Summer Overseas Resident Director positions available June 2010

[Kitt Poole]

Summer Overseas Resident Directors
Various Locations
Position Announcement

SUMMARY:
American Councils is currently seeking qualified Resident Directors to
work overseas on summer programs ranging from five- to eight-weeks in
length.  Programs are designed for high school students, university
students or teachers and are focused on foreign language acquisition.
Countries and number of positions include:

Azerbaijan (1), China (6), Egypt (1), Japan (2), Nigeria (1), Russia
(11), South Korea (1), Tajikistan (3), Tanzania (1) and Turkey (3).

ANTICIPATED EMPLOYMENT DATES: Early June - to mid August 2010 (exact
appointment dates will vary according to program specifics). 

Resident Directors represent American Councils in their actions and
words during the tenure of their appointment.  They must be available to
program participants on a daily basis; observe participant classes at
the host university; meet regularly with teachers, administrators, and
participants; and arrange group travel and cultural programs. Resident
Directors must be available to participants during any emergencies that
arise and must communicate regularly with the American Councils program
staff in Washington, DC.  Responsibilities include logistics for the
group while overseas, communications, counseling of individual students
when needed, and troubleshooting, Resident Directors oversee a program
budget, and are responsible for proper documentation of program
expenditures and timely completion of a budget report at the end of the
month and end of the program. Prior to departure, all Resident Directors
must attend American Councils orientation programs for both staff and
participants. Resident Directors are required to travel with their
respective participant groups at the beginning of their programs and
return to Washington, DC with the group at the end of the program.
Resident Directors report to the DC-based Program Manager. 


QUALIFICATIONS:
*	Bachelor's degree or higher in language of host country or area
studies or equivalent;
*	Advanced language skills -- written and oral (minimum 2/2+ on
ACTFL scale) in the relevant target language
*	Study, work, or extensive travel experience in host country;
*	Experience overseeing and guiding groups;
*	Demonstrated skills in academic and personal counseling; and
*	Demonstrated skills in general financial accountability.

TO APPLY:
Send letter/resume and salary requirements to Summer Resident Director
Search, American Councils, 1776 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 700,
Washington, DC  20036.  Fax: 202-572-9095 or 202-833-7523;
www.americancouncils.org ; email: resumes at americancouncils.org.
Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. In the subject line of
your email, please write "Summer Resident Director" and the country of
interest.  

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning January 6,
2010 and continuing until all positions are filled.

American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS 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.
 

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