Program Manager

Organization: Bard College/Smolny College

Website: Bard, Смолный

Title: Program Manager

Location: Saint Petersburg, Russia

Salary:
Salary for the position covers two visits to Bard College each year, one in January and one in August, and is commensurate with experience.

Description: 
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.


Qualifications: 
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.

To Apply:
Please send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names of three business references to Kathleen Hewett-Smith, Asst. Dir. IILE, by email at hewett@bard.edu. Bard College is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals who contribute to its diversity. AA/EOE.