ALTERATION -- AUCA-Bard Program Manager

[Matthew Kendall]

Dear Seelangers,

Please note an alteration in the e-mail address to send applications to 
for the previously posted job description of AUCA-Bard program manager, 
a full-time position based in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan; all inquiries should 
send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names of three 
professional references by email to _hr11005 at bard.edu_  Subject line: 
AUCA Program Manager.

My apologies for the interruption.
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The AUCA-Bard Study Abroad Program for North American students is based 
in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan at the American University of Central Asia, the 
region's premier university. Opening in Fall 2011, AUCAB is the only 
program in Central Asia to offer direct enrollment to visiting North 
American students in broad range of liberal arts courses with special 
emphasis on Central Asian Studies (as well as Russian as a Second 
Language). The main goal of the AUCA Bard Study Abroad Program is to 
provide North American students with a rigorous and rewarding academic, 
linguistic, and cultural experience that will advance their level of 
understanding of Central Asia. Since the program is run within AUCA, 
there are innumerable opportunities for cross-cultural exchange and 
dialogue.

The Program Manager of the AUCA-Bard Study Abroad Program is a 
professional, full-time administrator employed year-round by Bard 
College at AUCA in Bishkek. The Program Manager reports to the Associate 
Director of the Institute for International Liberal Education (IILE) at 
Bard College and works hand in hand on a daily basis with the 
administration of AUCA. S/he supervises the daily running and management 
of the AUCA Bard Study Abroad Program during the fall and spring 
semesters and possibly, in the future, the Summer Program.

AUCA-Bard will host approximately 10 students per term initially, 
beginning fall 2011, increasing to between 20 and 25 North American 
students each semester by 2013. The Program Manager is responsible for 
all aspects of the program as well as crisis management and student 
support services. Specific tasks include supervision of one full-time 
local staff member, providing student support of all sorts, work on 
program development, recruitment and admission, accounting, as well as 
organizing and running program orientations two-three times per 
year. The Program Manager also acts as a liaison between the IILE and 
AUCA, including work with AUCA's President's Office, Registrar, IT 
Services, Financial Office, Admissions Office and International Students 
Office. The Program Manager is expected to hold regular office hours; 
some weekend and evening hours are required.

The successful candidate will be fluent in Russian, will have experience 
working and studying in Central Asia, Russia or the former Soviet Union 
and will hold an American BA degree or higher. S/he will possess a 
friendly and professional manner, will have significant accounting and 
budgetary experience, will be familiar with databases, and will have 
excellent writing and research skills. Accuracy, attention to detail, 
and comfort with working in a fast-paced environment with a team of 
committed professionals are crucial. A demonstrated understanding of and 
commitment to the ideals of a liberal arts education and cross-cultural 
exchange, as well as experience working with young people, are also 
important. Candidates should have a minimum of one to two years of 
administrative experience. Salary for the position covers two visits to 
Bard College each year, one in January and one in August, and is 
commensurate with experience.

Please send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names of 
three professional references by email to _hr11005 at bard.edu_  Subject 
line: AUCA Program Manager. Review of applications will begin 
immediately. Bard College is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes 
applications from individuals who contribute to its diversity.
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Thank you!

Matt
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Matt Kendall, International Programs Coordinator
Institute for International Liberal Education
Bard College
P.O. Box 5000
Annandale-On-Hudson, NY 12504
Tel: (845) 758-7110
Fax: (845) 758-7040

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