Assistant Resident Director, Russian Overseas Flagship Capstone Program - Almaty, Kazakhstan

FLSA Status: Exempt

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.

EMPLOYMENT DATE: August 2025 to May 2026.

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.

BENEFITS

This position is eligible for healthcare benefits.

American Councils is committed to providing employment opportunities for all individuals, in accordance with current federal regulations. Our focus is on ensuring that all individuals have equal access to employment and advancement opportunities based on merit.

American Councils’ commitment to employment opportunity is driven by federal requirements, including Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act (supporting individuals with disabilities) and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) (protecting covered veterans). We also ensure our employment practices comply with all applicable regulations, including E-Verify requirements for work eligibility. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where all individuals have the opportunity to succeed and grow, in full compliance with federal law.

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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.