Job: Czech Republic

[Neil Bermel]

Dear colleagues,

Below is an announcement for a study abroad employment
opportunity in Prague, Czech Republic.  Please don't respond to me;
for further information or to apply, please write to:

intl.progs at cerge-ei.cz

--Neil Bermel

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Position Profile

Title:          Study Abroad Coordinator
                 Office of International Academic Programs
Institution:    CERGE-EI <http://www.cerge-ei.cz/>
Location:       Prague, Czech Republic

Principal Responsibilities:
CERGE-EI, Office of International Academic Programs seeks a
Study Abroad Coordinator for the Undergraduate Program in
Central European Studies (UPCES) in Prague.  The Study Abroad
Coordinator is responsible for independently developing and
organizing the study abroad program.  He or she will direct and
manage the program, including advertising and student recruitment,
which requires managing relations with study abroad personnel in
North American universities, attending study abroad fairs/conferences
where required, organizing site visits to Prague, managing the study
abroad web-site and revising/editing all promotional material.

The Study Abroad Coordinator is responsible for overall
administration of the program, faculty and students.  He or she will
manage student inquiries, process all applications, and maintain the
UPCES database.  The Study Abroad Coordinator will plan the
academic calendar each semester and coordinate the program in
cooperation with the School of Humanities at Charles University.
Under the direction of UPCES Academic Committee, he or she will
oversee the content of thecurriculum and remain responsible for all
undergraduate student affairs: orientation, housing, meals, student
visas, books, transcripts, programming and extracurricular activities.

In coordination with the Finance Department and the Director, the
Study Abroad Coordinator will prepare a budget for the study
abroad program.  He or she will collect, manage and edit all
appropriate documentation and prepare reports pertaining to the
program's progress.   The Study Abroad Coordinator will report
directly to the Director of CERGE-EI.

Desired Competencies and Skills
- Excellent English communication and writing skills
- Knowledge of higher educational system in the U.S. and in the
Czech Republic
- Experience in marketing opportunities in higher education
- Strong skills in computer software (Access, Microsoft Office,
Internet)
- Effective time management and organizational skills
- Personal study abroad experience
- Drive to succeed coupled with independent motivation
- Czech language skills

Essential Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 2-3 years of experience in the field of International Education or in
a related program - Strong professional references

Preferred Qualifications
- Graduate degree in Higher Education, International Studies or
related field
- Established reputation and positive relationships with study
abroad personnel at U.S. colleges and universities

Salary and Benefits
Compensation based on qualifications and performance.  Position
is full-time, twelve-month contract.

To Apply:
Please send cover letter, resume and a list of three references in
a Microsoft Word attachment via e-mail to <intl.progs at cerge-ei.cz>
by May 22, 2002.  Please indicate if you will be attending the NAFSA
conference in San Antonio, TX.  Interviews may be conducted during
the conference.

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