JOB- Senior Program Manager, American Councils, Washington, DC
Posted by: Dawn Blackwell <Blackwell@americancouncils.org>
American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS
Senior Program Manager
Flagship Language Programs
Position Description
Summary:
Based in Washington, DC, the Flagship Senior Program Manager oversees
American Councils Language Flagship Programs, including the Arabic
Overseas Flagship Program (Damascus, Syria; Alexandria, Egypt), the
Central Asian Turkic Overseas Flagship Programs (across Central Asia),
the Overseas Russian Flagship Program (St. Petersburg, Russia), the
Persian and Tajik Flagship Program (Dushanbe, Tajikistan), and the
Russian Domestic Flagship Program. The Senior Program Manager will
supervise a staff in the U.S. and overseas. American Councils
continues to play a dynamic role in the growth and development of
Flagship language study overseas. The Senior Program Manager reports
to the American Councils Vice President.
The Flagship Language Program is designed to train superior speakers
of critical languages in an intensive, overseas immersion setting.
Advanced students of Arabic, Central Asian languages, Persian, and
Russian receive NSEP funding to participate in Flagship Programs,
while others receive partial funding or funding from a variety of
sources. In fall 2008, we anticipate over 30 Flagship students across
the programs. Participants with funding from other sources are also
eligible to apply. Under the direction of the Senior Program Manager,
program staff manage program logistics, support students pre-departure
and overseas, and assists in curriculum development and program
design. Program consultants provide curriculum design and evaluation.
The Senior Program Manager is also responsible for program
development, overall program direction, and financial oversight of the
programs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Oversees daily operations of Arabic, Central Asian, Persian, and
Russian Flagship (overseas and domestic) Programs;
* Coordinates and works with American Councils management team in
management and development of Flagship programs, including admissions
process, curricula, testing, and recruitment.
* With Flagship Program Principal Investigator, Co-Principal
Investigators, and consultants, assists in design, development and
implementation of other future Flagship programs;
* Works with the Academic Councils and the Council chairs for each of
the Flagship Programs, including responsibility for preparing the
bi-annual meetings of each of four Councils in close cooperation with
program staff and American Councils senior management;
* Ensures academic oversight of the Flagship Programs provided by the
Council chairs;
* Communicates regularly and coordinates with U.S. granting agencies
and program contractors, US and foreign institutional partners,
including the Institute for International Education, NSEP, and Bryn
Mawr College;
* Supervises four staff in the U.S. and overseas staff working on
Flagship programs; recruits and trains additional staff as program
developments require;
* Oversees institutional relations with Russian, Syrian, Kyrgyz,
Egyptian, U.S., and Tajik university partners;
* Oversees application process and selection committees for all
Flagship Programs;
* Oversees design, scheduling and coordination of orientation
programs for Flagship participants;
* Oversees coordination of participant testing and tracking of
student progress throughout program period;
* Ensures comprehensive and effective logistical support for staff
and participants overseas;
* Writes and edits reports, proposals, and promotional materials;
* Oversees maintenance of Flagship websites;
* Develops program budgets and tracks expenses;
* Works closely with other outbound staff to coordinate Flagship
activities with those of other programs as needed, including Russian
Language and Area Studies Program, Eurasian Regional Language Program,
and Title VIII Research Scholar Programs.
Qualifications:
* Masters degree or higher in relevant language fields or second
language acquisition required;
* Experience in managing study abroad programs desirable.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills;
* Excellent spoken and written skills in at least one of the target languages;
* Outstanding organizational skills;
* At least five years of program administration experience;
* Database and spreadsheet skills preferred;
* Knowledge of budgetary procedures, especially with regard to
government grants preferred;
* Knowledge of language and culture of at least one target region 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@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.
Dawn Blackwell
Human Resource Generalist
American Councils for International Education:ACTR/ACCELS
Phone: 202/833-7522
Fax: 202/572-9095
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