Program Officer Position Available with American Councils for International Education in Washington, DC

[Dawn Blackwell]

Program Officer


National Security Language Initiative - Youth Program


Washington, DC


Position Description


                                                                                                                        FLSA Classification:  Exempt

SUMMARY:

 

Based in Washington, DC, the Program Officer will assist in the administration and daily operation of the National Security Language Initiative for Youth.  The NSLI-Y Program is a critical component of a multi-agency Presidential Initiative to increase U.S. citizens' capacity to engage foreign governments and peoples through the critical language of Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Hindi, Korean, Russian, and Turkish.  The program is funded by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, and American Councils leads a consortium that includes AFS-USA, Concordia Language Villages (CLV), and iEARN-USA.  The NSLI-Y program focuses on high school students and includes summer, semester, and academic year programs overseas focusing on these languages.  

 

The NSLI-Y Program Officer will report to the NSLI-Y Program Manager.  

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

§         Assists American Councils management in design, development, and implementation of the NSLI-Y program; 

§         Assists in daily operation of the NSLI-Y program;

§         Provides information about the NSLI-Y programs to program applicants;

§         Assists in participant selection and working with selection volunteers;

§         Assists in administration of a grants programs, including organizing a selection process, communicating with grantees, and monitoring;

§         Assists in operation of program databases;

§         Updates and edits program applications;

§         Helps to design and coordinate pre-departure orientations;

§         Coordinates participant testing and measures for tracking progress of participants; 

§         Communicates with partners and government funders;

§         Writes reports, proposals, and promotional materials;

§         Maintains and updates websites;

§         Promotes program through electronic and print media; and

§         Assists in development of program budgets and tracking of expenses.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Bachelor's degree in one of the targeted languages, or related field; 

·         Excellent written and oral communication skills;

·         Experience in international education, study abroad, or federally funded programs for cultural exchange;

·         Strong ability to work on multiple tasks and as part of a team; and

·         Outstanding organizational and time-management skills.

·         Familiarity with teaching, developing course materials is desirable.

 

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 improves education at home and abroad through the support of international research, the design of innovative programs, and the exchange of students, scholars, and professionals around the world.  American Councils employs a full-time professional staff of over 370, located the U.S. and in 40 cities in 24 countries of Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Asia and the Middle East.

 
Dawn Blackwell
Human Resource Generalist
American Councils for International Education:ACTR/ACCELS
Phone: 202/833-7522
Fax: 202/572-9095
 
 
 

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