Vacancies at American Councils for International Education

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Summer Resident Director
Russian/Eurasian Outbound Programs
Moscow/ St. Petersburg/ Vladimir, Russia	

Position Description

SUMMARY:
American Councils is currently seeking qualified Resident Directors to work on summer programs ranging from five- to eight-weeks in length.  In Moscow, programs are based at Moscow International University, Moscow State University (Summer Teachers Program), and the Moscow Higher School of Economics (Contemporary Russia).  In St. Petersburg, programs are hosted by the Russian State Pedagogical University (Herzen); and in Vladimir, by the KORA Russian Language Center.

Resident Directors represent American Councils in their actions and words during the tenure of their appointment.  They must be available to program participants on a daily basis; observe participant classes at Russian host universities; meet regularly with teachers, administrators, and participants; and arrange group travel and cultural programs. Resident Directors 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, all Resident Directors must attend American Councils orientation programs for both staff and participants. Resident Directors are required to travel to Russia with their respective participant groups at the beginning of their programs and return to Washington, DC with the group at the end of the program.  The Summer Resident Directors report 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 (minimum 2/2+ on ACTFL scale)
Study, work, or extensive travel experience in Russia;
Experience overseeing and guiding groups;
Demonstrated skills in academic and personal counseling; and
Demonstrated skills in general financial accountability.

Anticipated Employment Dates: early June - to mid August 2008, with possible continuation in fall 2008  (exact appointment dates will vary according to program specifics) 

TO APPLY:
Send letter/resume and salary requirements to HR Department, American Councils, 1776 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 700, Washington, DC  20036.  Fax: 202-572-9095 or 202-833-7523; email: resumes at americancouncils.org . Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.

American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS, an international not-for-profit organization, believes in the fundamental role of education in fostering positive change for individuals, institutions and societies. Building upon over three decades of regional expertise and development experience, American Councils advances education and research worldwide through international programs that provide the global perspective essential for academic and professional excellence. In collaboration with partners around the world, our dedicated team of professionals designs and implements innovative and effective programs responsive to the cultures and needs of the international communities in which we work.  American Councils employs a full-time professional staff of over 370, located in forty-seven offices in forty cities in 15 countries of Eastern Europe and Eurasia. 

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