EducationUSA Special Projects Coordinator at American Councils for International Education

The EducationUSA Special Projects Coordinator reports to the EducationUSA Ukraine Manager.  The incumbent works alongside the EAC staff in Kyiv and Program Managers in Washington, D.C.  

This is full-time, 40 hours a week.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Day-to-day management of the EducationUSA special projects on capacity building of secondary and higher education professionals in Ukraine. 
• Conducting  virtual and in-person outreach activities during the process of implementation of the special projects 
•  Providing in-person and virtual advising on the educational opportunities in the U.S. to students, parents, and professionals,  including advising students enrolled in the Competitive College Club
• Organizing and conducting training programs and workshops.
• Making monthly financial projections for the EducationUSA special projects.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders engaged in the EducationUSA special projects, including secondary and higher education communities, youth centers, government, private companies, etc.
• Closely cooperating with the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine for the implementation of special projects under PAS grants.
• Performing data collection on projects’ implementation for monitoring and evaluation, as well as reporting purposes.
• Perform EAC representative tasks, as assigned.

• Providing full support to EducationUSA Ukraine Manager upon request
• Adhering to all American Councils’ office policies and guidelines as set forth by the Country Director and D.C. office.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Education, Project management, or relevant field.
• At least 2 years of professional experience in project and/or program management.
• Experience in planning conferences, workshops, and other public events.
• Verbal and written fluency in English and Ukrainian. Fluency in Russian is a plus. 
• Preference will be given to applicants with experience with the U.S. educational system and/or U.S. Department of State educational exchange program(s).
• High level of attention to detail.
• Excellent time management, planning and implementation, analytical, and computer/internet skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to international education and cultural exchange.
• Strong cross-cultural and communication skills.
• Knowledge of U.S. and Ukrainian education systems.
• Ability to forge and develop connections and work cooperatively with partners and stakeholders from various sectors including higher education communities, government, and private companies.

TO APPLY:

Submit a cover letter with a current resume before the closing date. Applications submitted later than August 15, 2022, will not be considered.

2022-08-10T15:24:16.000 2022-08-15T23:59:59.000 Full time / Повна зайнятість TELECOMMUTE Україна American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS