DISC: Job Opening at American Councils

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Positions:   Summer Resident Director in St. Petersburg, Russia
                     Summer Teacher Resident Director in Moscow,
Russia


Summer Resident Director in St. Petersburg, Russia

SUMMARY:
The St. Petersburg Summer 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
Russian State Pedagogical University.  The St. Petersburg Summer
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 St. Petersburg Summer 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
Summer 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 Summer Resident Director reports to the Russian/Eurasian Outbound
Office Program Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:
? Bachelor's degree or higher in Russian language or area studies or
equivalent;
? Advanced Russian language skills -- written and oral;
? 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

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Summer Teacher Resident Director in Moscow, Russia

SUMMARY:
The Summer Teacher Resident Director serves as the chief contact person
for the American Councils Summer Russian Language Teachers Program,
which brings approximately fifteen American teachers of Russian to
Moscow State University for six weeks of course work in Russian
language, pedagogy, culture, and linguistics. S/he must be available to
Summer Russian Teacher program participants on a daily basis; observe
Summer Russian Teacher classes, and meet no less than once a week with
Moscow State University instructors and administrators.  The Resident
Director must be available to Summer Russian Teachers Program
participants for any emergencies that might arise, and must communicate
regularly with the Russian/Eurasian Outbound program staff in
Washington, DC.  The Summer Teacher Resident Director reports to the
Russian/Eurasian Outbound Office Program Manager. Prior to departure for
Russia, the Summer Teacher Resident Director must attend American
Councils orientation programs for resident directors and for
participants in Washington, DC.

QUALIFICATIONS:
? Bachelor's degree or higher in Russian language or area studies or
equivalent;
? Advanced Russian language skills -- written and oral;
? 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:
Send letter/resume and salary requirements to Smr RD Search, American
Councils, 1776 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 700, Washington, DC  20036.
Fax: 202-872-9178 or 202-833-7523; www.americancouncils.net email:
resumes at americancouncils.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 Eurasia.  The American Councils administers
academic exchange and training programs in virtually all fields;
provides educational advising and academic testing services throughout
Eurasia; 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 than 400, and operates
offices in 16 countries in Eurasia.

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