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[Robert De Lossa <radelo@earthlink.net>]

[from Billie Young <Young@ACTR.ORG> via SEELANGS]

Academic Director
Kiev, Ukraine

SUMMARY:
The Academic Director is a mid-to-senior-level position, reporting 
to the Chief of Party, with primary responsibility assisting in the 
management of a comprehensive Business Education program in Kiev, 
Ukraine aimed at higher education reform. This is a full-time 
position.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Promote the development of undergraduate and MBA programs at 
selected Ukrainian higher education institutions.  The Academic 
Coordinator will manage:
1. curriculum development initiatives
2. educational materials development (textbooks, case studies and 
other  materials in local languages)
3.  faculty training and continuing education programs
4. internships and study tours for Ukrainian professors and 
administrators to U.S., Polish and other CEE institutions

· Assist Ukrainian business programs in developing program 
accreditation models and seeking accreditation from key overseas 
professional associations. The Academic Coordinator will :
1 work with accreditation bodies (AACSB, EQUIS, EFMD, and/or CEEMAN) 
to advise Ukrainian institutions seeking their accreditation.
2 Advise Ukrainian institutions on curriculum adjustments needed to 
meet international standards.
3 Organize advocacy programs aimed at Ukrainian government offices 
(Ministry of Education and Science) and local businesses to garner 
support for innovative curricula and teaching materials and 
recognition of the credentials of graduates from these programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:
· Ph.D. in Business or Business Education or equivalent of 10+ years 
experience
· USAID administrative experience
· Experience in the NIS, especially the Ukraine
· Russian and/or Ukrainian language skills is preferred



TO APPLY:
Send letter/resume and salary requirements to Academic Dir-Ukraine 
Search, American Councils, 1776 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 700, 
Washington, DC  20036.  Fax: 202-872-9178 or 202-833-7523; 
www.actr.org; email: resumes@actr.org. Affirmative Action / Equal 
Opportunity Employer.

The American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS is a 
private, non-profit educational association and exchange 
organization devoted to improving education, professional training 
and research within and regarding the former Soviet Union (FSU). 
The American Councils administers academic exchange and training 
programs in virtually all fields; provides educational advising and 
academic testing services throughout the FSU; and organizes 
conferences and seminars in the US and abroad for its membership, 
exchange participants, alumni, and professional groups.   The 
American Councils manages a budget funded from multiple sources of 
approximately $50M, employs a staff of more then 400, and operates 
offices in 12 countries of the former Soviet Union.