Arabic-L:PEDA:Two Middlebury Jobs in Alexandria, Egypt

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1) Subject:Two Middlebury Jobs in Alexandria, Egypt

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Date: 02 Apr 2009
From:Paul Wulfsberg <paul.wulfsberg at gmail.com>
Subject:Two Middlebury Jobs in Alexandria, Egypt

Middlebury College seeks an Assistant Director of the C.V. Starr- 
Middlebury School in the Middle East (Egypt) to work with U.S. college  
students in Alexandria Egypt.
Primary Purpose:
Based in Alexandria, the Assistant Director works with the Director to  
manage the overall administrative and organizational operation of the  
School in the Middle East.

Program Administration:
	• Designs and implements on-site student orientations that cover all  
academic, social, safety, and health issues
	• Manages all on-site informational databases including:  student  
information, class registration, course descriptions, instructor  
profiles, final grades, and course and program evaluations.  Submits  
all required information to IPOCS and the Office of the Registrar in a  
timely manner.
	• In accordance with individual contracts and program need, the  
Assistant Director may be required to teach one course per term.
	• Along with the Director, acts as liaison between Middlebury and  
partner universities.
	• Assists Director in working with the TAFL Centre in setting up  
course schedules and classroom scheduling.
	• Maintains database of registration/class lists.
	• Assists Director with: student discipline; student advising/ 
counseling (academic, personal, medical, career etc.).
	• Assists Director in developing and monitoring all one-on-one  
tutorials.
	• Collects center course syllabi and course materials from faculty  
before the beginning of each semester.
	• Identifies and secures student internship placements.   Monitors  
placements throughout the semester and follows up with supervisors.
	• Creates faculty handbook, with guidance from Director.
Management and Personnel:
	• Reports to the Director of the School in the Middle East.  In the  
absence of the Director, has decision-making authority, and is  
expected to consult with IPOCS on any significant decisions.
	• Assists with the training of the Resident Coordinator
	• Works with Resident Coordinator to hire and train local “guardian  
angels.”
	• Upon request, attends meetings of directors of the Middlebury  
Schools Abroad.  A summer meeting is usually held in July on the  
Middlebury campus while the Language Schools are in session.
	• Assists with purchase and maintenance of all necessary office  
furniture and equipment, including computer equipment and contracts.
External Relations:
	• Shares responsibility with Director in serving as liaison with  
local institutions, ministries of education, U.S. embassies, NGOs,  
local visa/residence permit issuing agencies and similar bodies,  
medical institutions, law enforcement agencies, and all other  
institutions and agencies in Egypt.
	• Coordinates all on-site arrangements (housing, local  
transportation, meetings) for visiting delegations, whether by  
Middlebury personnel or personnel from other institutions whose  
students attend (or plan to attend) the school abroad.
Budget and Financial:
	• Coordinates with host universities to arrange bank transfer  
payments for tuition charges.
	• Submits on-line approval of procurement card charges on a biweekly  
basis.
	• Reviews monthly expense reports prepared by Resident Coordinator.
	• Assists Director in preparing School budget.
Program Promotion:
	• Updates program website, in coordination with IPOCS and assistance  
from Resident Coordinator.
	• Attends professional conferences, occasionally.
	• Visit U.S. colleges & universities to promote School in the Middle  
East, when finances, timing and logistics permit.
	• Provides information for updating IPOCS and LS publications.
  Other Responsibilities:
As assigned

Qualifications
	• Master’s degree required
	• Interest in working with students
	• Fluent in Arabic and English
	• In-country living and travel experience
	• Familiarity with both U.S. and Egyptian educational systems
	• Computer and e-mail skills (Microsoft Word and Excel)
	• Student services or similar experience preferred
Other
	• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
	• Ability to work as part of a team
	• Crisis management experience highly desired
	• Enthusiasm for study abroad and interest in internationalization
	• Willingness to wear different hats and work long hours, when needed
  Start date is July 15, 2009 with orientation and training in  
Middlebury and departure for Egypt shortly thereafter.
Review of applications will begin on April 17, 2009.

Candidates must apply on-line at http://hostedjobs.openhire.com/epostings/submit.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=300600&company_id=15657&version=1&source=ONLINE&JobOwner=984773&startflag=1

Middlebury College is an equal opportunity employer.


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Middlebury College seeks a Resident Coordinator of the C.V. Starr- 
Middlebury School in the Middle East (Egypt) to work with U.S. college  
students in Alexandria Egypt.   The position is for a period of 10.5  
months, with the possibility of renewal for a second year; preference  
for candidates who would be interested in a second year.

Responsibilities

	• Coordinates student housing, including creation of database,  
establishing contacts, monitoring, and resolving conflicts
	• Assists Assistant Director in planning and implementation of  
orientation sessions
	• Coordinates cultural activities and excursions
	• Designs and implements innovative student activities in Alexandria
	• Hires and trains local students to act as “guardian angels”
	• Manages office budget, tracks all expenditures, submits monthly  
expense reports
	• Assists the Director and Assistant Director in dealing with  
emergencies as they may arise
	• Monitors students' health, safety, and cultural adjustment
	• Serves as mentor to students
	• Maintains office hours and counsels students as needed
	• Enforces Arabic Language Pledge when appropriate
	• Assists Assistant Director in identifying internships
	• Manages student records and files
	• Assists Director in collection of grades
	• Assists Assistant Director in scheduling site visits
	• Updates webpages in coordination with Assistant Director and IPOCS
	• Updates handbooks in coordination with Assistant Director and IPOCS
	• Distributes and collects forms and evaluations
	• Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications

	• Bachelor's degree (minimum)
	• Interest in working with students
	• Fluent in Arabic and English
	• In-country living and travel experience
	• Familiarity with both U.S. and Egyptian educational systems
	• Computer and e-mail skills (Microsoft Word and Excel)
	• Student services or similar experience preferred
	• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
	• Ability to work as part of a team
	• Enthusiasm for study abroad and interest in internationalization
	• Willingness to wear different hats and work long hours, when needed
Start date is July 15, 2009 with orientation and training in  
Middlebury and departure for Egypt shortly thereafter.

Review of applications will begin on April 17, 2009.

Candidates must apply on-line at http://hostedjobs.openhire.com/epostings/submit.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=300618&company_id=15657&version=1&source=ONLINE&JobOwner=984773&startflag=1

Middlebury College is an equal opportunity employer.



-- 
Paul Wulfsberg
Resident Coordinator
C.V. Starr - Middlebury School in the Middle East
Alexandria, Egypt
Phone - (+2) 010.097.2626
E-mail - pwulfsbe at middlebury.edu

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