Summary
The Almaty Assistant Resident Director serves as the American Councils representative for participants on the Russian Overseas Flagship program (ROF), hosted by Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. The Assistant Resident Director works with the Resident Director to oversee student academic progress, health and well-being, and ROF cultural programming. S/he is available to program participants on a daily basis and is available during any emergencies that arise. The ARD communicates regularly with the ROF program staff in Washington, DC and reports to the ROF Senior Program Manager.
Primary Responsibilities
- Be available and accessible to program participants on a daily basis, including through office hours, regular presence at the host institution, and weekly group meetings;
- Monitor participants’ health and safety, and promptly communicate issues to the ROF program manager and host institution staff;
- Respond to participant emergencies, including assisting participants with securing medical care and navigating local clinics and hospitals;
- Work closely and cooperatively with the Resident Director to resolve any program-related issues
- Participate in weekly conference calls with the Senior Program Manager;
- Attend the pre-departure orientation prior to the program’s beginning in Washington, D.C.;
- Accompany participants to Almaty at the beginning of the program;
- Assist Resident Director with conducting in-country arrival orientations at the beginning of the program period;
- Review all American Councils student policies and enforce program rules and requirements in consultation with Washington, DC office;
- Assist KazNU with host family placements as requested;
- Perform other program-related tasks as directed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher;
- Advanced Russian language skills;
- Study, work, or extensive travel experience in Kazakhstan;
- Experience overseeing and guiding groups; and
- Demonstrated skills in general financial accountability.