SUMMARY:
American Councils is currently seeking qualified Resident Directors to work
on summer programs ranging from five- to eight-weeks in length.  In Moscow,
programs are based at Moscow International University, Moscow State
University (Summer Teachers Program), and the Moscow Higher School of
Economics (Contemporary Russia).  In St. Petersburg, programs are hosted by
the Russian State Pedagogical University (Herzen); and in Vladimir, by the
KORA Russian Language Center.

Resident Directors represent American Councils in their actions and words
during the tenure of their appointment.  They must be available to program
participants on a daily basis; observe participant classes at Russian host
universities; meet regularly with teachers, administrators, and
participants; and arrange group travel and cultural programs. Resident
Directors 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, all
Resident Directors must attend American Councils orientation programs for
both staff and participants. Resident Directors are required to travel to
Russia with their respective participant groups at the beginning of their
programs and return to Washington, DC with the group at the end of the
program.  The Summer Resident Directors report to the Russian/Eurasian
Outbound Office Program Manager.

ANTICIPATED EMPLOYMENT DATES: early June - to mid August 2009 (exact
appointment dates will vary according to program specifics).

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;
*Demonstrated skills in academic and personal counseling; and
*Demonstrated skills in general financial accountability.

TO APPLY:
Send letter/resume and salary requirements to Outbound Summer RD Search,
American Councils, 1776 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 700, Washington, DC
20036.  Fax: 202-872-9178 or 202-833-7523; www.americancouncils.org ; email:
resumes [at] americancouncils.org. Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applications will be reviewed beginning December 1, 2008. However, we will
continue to accept applications until all positions are filled.

American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS is an
international non-profit organization working to advance education,
research, and mutual understanding across the United States and the nations
of Southeastern Europe, Eurasia, and South Asia. With a staff of over 370
professionals, American Councils designs, implements, and supports
innovative programs in education, professional development, and scholarly
research.