Two vacancies contingent upon funding in DC - Program Assistant and Program Officer

[Kitt Poole]

Program Assistant
Overseas Language Programs
Washington, DC

Position Description
SUMMARY:
Based in Washington, DC, the Program Assistant will contribute to the
development and administration of American Councils critical language
programs focused on training beginning-to-superior speakers of critical
languages through intensive summer language institutes overseas.

The Program Assistant will report to the Project Director with primary
responsibility for tasks associated with administering study abroad
programs in several countries.  The key role of the Program Assistant is
to provide the project director and program staff with critical clerical
and administrative support in order to ensure the smooth functioning of
programs. The position will require close attention to detail, the
ability to handle multiple tasks and work independently, and a readiness
to communicate with diverse groups of people. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
*	Answer and return phone calls;
*	Scan and copy program materials for distribution;
*	Prepare departmental mailings;
*	Assist in preparation of information packets for program
participants;
*	Process participant documents;
*	Manage participant database;
*	Assist in preparing, mailing and tracking invoices and payments;
*	Participate in making arrangements for pre-departure
orientations;
*	Assist in making domestic and international travel arrangements
for staff, advisory board members and program participants; 
*	Update and maintain contact information lists for participants,
host institutions and staff;
*	Edit and update program handbooks and other program materials;
and
*	Itemize and prepare materials for archiving.

Qualifications:
*	Bachelor's degree;
*	Knowledge of Chinese, Russian or other critical language
preferred;
*	Experience in international education or study abroad preferred;
*	Excellent written and oral communication skills;
*	Effective interpersonal skills; 
*	Strong computer skills;
*	Demonstrated organizational ability;
*	Demonstrated problem-solving skills; 
*	Strong attention to detail;
*	Ability to manage multiple priorities quickly and effectively;
and
*	Ability to work independently while contributing to an overall
team effort.

Position contingent upon funding.

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.

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Communications and Alumni Officer
Overseas Language Programs
Washington, DC

Position Description
SUMMARY:
Based in Washington, DC, the Communications and Alumni Officer will
assist in the administration of American Councils study abroad programs
focused on training approximately 300 speakers of critical languages per
year through intensive summer language institutes in East Asia and
Eurasia.

The Communications and Alumni Officer will report to the Project
Director and will be charged with coordinating and facilitating the flow
of information among a variety of program constituents, including
program staff, participants, alumni, board members, and university
partners. The position entails developing a program website, maintaining
a database of program reports, and coordinating updates and revisions to
program materials. The Communications and Alumni Officer will work
closely with the Project Director and American Councils program staff to
promote and administer a grants competition for program alumni and
coordinate a variety of program follow-on activities. 

The position will require close attention to detail, strategic thinking,
the ability to handle multiple tasks and work independently, and a
readiness to communicate with diverse groups of people. Some travel may
be required.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
*	Respond to telephone calls and e-mail inquiries; assist in daily
coordination of team activities;
*	Assist in organizing advisory board meetings, including making
travel arrangements;
*	Coordinate and conduct informational presentations about
American Councils programs for students and faculty, including
promotional trips to U.S. universities and conferences; 
*	Oversee department website, including developing and managing
website content;
*	Coordinate updates and revisions to program handbooks, policies
and materials; 
*	Assist in the development of a reporting and notification system
for program constituents, including program participants and alumni,
domestic and international partners; 
*	Assist in compiling of grant proposals and reports; 
*	Develop and maintain an online alumni network;
*	Work with language advisory board members to enhance the content
of on-line language learning resources for program participants;
*	Oversee a small-grants competition for program alumni; and
*	Coordinate a variety of follow-on activities for program alumni.


Qualifications:
*	BA required; MA preferred;
*	Study abroad or international work experience preferred;
*	Strong written and oral communication skills in English;
knowledge of a critical language preferred;
*	Ability to communicate effectively and in a timely fashion with
numerous constituents;
*	Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
*	Ability to work independently while contributing as a member of
a team;
*	Experience in creating marketing and advertising strategies
preferred;
*	Previous program administration experience; and
*	Experience working with websites, electronic media and databases
preferred.


Position contingent upon funding.

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.

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