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11.09.2009 Senior Program Manager Russian and Eurasian Outbound Programs Washington, D.C. Position Description FLSA STATUS: Exempt SUMMARY: The Senior Program Manager for Russian/Eurasian Outbound Programs is responsible for oversight and management of a range of Eurasia-bound higher education programs, program development, marketing, and supervision of program staff. Russian/Eurasian Outbound Programs Advanced Russian Language & Area Studies Program (RLASP) (academic year, summer, and semester) for undergraduate students and post-BA students Eurasian Regional Languages Program Research Scholar Program - (funded and fee for service) Business Russian Language and Internship Program A group of private programs South and Central European Languages and Research Program  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervise up to ten program staff; Oversee, train, and advise Resident Directors for each program, in coordination with the RLASP program manager; Develop, prepare and revise program publications, including developing a publicity plan; Prepare annual budget; monitor program budgets; Plan program development for continuing and new programs, based on program evaluations; Oversee management of Partner Institute relations; review Partner Institute agreements, advise on terms and renegotiate when appropriate; Oversee selection committee formation; Develop and deliver presentations at participant orientations;  Oversee and participate in advertising for and recruiting participants; manage alumni relations; Coordinate mailings to university Russian departments and study abroad offices; and Participate in grant proposal writing and reporting in collaboration with American Councils Bids and Proposals department. QUALIFICATIONS: M.A. degree in Russian Area Studies or equivalent; or equivalent work experience; 5 years work experience managing international or exchange programs; supervisory experience; Excellent communication skills; Recent in-country experience; Proficiency in spoken and written Russian language; Problem solving skills; and Demonstrated effective planning and organizing skills. TO APPLY: Send letter/resume and salary requirements with the job title in the subject line 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.    No phone calls. 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 the U.S. and in 40 cities in 24 countries of Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Asia and the Middle East. « back to News archive print this page email this page