[CivilSoc] Program Associate

[Bruce Papendick]

TITLE: Program Associate
DIVISION: Academic Exchanges and Research, IREX/DC
POSITION LOCATION: Washington, DC
ABOUT IREX: 
IREX (the International Research & Exchanges Board) is the premier US
nonprofit organization specializing in higher education, independent
media, Internet development, and civil society programs in the United
States, Europe, Eurasia, the Near East, and Asia.
SUMMARY OF POSITION: 
IREX seeks a program associate to provide administrative support for its
Academic Exchanges and Research Division. Principal responsibilities
will include providing back-up and administrative support on IREX
programs in Eurasia to DC-based program officers. This position is
available immediately. 
JOB DESCRIPTION: 
Duties include responding to program applicant and fellow inquiries;
negotiating placement of fellows at US host institutions and
universities; processing and tracking financial transactions;
maintaining office database and files; drafting correspondence, reports,
and proposals; and assisting with conferences, orientations, and
training programs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
*	BA in International Studies or related field;
*	Interest in the Eurasia region and knowledge of Russian or
regional language;
*	Strong computer (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and writing skills;
and
*	Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication
skills.
SALARY:  Commensurate with qualifications and experience 
BENEFITS: Excellent benefits package
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:
Submit cover letter and resume ASAP to:   AER/PA/JB/32-03,    Fax: (202)
628-8189,     E-mail: resumes at irex.org ,   NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.   EOE