Employment Opportunity - Better Formatting

[Jacob Labendz]

Dear Friends:

My last post regarding the employment opportunity was poorly formatted.  I am sending the information again.  If you have any questions or would like to apply, please contact me using the information provided below.  Please feel free to forward this e-mail to anyone you think may me interested.

Sincerely,

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


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Employment Opportunity

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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