[CivilSoc] IREX Program Associate

[Stephanie Hoke]

TITLE: Program Associate
DIVISION: Academic Exchanges and Research, IREX/DC
POSITION LOCATION: Washington, DC
ABOUT IREX: 
IREX is a US-based nonprofit organization committed to international
education in its broadest sense. IREX's efforts encompass academic research,
professional training, institution building, technical assistance, and
policy programs between the United States and the countries of Eastern
Europe, the New Independent States, Asia, and the Near East.
IREX fosters excellence in services to internal and external customers and
encourages all staff to continuously improve the systems and processes that
are essential to our work.
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 the
NIS and CEE to DC-based program officers. This position is available
immediately. 
JOB DESCRIPTION: 
Duties include responding to program applicant and fellow inquiries;
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 NIS and CEE regions 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: IREX/HR, AER/RB, Fax: (202)
628-8189; E-mail: hr@irex.org; or web site: http://www.irex.org EOE