Assistant Program Manager, Smolny College

[Irina Shevelenko]

Dear Colleagues,

I post this job description in the hope that some of the list members may 
know potential candidates who might want to apply for this position. I would 
greatly appreciate your forwarding this posting to whoever you feel might be 
interested. Informal inquiries at billings at smolny.org (Bryan Billings, 
Program Manager).


Irina Shevelenko
Associate Dean of International Students,
Smolny College, St. Petersburg

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http://www.bard.edu/about/employment/employment/popup.php?listing_id=949732

Bard College
  Assistant Program Manager, Smolny College
  Employer Website: http://www.smolny.org/

  The Assistant Program Manager for the Bard-Smolny Program is based at 
Smolny College of Liberal Arts in St. Petersburg, Russia and is employed by 
Bard College in Annandale, NY. The Assistant Program Manager (APM), under 
the supervision of the Program Manager based at Smolny, will actively 
contribute to the day-to-day administration of the North American student 
exchange programs run by The Institute for International Liberal Education 
at Bard College and Smolny College. The programs include academic 
study-abroad programs in the fall semester (late August - early January), 
spring semester (late January - early June), or entire academic year; as 
well as a summer language immersion program (mid-June through early August). 
The APM will be a full-time employee, expected to work normal business hours 
as well as some evenings and weekends

  The Bard-Smolny Assistant Program Manager's main duties and 
responsibilities will include:
  · Organizing and executing a cultural program to run parallel to the 
academic terms
  · Managing the host-family databank and assisting in the placement, 
coordination, and family relations aspects of student housing and 
home-stays; management of the housing of students in SPSU dormitories
  · Advising North American students on student activities and opportunities 
within Smolny; coordinating volunteer opportunities and internship resources
  · Managing the logistical aspects of program orientation three times each 
year
  · Assisting to help integrate students into life in St. Petersburg and at 
Smolny College; counseling students on various issues related to cultural 
differences and attending to student crises and sharing on-call duties with 
the Program Manager while students are in-country
  · Acting as a liaison between students, health-care professionals, and 
health insurance agents
  · Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Program Manager

  Requirements
  The ideal candidate will be a native Russian speaker who has studied for 
at least one year at a US college or university. A diplom (or B.A.) is 
required, as is a demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the ideals 
of a liberal arts education and the benefits of cross-cultural exchange. 1-2 
years program administration experience is highly desired. Applicants should 
be very familiar with the city of St. Petersburg and prior work with tour 
groups is highly desirable. The incumbent should be able to travel to the US 
once each year for consultations with Bard staff.

  Application Process
  To apply for this position please forward cover letter, resume and the 
names and contact information of three references to: hr at bard.edu. Review of 
applications will begin immediately; start date is July 2, 2007.

AA/EOE

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