Vacancy announcement for Senior Program Manager based in Washington, DC

[Dawn Blackwell]

Senior Program Manager

 

Position Description

 

SUMMARY:

 

Based in Washington, DC, the Flagship Senior Program Manager oversees American Councils Language Flagship Programs, including the Arabic Overseas Flagship Program (Damascus, Syria; Alexandria, Egypt), the Central Asian Turkic Overseas Flagship Programs (across Central Asia), the Overseas Russian Flagship Program (St. Petersburg Russia), the Persian and Tajik Flagship Program (Dushanbe, Tajikistan), and the Russian Domestic Flagship Program.  The Senior Program Manager will supervise a staff in the U.S. and overseas.  American Councils continues to play a dynamic role in the growth and development of Flagship language study overseas. The Senior Program Manager reports to the American Councils Vice President. 

 

The Flagship Language Program is designed to train superior speakers of critical languages in an intensive, overseas immersion setting.  Advanced students of Arabic, Central Asian languages, Persian, and Russian receive NSEP funding to participate in Flagship Programs, while others receive partial funding or funding from a variety of sources. In fall 2008, we anticipate over 30 Flagship students across the programs.  Participants with funding from other sources are also eligible to apply. Under the direction of the Senior Program Manager, program staff manage program logistics, support students pre-departure and overseas, and assists in curriculum development and program design.  Program consultants provide curriculum design and evaluation.  The Senior Program Manager is also responsible for program development, overall program direction, and financial oversight of the programs.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

§         Oversees daily operations of Arabic, Central Asian, Persian, and Russian Flagship (overseas and domestic) Programs;

§         Coordinates and works with American Councils management team in management and development of Flagship programs, including admissions process, curricula, testing, and recruitment.

§         With Flagship Program Principal Investigator, Co-Principal Investigators, and consultants, assists in design, development and implementation of other future Flagship programs;

§         Works with the Academic Councils and the Council chairs for each of the Flagship Programs, including responsibility for preparing the bi-annual meetings of each of four Councils in close cooperation with program staff and American Councils senior management;

§         Ensures academic oversight of the Flagship Programs provided by the Council chairs;

§         Communicates regularly and coordinates with U.S. granting agencies and program contractors, US and foreign institutional partners, including the Institute for International Education, NSEP, and Bryn Mawr College;

§         Supervises four staff in the U.S. and overseas staff working on Flagship programs; recruits and trains additional staff as program developments require;

§         Oversees institutional relations with Russian, Syrian, Kyrgyz, Egyptian, U.S., and Tajik university partners; 

§         Oversees application process and selection committees for all Flagship Programs;

§         Oversees design, scheduling and coordination of orientation programs for Flagship participants;

§         Oversees coordination of participant testing and tracking of student progress throughout program period;

§         Ensures comprehensive and effective logistical support for staff and participants overseas;

§         Writes and edits reports, proposals, and promotional materials;

§         Oversees maintenance of Flagship websites; 

§         Develops program budgets and tracks expenses;

§         Works closely with other outbound staff to coordinate Flagship activities with those of other programs as needed, including Russian Language and Area Studies Program, Eurasian Regional Language Program, and Title VIII Research Scholar Programs.

 

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;

·         Excellent spoken and written skills in at least one of the target languages;

·         Outstanding organizational skills;

·         At least five years of program administration experience;

·         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 for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS, an international not-for-profit organization, believes in the fundamental role of education in fostering positive change for individuals, institutions and societies. Building upon over three decades of regional expertise and development experience, American Councils advances education and research worldwide through international programs that provide the global perspective essential for academic and professional excellence. In collaboration with partners around the world, our dedicated team of professionals designs and implements innovative and effective programs responsive to the cultures and needs of the international communities in which we work.  American Councils employs a full-time professional staff of over 370, located in forty-seven offices in forty cities in 15 countries of Eastern Europe and Eurasia.

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

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