General Information

Position Title: Assistant Director, School in the Middle East (Egypt)
Control Number: 000000
Reports To: 001009
Department Name: Off-Campus Study
Location: Off-Campus Study
Date Prepared: APR-09
Exempt: Yes

Primary Purpose

Based in Alexandria, the Assistant Director works with the Director to manage the overall administrative and organizational operation of the School in the Middle East.

Responsibilities

Works cooperatively with others and accepts direction from supervisors.


Program Administration



  • Designs and implements on-site student orientations that cover all academic, social, safety, and health issues.
  • Manages all on-site informational databases including: student information, class registration, course descriptions, instructor profiles, final grades, and course and program evaluations.
  • Submits all required information to IPOCS and the Office of the Registrar in a timely manner.
  • In accordance with individual contracts and program need, the Assistant Director may be required to teach one course per term.
  • Along with the Director, acts as liaison between Middlebury and partner universities.
  • Assists Director in working with the TAFL Centre in setting up course schedules and classroom scheduling.
  • Maintains database of registration/class lists.
  • Assists Director with: student discipline; student advising/counseling (academic, personal, medical, career etc.).
  • Assists Director in developing and monitoring all one-on-one tutorials. Collects center course syllabi and course materials from faculty before the beginning of each semester.
  • Identifies and secures student internship placements. Monitors placements throughout the semester and follows up with supervisors.
  • Creates faculty handbook, with guidance from Director.

Management and Personnel



  • Reports to the Director of the School in the Middle East.
  • In the absence of the Director, has decision-making authority, and is expected to consult with IPOCS on any significant decisions.
  • Assists with the training of the Resident Coordinator.
  • Works with Resident Coordinator to hire and train local “guardian angels.”
  • Upon request, attends meetings of directors of the Middlebury Schools Abroad.
  • A summer meeting is usually held in July on the Middlebury campus while the Language Schools are in session.
  • Assists with purchase and maintenance of all necessary office furniture and equipment, including computer equipment and contracts.

External Relations



  • Shares responsibility with Director in serving as liaison with local institutions, ministries of education, U.S. embassies, NGOs, local visa/residence permit issuing agencies and similar bodies, medical institutions, law enforcement agencies, and all other institutions and agencies in Egypt.
  • Coordinates all on-site arrangements (housing, local transportation, meetings) for visiting delegations, whether by Middlebury personnel or personnel from other institutions whose students attend (or plan to attend) the school abroad.

Budget and Financial



  • Coordinates with host universities to arrange bank transfer payments for tuition charges.
  • Submits on-line approval of procurement card charges on a biweekly basis. Reviews monthly expense reports prepared by Resident Coordinator.
  • Assists Director in preparing School budget.

Program Promotion



  • Updates program website, in coordination with IPOCS and assistance from Resident Coordinator.
  • Attends professional conferences, occasionally.
  • Visit U.S. colleges & universities to promote School in the Middle East, when finances, timing and logistics permit.
  • Provides information for updating IPOCS and LS publications.

Other Responsibilities


  • As assigned

Education & Training


  • Master's degree required.
  • Fluent in Arabic and English


Experience

  • In-country living and travel experience
  • Student services or similar experience preferred
  • Crisis management experience highly desired


  • Knowledge

  • Computer and e-mail skills (Microsoft Word and Excel)
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
  • Other

  • Interest in working with students
  • Familiarity with both U.S. and Egyptian educational systems
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Enthusiasm for study abroad and interest in internationalization
  • Willingness to wear different hats and work long hours, when needed

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