JOB- Program Assistant for Faculty Initiatives, American Councils

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JOB- Program Assistant for Faculty Initiatives, American Councils

Posted by: ACIE - JFDP <JFDP@americancouncils.org>

[Note: This posting was received late; contact to the posting organization to
determine if the opening still exists.]

Posting Closes: July 19, 2007

Summary:

The Program Assistant in the Division of Faculty Initiatives is an
entry-level position, reporting to the Senior Program Manager. The
Program Assistant works as part of a team to help coordinate and
support activities associated with the administration of an exchange
program for faculty from Eurasia and Southeast Europe, handling
program-related matters including host university recruitment,
selection and placements, participant monitoring, program evaluation,
as well as logistical issues connected with participant travel,
orientation, housing, insurance, and stipends.

Responsibilities:

- Help facilitate the overseas and domestic travel of program staff,
consultants and participants, including correspondence with American
Councils' field offices, participants, and host institutions, travel
itinerary requests, preparation of informational materials, and visa
processing;
- Provide maintenance support to exchange participants in the U.S.,
including but not limited to travel, housing, insurance matters,
payment of monthly stipends and bills, professional development
reimbursements, and consistent and regular correspondence; - Assist
in evaluating participants' academic progress and activities,
including analyzing academic plans, reports, and training proposals,
and acting as a liaison with host institutions;
- Uphold the program's grant terms with respect to participants'
activities and expenses during the program;
- Help maintain participant, alumni and financial databases.
- Assist in the processing of participant and host university
applications including but not limited to preparing for selection
committee meetings; compiling testing/interview rosters; processing
acceptance and rejection letters and host university placements;
- Assist in organizing and executing orientations and conferences,
including arranging travel, accommodations, guest speakers, cultural
events and banquets, as well as preparing and executing seminars and
workshops for participants
- Preparing drafts of required program reports;
- Assist in the creation of and planning for follow-on initiatives; and,
- Contribute to ongoing faculty program planning and development.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in related field;
- Strong writing and communication skills, (Eurasian or Southeastern
language skills preferable);
- Demonstrated organizational ability and problem-solving skills;
- Experience working with individuals from other cultures,
(Experience living abroad is desirable);
- Ability to manage multiple priorities quickly and effectively;
- Ability to work independently while contributing to an overall team effort;
- High attention to detail and strong administrative skills:
- Effective interpersonal skills; and,
- Strong computer programming and database skills.

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@americancouncils.org. Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.

American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS is an
international not-for-profit organization working to advance
education, research, and mutual understanding across the United States
and the nations of Eastern Europe, Eurasia, and Southeast Europe. Its
mission is to foster democratic development and civil societies by
advancing education and research, cultivating leadership, and
empowering individuals and institutions through learning. With a staff
of 400 professionals in 17 countries, American Councils designs,
implements, and supports innovative programs in education, community
outreach, and scholarly research.

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