Vacancy announcement for Program Manager based in Washington, DC

[Dawn Blackwell]

Program Manager


National Security Language Initiative - Youth Program


 


Washington, DC


Position Description


 

SUMMARY:

 

Based in Washington, DC, the National Security Language Initiative - Youth (NSLI-Y) Program Manager will oversee the NSLI-Y Program at American Councils, particularly the organizational components (including selection, Consortium member and subcontractor relationships, and program fundamentals).  American Councils is the lead organization in the NSLI-Y consortium.  The Program Manager reports to the American Councils Vice President. 

 

The NSLI-Y Program is funded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State.  NSLI-Y offers high school students study abroad opportunities in the critical languages (Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Indic, Korean, Russian, and Turkish) in summer, semester, and academic year programs.  550 American youth will participate in short-term, semester, and academic year programs in the target languages through programs delivered directly by Consortium partners and grant recipients.  The program will provide high school students (beginners to advanced students) language instruction and programming that allows them to experience the host culture through well-supported and guided interactions that will enable language practice and cultural learning.  Under the direction of the Program Manager, program staff will manage program logistics, develop program processes, oversee the work of subcontractors, and work as a member of a consortium.  The Program Manager is also responsible for program development, direction, and financial oversight.  The first students will travel on the NSLI-Y program in June 2009.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

§         Oversee daily operations of the NSLI-Y program, including all centralized operations and the work of subgrantees;

§         Conduct a grant competition for organizations implementing short-term programs;

§         Develop program materials with Consortium members;

§         Coordinate and work with American Councils management team in management and development of the NSLI-Y program, including admissions process, curricula, testing, and recruitment.

§         Work with the Consortium members and subgrantees, including responsibility for preparing regular Consortium member meetings in cooperation with program staff and American Councils senior management;

§         Ensure oversight of the NSLI-Y Programs, including those run by grantees;

§         Communicate regularly and coordinate with ECA;

§         Supervise three or four staff in the U.S.; recruit and train additional staff as program developments require;

§         Oversee design, scheduling and coordination of orientation programs for NSLI-Y participants;

§         Oversee coordination of participant testing and tracking of student progress reporting throughout programs;

§         Ensure comprehensive and effective support for participants overseas;

§         Develop and implement evaluation materials that will be used by all Consortium members and grantees to monitor student progress and satisfaction with the program;

§         Write and edit reports, proposals, and promotional materials;

§         Oversees maintenance of NSLI-Y websites; 

§         Develop program budgets and track expenses;

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Masters degree or higher in relevant language fields or second language acquisition required;

·         Experience in managing study abroad programs desirable;

·         Excellent written and oral communication skills;

·         Outstanding organizational skills;

·         At least five years of program administration experience;

·         Experience working with secondary school students;

·         Database and spreadsheet skills preferred;

·         Knowledge of budgetary procedures, especially with regard to government grants preferred;

·         Knowledge of language and culture of at least one target region desirable.

 

 

TO APPLY:

Send letter/resume and salary requirements to HR Department, American Councils, 1776 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 700, Washington, DC  20036.  Fax: 202-572-9095 or 202-833-7523; email: resumes at americancouncils.org . Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

American Councils improves education at home and abroad through the support of international research, the design of innovative programs, and the exchange of students, scholars, and professionals around the world.  American Councils employs a full-time professional staff of over 370, located the U.S. and in 40 cities in 24 countries of Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Asia and the Middle East.

 

 
Dawn Blackwell
Human Resource Generalist
American Councils for International Education:ACTR/ACCELS
Phone: 202/833-7522
Fax: 202/572-9095
 
 
 

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