Position at Smolny College, St. Petersburg

[Kathleen Hewett-Smith]

Program Manager, Smolny College 

Program Manager, Bard-Smolny Program, Smolny College
The Program Manager of the Bard-Smolny Program is a year-round, full-time
administrator employed by Bard College at Smolny College of Liberal Arts and
Sciences, Russia’s first liberal arts college, in St. Petersburg, Russia. 
The Program Manager reports to the Assistant Director of the Institute for
International Liberal Education (IILE) at Bard College. S/he supervises the
daily running and organization of the Bard-Smolny Study Abroad Program for
North American students during the fall and spring semesters and the Summer
Language Intensive (SLI) in June, July and August. The Program Manager plays
a vital part in the ongoing development of Smolny College.
Smolny College’s unique program allows North American students the
opportunity to take Russian language classes while enrolled in liberal arts
courses taught in both Russian and English. Please see www.smolny.org for
more information.  
The Bard-Smolny Program hosts between 30 and 35 North American students each
semester, as well as during the SLI, at Smolny College.  The Program Manager
is responsible for all non-academic aspects of the program and, in
cooperation with the Associate Dean for International students, supports
students’ academic activities.  Specific tasks include supervision of two
full-time local staff members, providing student support, work on program
development, recruitment and admission, accounting, as well as organizing
and running program orientations three times per year.  The Program Manager
also acts as a liaison between the IILE and Smolny College, including work
with Smolny’s Dean’s Office, Registrar, IT Services, Financial Office,
Admissions Office and Development Office.  The Program Manager is expected
to hold regular office hours; some weekend and evening hours are required.    
Requirements include: fluent knowledge or Russian, experience working and
studying in Russia or the former Soviet Union, an American BA degree or
above, a friendly and professional manner, familiarity with databases,
accounting, and writing and research skills. Accuracy, attention to detail,
and comfort working in a fast-paced environment with a team of committed
professionals are crucial. A demonstrated understanding of and commitment to
the ideals of a liberal arts education and cross-cultural exchange, as well
as experience working with young people, is important. Candidates should
have a minimum of one to two years of administrative experience. Salary for
the position covers two visits to Bard College each year, one in January and
one in August, and is commensurate with experience.
Please send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names of three
business references to Human Resources at Bard College, hr at bard.edu. Bard
College is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from
individuals who contribute to its diversity. AA/EOE.

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