Resident Director vacancy in Vladimir, Russia with American Councils

[Kitt Poole]

Resident Director
Russian/Eurasian Outbound Programs
Vladimir, Russia


Position Description

SUMMARY:
The Vladimir Resident Director serves as the American Councils
representative and in-country Program Director for participants on the
Advanced Russian Language and Area Studies Program, hosted by the KORA
Centre for Russian Language in Vladimir.  The Vladimir Resident Director
represents American Councils in his/her actions and words during the
tenure of appointment.  S/he must be available to program participants
on a daily basis; observe student classes and meet regularly with
teachers, administrators, and students; and arrange group travel and
cultural programs. The Vladimir Resident Director must be available to
participants during any emergencies that arise and must communicate
regularly with the Russian/Eurasian Outbound program staff in
Washington, DC.  Prior to departure for Russia, the Resident Director
must attend American Councils orientation programs: for both resident
directors, and for participants. He/she must travel to Russia with the
student group at the beginning of the program and return to Washington,
DC with the group at the end of the program. The Vladimir Resident
Director reports to the Russian/Eurasian Outbound Office Program
Manager. 

ANTICIPATED EMPLOYMENT DATES for the academic year 2011-2012 Russian
Language Program are August 28, 2011 through May 18, 2012, with possible
re-appointment. 


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


TO APPLY:  Select this link and follow the prompts:
https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=628921

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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