Job posting in St. Petersburg, Russia

[Kitt Poole]

Resident Director, Flagship Program with American Councils for
International Education
Saint Petersburg, Russia
	
SUMMARY: 
Start Date: August 1, 2011
Length: August 1, 2011 to May 30, 2012 - Renewable
The Flagship Resident Director serves as the American Councils
representative and in-country Program Director for participants on the
Russian Overseas Flagship Program, an intensive language training
program at St. Petersburg State University for learners already at the
advanced level of proficiency in Russian.  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 Flagship Resident Director must be
available to participants during any emergencies that arise and must
communicate regularly with the Russian Flagship program staff in
Washington, DC.
Prior to departure for Russia, the Flagship Resident Director must
attend both American Councils' orientation programs: for 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 Flagship Resident Director reports to the Flagship Program Manager
in Washington D.C.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
*	Serve as academic and personal counselor for American Councils
Flagship program participants;
*	Serve as a liaison between American Councils and the host
institute administration to ensure that the academic and cultural
program proceeds as agreed;
*	Secure medical treatment for students as necessary;
*	Enforce American Councils rules as well as those of the Russian
host institute;
*	Communicate regularly with the American Councils Washington
office, reporting any problems regarding participants' health, academic
performance, or behavior, and general group/program updates; and within
two weeks of program conclusion submit a final report, program grades
and test scores;
*	Ensure that in-country travel and excursion program is arranged
as agreed and outlined in American Councils materials;
*	Manage program finances and submit monthly expense reports
accounting for all American Councils program expenditures;
*	Coordinate program logistics, including site visits, and
communicate logistical details to DC-based staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:
*	M.A. required, Ph.D. preferred in Russian, Slavic, or education
field;
*	Demonstrated proficiency in spoken and written Russian at
Level-3 or higher as defined by OPI (
http://www.dlielc.org/testing/opi_examinees.htm );
*	Strong interest in language learning/acquisition at the advanced
level
*	Substantial prior study and/or work  experience in Russia;
*	Experience overseeing and guiding groups;
*	Demonstrated skills in academic and personal counseling;
*	Demonstrated skills in general financial accountability;
*	U.S. Citizenship Required

TO APPLY:
Select this link and follow the prompts:
https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=555998 

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 in the U.S. and in 40 cities in 24 countries of Eastern
Europe, Eurasia, Asia and the Middle East.

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