Position Description

SUMMARY:
Based in Washington, DC, the Communications and Alumni Officer will assist in the administration of American Councils study abroad programs focused on training approximately 300 speakers of critical languages per year through intensive summer language institutes in East Asia and Eurasia.

The Communications and Alumni Officer will report to the Project Director and will be charged with coordinating and facilitating the flow of information among a variety of program constituents, including program staff, participants, alumni, board members, and university partners. The position entails developing a program website, maintaining a database of program reports, and coordinating updates and revisions to program materials. The Communications and Alumni Officer will work closely with the Project Director and American Councils program staff to promote and administer a grants competition for program alumni and coordinate a variety of program follow-on activities.

The position will require close attention to detail, strategic thinking, the ability to handle multiple tasks and work independently, and a readiness to communicate with diverse groups of people. Some travel may be required.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Respond to telephone calls and e-mail inquiries; assist in daily coordination of team activities;
• Assist in organizing advisory board meetings, including making travel arrangements;
• Coordinate and conduct informational presentations about American Councils programs for students and faculty, including promotional trips to U.S. universities and conferences;
• Oversee department website, including developing and managing website content;
• Coordinate updates and revisions to program handbooks, policies and materials;
• Assist in the development of a reporting and notification system for program constituents, including program participants and alumni, domestic and international partners;
• Assist in compiling of grant proposals and reports;
• Develop and maintain an online alumni network;
• Work with language advisory board members to enhance the content of on-line language learning resources for program participants;
• Oversee a small-grants competition for program alumni; and
• Coordinate a variety of follow-on activities for program alumni.

Qualifications:

• BA required; MA preferred;
• Study abroad or international work experience preferred;
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English; knowledge of a critical language preferred;
• Ability to communicate effectively and in a timely fashion with numerous constituents;
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to work independently while contributing as a member of a team;
• Experience in creating marketing and advertising strategies preferred;
• Previous program administration experience; and
• Experience working with websites, electronic media and databases preferred.

Position contingent upon funding.

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 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.