Vacancy announcement for Regional Educational Advising Coordinator based in Moscow, Russia

Fri Jun 27 17:12:56 UTC 2008

Regional Educational Advising Coordinator position

Position Description 

SUMMARY:

The Regional Educational Advising Coordinator (REAC) for Eurasia is
responsible for supporting the network of EducationUSA Advising Centers
(EACs) in the Eurasian region specifically, and cooperating with REACs
in a worldwide team. The Regional Educational Advising Coordinator
(REAC) Program, funded by the Department of State, Bureau of Educational
and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is designed to foster international student
mobility between the United States and the rest of the world through the
EducationUSA network.  The REAC serves as a liaison between the EAC
network in the region and U.S. government agencies, institutions of
higher education in Eurasia and the U.S., and other international
education organizations. Primary responsibilities include consulting
with Public Affairs Sections (PAS) in Eurasia and Central Asia as well
as the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) and Institute of
International Education on the direction and priorities of educational
advising and carrying out initiatives to build the capacity of the
EducationUSA network.  The REACs work directly with EACs and
administering organizations to ensure high-quality services are
delivered across the region.  The position also oversees the
implementation of Opportunity grants in countries in the region.  

The REAC is based in Moscow, Russia and works directly with PAS and ECA
and the worldwide network of REACs, as well as the Director of REAC
Services at the Institute of International Education which provides
services to the REAC Program.  The REAC for Eurasia also works closely
with the leadership of organizations providing advising services. The
REAC for Eurasia works in especially close consultation and cooperation
with REACs working in bordering regions to provide necessary support to
EACs in countries with shared history and languages.

The position involves a rigorous schedule of about 50% of time spent
traveling.

Responsibilities: 

Leadership and representation:

*	Maintains active contact with the ECA and PAS regarding EAC
developments and strategy, including providing reports and statistical
analysis on developments in higher education and related reform in the
region
*	Coordinates program activities and links EACs to other relevant
organizations like NAFSA: Association of International Educators,
American Corners/Centers, Internet Access and Training Program, College
Board, ETS, Overseas Association of College Admissions Counselors, U.S.
institutions of higher education, education tour providers, and other
associations
*	Represents the Eurasian EAC community in individual
consultations, public appearances, and meetings with potential and
existing partners, and the interests, goals, and objectives of ECA/A/S/A
more broadly to develop the EducationUSA network
*	Promotes the Virtual Consulting Office in and out of the
EducationUSA network and provides strategic guidance to VCO management

*	Works with advisers to complete the EAC certification process
and ensure compliance with ECA/A/S/A website and statistics-reporting
requirements are met
*	Monitors center activities through e-mail and phone
communication
*	Delivers site visit reports to ECA, PAS, EACs, and appropriate
administering organizations

*	Manages REAC budget and supplementary funds, working with
American Councils to disburse funds and providing reports in a timely
manner
*	Maintains a database of EducationUSA Advising Centers with
current contact information, and ensures relevant data is current on the
ECA/A/S/A's website:  http://www/educationusa.state.gov/centers/ 
*	Develops annual work and travel plans in collaboration with ECA
and IIE

Evaluation, training and support:

*	Travels to advising centers to conduct needs assessment, provide
training, and facilitate strategic planning
*	Evaluates, updates, and develops training materials
*	Collects and shares best-practices/strategies for new projects,
services or programming directions through newsletters, electronic
bulletins, or other means
*	Shares information on other training opportunities for advisors
funded by ECA and others

*	Maintains the REAC-Eurasia web page as a resource for advisors
and U.S. university staff on Eurasian advising topics, adviser training,
and EAC events
*	Moderates the REAC-Eurasia advisor listserv and encourages
active adviser participation in advising listservs

*	Selects advisers for internship training programs (ITP),
organize and coordinate the ITP

*	Evaluates the effectiveness of workshops and trainings

QUALIFICATIONS:

*	Graduate degree related to region in:  economics, international
education or development, history, or related area
*	Fluent in English and one or more regional language, Russian
preferred;
*	Experience living and traveling in the region, and a
demonstrated willingness and ability to undertake an ambitious travel
schedule
*	Expert knowledge of the system of higher education in the U.S.,
including such issues as accreditation, distance learning, the
admissions process, standardized testing, and financial aid, as well as
of the educational system of the region and current reform issues
*	Experience in budget and human resources management
*	Supervisory experience; experience supervising host-country
national staff
*	Cross-cultural skills, especially in the area of communication
*	Excellent time management, strategic planning and
implementation, analytical, and computer/internet skills
*	Experience in public speaking and in professional training
activities
*	Ability to forge and develop connections and work cooperatively
with partners and stakeholders from various sectors including higher
education communities, U.S. and host country government, private
companies, NGOs, and media

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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