DISC: Job Opening @ American Councils

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American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS
Position: Participant Recruiter (Several Openings)
Locations: Ukraine, Russia, Central Asia 

Position Description

SUMMARY:
The four month Participant Recruiter position serves as the American Councils program representative in the region and is responsible for all aspects of participant recruitment including: advertising competitions; interviewing candidates; conducting prerequisite testing; and associated record keeping.  The position requires extensive travel throughout the country.  The Recruiter must also interact with local governmental and educational officials at all levels in disseminating information about the programs and coordinating testing process.  The position reports to the country Program Hub Director and/or the Moscow administrative officers. The position is a short-term, full-time position beginning mid August and ending December 31, 2005


PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: 
·	Attend initial training conference in Moscow, Russia;
·	Assist in finding recruiter assistants;
·	Coordinate recruitment activities to assure the timely and proper conduct of the competition;
·	Secure advertising and testing location;
·	Conduct testing;
·	Organize and participate in meetings with finalist candidates and their parents;
·	Conduct interviews with finalist candidates;

QUALIFICATIONS:
·	Program administration experience;
·	Fluent in Russian and/or a regional language;
·	Experience traveling extensively under difficult conditions;
·	Experience in budget management;
·	BA in relevant field (e.g. Russian language, Russian area studies, education, etc.) required; advanced degree preferred

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

American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS is a non-profit, educational association and exchange organization devoted to improving education, professional training and research within and regarding Eastern Europe and Eurasia. American Councils administers academic exchange and training programs in virtually all fields; provides educational advising and academic testing services throughout Eastern Europe and Eurasia; and organizes conferences and seminars in the US and abroad for its membership, exchange participants, alumni, and professional groups. In addition, American Councils organizes and administers citizen exchange programs to promote cross-cultural understanding. American Councils manages a budget funded from multiple sources of approximately $50M, employs a staff of more than 400, and operates offices in 13 countries.

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