Job Opening at ACTR

[Beth Gelman]

American Councils for Internation Education: ACTR/ACCELS

Program Officer
Awards for Excellence in Teaching Program (TEA)
Washington, DC

Position Description

SUMMARY:
The Program Officer for The Awards for Excellence in Teaching Program (TEA), administered in the Office of Faculty Exchanges, will report to the Program Manager.  The program officer's primary responsibilities will include administration of certain elements of TEA and providing assistance to the Program Manager on other programs.  Occasional travel in the United States and NIS is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Organizing and administering TEA's U.S. competition;
· Working closely with Program Manager to organize and implement Washington orientation; provides guidance for the work of interns during this period;
· Providing maintenance and support to the NIS teachers while in the United States including the facilitation of housing and insurance, payment of monthly stipends and bills, liaison with host institutions, visa matters, and correspondence;
· Coordinating purchase, shipping and distribution of teaching materials in the NIS;
· Maintaining databases for prize ordering, shipping, and participant data;
· Facilitating the travel of American and NIS participants while in the NIS and United States, including correspondence, preparation of materials, and visa processing;
· Assisting in the organization and administration of selection committees;
· Maintaining and developing program website;
· Writing and otherwise preparing reports;
· Assisting in the administration of the NIS competition; and
· Traveling to sites in the United States and NIS, as determined by Program Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong writing and communication skills 
Demonstrated organizational ability and problem-solving skills;
Ability to manage multiple priorities quickly and effectively;
Ability to work independently while contributing to an overall team effort;
Proven ability to exercise good judgment under pressure; 
Effective interpersonal skills;
Computer skills, including strong knowledge of Access and Excel; and
Strong commitment to the mission;
Experience with secondary education and experience in the NIS preferred.

TO APPLY:
Send letter/resume and salary requirements to PO-TEA Search, American Councils, 1776 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 700, Washington, DC  20036.  Fax: 202-872-9178 or 202-833-7523; www.actr.org; email: resumes at actr.org. Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.

The American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS is a private, non-profit educational association and exchange organization devoted to improving education, professional training and research within and regarding the former Soviet Union (FSU).  The American Councils administers academic exchange and training programs in virtually all fields; provides educational advising and academic testing services throughout the FSU; and organizes conferences and seminars in the US and abroad for its membership, exchange participants, alumni, and professional groups.   The American Councils manages a budget funded from multiple sources of approximately $50M, employs a staff of more then 400, and operates offices in 12 countries of the former Soviet Union.

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