Resident Director - Vladimir

Organization: ACTR

Website: ACTR

Title: Resident Director

Location: Vladimir, Russia

Salary: Not listed

Description:
The Vladimir Resident Director serves as the American Councils representative and in-country Program Director for participants on the Advanced Russian Language and Area Studies Program, hosted by the KORA Centre for Russian Language in Vladimir. The Vladimir Resident Director represents American Councils in his/her actions and words during the tenure of appointment. 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 Vladimir Resident Director must be available to participants during any emergencies that arise and must communicate regularly with the Russian/Eurasian Outbound program staff in Washington, DC. Prior to departure for Russia, the Resident Director must attend American Councils orientation programs: for both 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 Vladimir Resident Director reports to the Russian/Eurasian Outbound Office Program Manager.

ANTICIPATED EMPLOYMENT DATES for the academic year 2009-2010 Russian Language Program are August 23, 2009 through May 21, 2010, with possible re-appointment.

Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree or higher in Russian language or area studies
or equivalent;
* Advanced Russian language skills -- written and oral (minimum
2/2+ on ACTFL scale);
* Study, work, or extensive travel experience in Russia;
* Experience overseeing and guiding groups (prefer experience with
students and/or youth);
* Demonstrated skills in academic and personal counseling; and
* Demonstrated skills in general financial accountability.

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.