FLEX Program Hub Director, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Job Description

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

SUMMARY:

American Councils is seeking a motivated, organized professional committed to international education to fill the role of Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) Program Hub Director in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The FLEX program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and provides a life-changing, one-year scholarship exchange opportunity for competitively selected secondary school students from a) 22 countries in Europe and Eurasia coming to the U.S., and b) the U.S., going to designated FLEX countries including Kazakhstan. The Hub Director is responsible for general oversight of both FLEX and FLEX Abroad. Primary responsibilities include student recruitment, orientation, and on program support; administrative and financial oversight; liaising with U.S. Embassy, Ministry of Education, and other stakeholders; and management of the in-country alumni program. The Hub Director reports to the Central Asia Regional Director and works in conjunction with Washington-based program managers.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Supervise and direct the work of approximately three permanent and six limited term staff.
• Manage the student recruitment process including scheduling and publicity in accordance with program policies and procedures.
• Conduct applicant interviews and ensure the quality and timely completion of all three rounds of applicant testing.
• Oversee all domestic and international travel for students.
• Represent the program to and maintain relationships with U.S. Embassy officials, ministry representatives and other program stakeholders.
• Supervise and teach pre-departure orientations to ensure compliance with curriculum and program rules.
• Manage sensitive or high-level support cases involving on-program students.
• Oversee the student notification process.
• Supervise budget preparation for various stages of the program, and coordinate payments and submissions of receipts with finance staff in Kazakhstan office.
• Oversee the FLEX Abroad program in Kazakhstan, including occasional meetings with students and host families.
• Supervise and support the FLEX Abroad coordinator.
• Manage overall alumni programming to include supervising Alumni Coordinators and submitting reports in collaboration with the DC and overseas alumni program team.
• Ensure compliance with data protection laws concerning participant records.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Program administration experience
• Supervisory experience in a cross-cultural environment
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build successful relationships
• Fluent in Kazakh and/or Russian
• Experience traveling extensively under difficult conditions
• Experience in reporting and budget management
• Experience studying in a U.S high school environment required
• Regional experience preferred
• BA in relevant field (e.g. appropriate area language, or area studies, education, etc.) required; advanced degree preferred
• Prior experience with the FLEX program preferred

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.

About the Organization

The world’s most successful institutions and determined nations work with American Councils for International Education through cultural exchange, language training, and professional development.

Since 1974, our educational portfolio has grown to include 148 countries important to national security, prosperity, and peace. Our programs are backed by thorough research to ensure their quality and integrity. Our participants represent a spectrum of learners, from high school through the postdoctoral and professional level.

To date, we have built a community of more than 100,000 alumni, including national leaders, ministers, members of parliament, ambassadors, and CEOs.