Anticipated Employment Dates: Early June – August 2018 (exact appointment dates will vary by program and site). Resident Director training dates will be announced separately.

Resident Directors represent American Councils on programs overseas. The Resident Director will work with the host institution, manage communications between American Councils, program participants and local staff, arrange logistics for the group, and advise participants as required and resolve medical and other issues as necessary.

Resident Directors must be available to program participants on a daily basis; observe classes at the host institution; meet regularly with teachers, administrators, and participants; and arrange group travel and cultural programs and other events and activities focused on the immersion experience. Resident Directors must be available to participants during any emergencies that arise and must communicate regularly with the American Councils program staff in Washington, DC. Resident Directors oversee a small program budget, and are responsible for proper documentation of program expenditures and timely completion of a budget report at the end of each month and end of the program. Other reporting requirements may apply.

Prior to departure, all Resident Directors are required to complete an orientation program for staff. Resident Directors may be asked to travel 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. In some cases, Resident Directors will be asked to travel to the program site in advance of the students’ arrival. Resident Directors report to the DC-based Program Manager and staff. Completion of a successful background check may be required. All offers are contingent upon ability to receive and maintain a visa to the host country.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Being responsible for and available to a group of American high-school or undergraduate and graduate students at all times during the program;
• Advising program participants as needed on a variety of language learning, cultural, adjustment and logistical issues, including on issues such as group dynamics and interpersonal relationships;
• Reporting on program activities to program staff in Washington, D.C;
• Responding to participant medical emergencies, including assisting participants in securing medical care and navigating local clinics and hospitals;
• Supporting students from diverse backgrounds as well as students who have never traveled abroad before;
• Liaising with the host institution and local program staff;
• Observing the academic program;
• Arranging group travel and cultural programs, as well as volunteer opportunities and other program events (varies by program);
• Maintaining adherence to program rules and policies among participants—for some programs, this includes a language policy;
• Managing a small budget of program funds and maintaining detailed financial documentation, including monthly reports;
• Collecting photographs and videos from students and local staff, creating newsletters (varies by program);
• Completing a pre-departure orientation and training session;
• Working with host families, which may include selection and monitoring of host families, conducting site visits, maintaining weekly communication, and conflict resolution (varies by program);
• Supervise the work of an assistant (varies by program);
• Resolving other program-related issues as necessary; and
• Performing other program-related tasks as directed.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chinese, area studies or a related field;
• Advanced written and oral language skills (minimum 2/2+ on DLPT scale, Advanced on ACTFL scale) in Chinese;
• Study, work, or extensive travel experience in China and/or Taiwan;
• Familiarity with the educational system in China and/or Taiwan;
• Experience working in a position of authority with high school, undergraduate, or graduate students;
• Experience overseeing and guiding groups;
• Strong interpersonal and intercultural communication skills
• Demonstrated skills in academic and personal counseling; and
• Demonstrated skills in general financial accountability.

Position contingent upon funding. Resumes will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

American Councils is committed to taking affirmative steps to enhance employment opportunities for minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities, and strives to ensure that meaningful employment and promotional opportunities are maintained for everyone. American Councils’ commitment to equal employment opportunity is based not only on federal requirements, but also on a longstanding commitment to maintaining a diverse workforce reflective of the communities in which we operate.

PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.