- Project management expertise
- Experience in academic and career advising, and leadership development
- Work experience involving multiple task prioritization required
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Fluent in Russian and English required; strong Belarusian and Lithuanian language skills preferred
- Demonstrated organizational ability and attention to detail
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills
- Ability to forge and develop connections and work cooperatively with partners and stakeholders from various sectors including higher education communities, government, and private companies
- Ability to manage multiple priorities quickly and effectively
- Ability to work independently while contributing to an overall team effort
- Proven effectiveness in a cross-cultural work environment
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Strong computer, web and social media skills
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