs with particular emphasis on Prague, managing key U.S. clients
for Prague, managing the relationship with our Czech partners, managing
the Prague Academic Advisory Boards, overseeing the pricing and
budgeting of the Prague programs and communicating effectively with our
Prague office. The Prague Programs Manager will also supervise the CET
staff in Prague.
The Programs Manager will be a member of the Europe team, and will work
closely with the Director, Director of Marketing and the European
Programs Coordinator.
Responsibilities
Campus Recruiting
* Travel extensively to U.S. colleges and universities to
promote the Prague programs and CET's other programs (approximately 3-4
weeks of travel in the fall and 3-4 weeks in the spring).
* Develop effective campus presentations and visual aids to
promote the Prague programs.
Marketing and Promotion
* Create and implement a marketing plan to increase Prague
enrollment by 100% within two years (fall 2008); develop new marketing
strategies to meet CET's enrollment targets.
* Train other CET staff on effectively promoting CET's Prague
programs.
* Regularly communicate with CET's Director of Marketing and
other staff to ensure that they are abreast of program issues in Prague
and can promote the programs effectively.
* Develop and maintain relationships with faculty in on U.S.
campuses.
* Assist in the creation of new direct mail pieces for the
Prague programs and coordinate several mailings annually; edit brochure
copy annually.
* Attend conferences to promote the programs and develop faculty
and relationships.
* Manage the Prague Academic Advisory Boards. Serve as liaison
between the Boards and the Prague staff, ensuring that proposed changes
are implemented.
* Maintain a Prague faculty database in tour tools for use in
direct marketing campaigns.
* Organize several U.S. faculty visits to Prague.
* Work with Prague staff, current students, and alumni to
regularly update text and photos on the Prague sections of the CET
website.
* Approach Jewish organizations to create and maintain annual
scholarships for students to study with CET in Prague.
* Work with Hillel International in Washington DC, campus
Hillels throughout the country, and other Jewish organizations to
promote the Jewish Studies program through regular meetings, email
newsletters, websites, and direct mail
* Develop institutional partners for the Central European
Studies program and its photography track.
* Enroll and manage the Alternative Spring Break in Prague
program. Work with the Director to decide whether to offer one or two
programs per year.
* When needed, assist with similar marketing projects for other
CET programs in Italy, China, Spain and Vietnam and undertake market
research projects as assigned
Client Management
* Manage CET's relationship with key clients for Prague.
Communicate frequently with study abroad staff and faculty. Regularly
update them on the program and student issues.
Program Administration
* Manage all Prague staff communication, including daily emails
and RD deadline lists. Coordinate communication with other members of
DC's Europe team.
* Provide timely, effective feedback orally and in writing to
Prague staff after receipt of their midterm, final, and orientation
reports.
* With the Europe Programs Coordinator, decide which courses
will be offered each term in Prague.
* Maintain the Prague "redbooks" each term (with interns when
working remotely).
* Negotiate and revise contract with Czech partners annually.
* Update syllabi and the content of faculty packets for Prague
each term.
* Travel to Prague as needed (generally once per year) to work
with Prague staff and partners, and possibly assist with RD work for
short-term programs.
* Participate in new program development for Prague, including
fam trips and short-term programs
Finance
* Price the Prague programs annually
* Oversee Prague budgets
* Wire money to the Prague programs and CET's partners as needed
* Manage Prague accounting reports
* Prepare financial reports and program summaries for quarterly
Program Completion Reports
Admissions and student relations
* With the Europe team, answer student and faculty questions
concerning CET's programs.
* Oversee enrollment for Prague and report on trends; maintain
target client list for Prague.
* Participate in the admissions committee for Prague applicants.
* Participate in the editing of student mailings for Prague.
Staff Management
* Supervise the Prague Resident Directors and Academic Director;
provide regular coaching and feedback and assist with goal-setting
Requirements, in Order of Priority
* Proven sales and marketing experience
* Extensive knowledge of Prague, including living or study
abroad experience in Prague
* Knowledge of the American Jewish community, Jewish
organizations, and the field of Jewish Studies
* Familiarity with aspects of Central European Studies
* Excellent management and organization skills
* Superior interpersonal, written, and verbal communication
skills (essential)
* Knowledge of the study abroad field
* Ability to represent CET effectively with authority and poise
to faculty, study abroad staff, clients, overseas partners, and students
* Strong problem solving skills and the ability to analyze and
synthesize information
* Ability to set and manage conflicting priorities, work
efficiently in a fast-paced environment, and complete multiple projects
under time pressure
* Willingness to wear different hats, and a sense of humor
Bonus Skills
* Study abroad and/or travel experience in other CET
destinations (China, Vietnam, Italy, Spain)
* Knowledge of Czech Language
* Additional Central European experience
Salary and Benefits
* Salary commensurate with experience
* A fantastic benefits package, including three weeks vacation,
profit-sharing bonuses, health insurance, 10 days sick leave, 401K
retirement plan, travel benefits, and opportunities for professional
development
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