Job Posting - Part time center director in Washington, DC

[Kitt Poole]

Please review this job posting.  Interviews may be held at the AATSEEL
conference in early January.

Center Director
Russkiy Mir Russian Center
American Councils for International Education
Washington, DC

Position Description
FLSA STATUS: Exempt

SUMMARY:
The Russkiy Mir Russian Center, housed at American Councils Washington
DC headquarters, serves as a resource center for Russian culture,
including Russian language, arts, and history.  The Russkiy Mir Center
Director, a member of American Councils staff, manages the Center,
including maintenance of the collection of books and materials, as well
as the development and organization of educational and cultural programs
and related events.  The Russkiy Mir Center in Washington DC is a joint
effort of the Russkiy Mir Foundation, funded by the Government of the
Russian Federation, and American Councils. 

The position is part-time and reports to the Vice President, Teaching,
Learning and Citizen Exchange and consults with the Director, Curriculum
Development and Multimedia.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
*	Organizes Center activities, including roundtables and
presentations;
*	Maintains a small collection of Russian publications and media
associated with language and culture;
*	Develops the work of the Center, including a program of
activities;
*	Promotes the activities and offerings of the Russian Center;
*	Interacts with the staff of the Russkiy Mir Foundation in
Moscow;
*	Prepares grant and budget proposals, as well as any associated
reports.

QUALIFICATIONS:

*	Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred in a field
related to Russian language or culture;
*	Effective written and verbal communication skills in English and
Russian;
*	Experience designing educational or cultural programs and
events;
*	Teaching experience (Russian language) helpful;
*	Demonstrated organizational skills;
*	Ability to manage multiple priorities quickly and effectively;
*	Ability to work independently while contributing to an overall
team effort;
*	Computer skills with common software packages; 
*	Strong commitment to supporting the study and teaching of
Russian language and culture in the U.S.

TO APPLY:
Select this link and follow the prompts:
https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=547215 

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 in the U.S. and in 40 cities in 24 countries of Eastern
Europe, Eurasia, Asia and the Middle East.

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