EducationUSA Adviser, Dushanbe, TJK

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: full-time

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 10, 2024

POSITION SUMMARY

Summary of Position: The full-time EducationUSA Adviser in Dushanbe is responsible for providing services in Tajikistan, as well as outreach via electronic and other means. The EducationUSA Adviser works closely with the U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe

The EducationUSA Adviser will receive formal training and will be eligible to participate in national and international conferences/trainings.

About American Councils: American Councils is a non-profit, educational and exchange organization. American Councils administers programs for the U.S. Department of State and other U.S. Federal agencies, which include academic exchange, professional training, curriculum and materials development.

About EducationUSA: EducationUSA Advising Centers are responsible for promoting U.S. higher education and for providing free consultations to students on how to apply to U.S. colleges and universities. EducationUSA centers provide information about admissions testing, guidance on how to apply for financial assistance to study in the United States, and offer lectures and seminars on a broad range of U.S. educational opportunities and topics. Services and guidance to U.S. higher education institutions on Tajikistan’s education system and education market are also provided by the Center. The EducationUSA network consists of hundreds of advising centers in 180 countries.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct outreach to students in Tajikistan interested in learning about study in the United States and who will benefit from EducationUSA’s services;
• Maintain connections with secondary school counselors and university offices;
• To plan, implement, and ensure participation of students from Tajikistan in EducationUSA activities for students nationwide such as the annual college fair, virtual summer camp, and college prep club;
• Foster opportunities for virtual interaction between departing and returning students and scholars; develop activities and programs to use returning grantees and alumni as resources;
• Develop and monitor social networking groups and maintain the EducationUSA website for Tajikistan;
• Link EducationUSA Dushanbe to other relevant organizations and programs (e.g. American Corners/Spaces,  U.S. institutions of higher education, and education tour providers);
• Stay abreast of information pertaining to U.S. higher education and the profession of educational advising. Remain up to date on technology related to and used for educational advising and digital outreach to students;
• Complete the EducationUSA training process and ensure compliance with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs’ website and statistics-reporting requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Understanding of the U.S. higher education system, preferably gained from participation in a U.S.-based degree or non-degree academic study program at the higher education level;
• Experience teaching or advising students;
• University degree in a related field;
• Program administration experience;
• Experience with social networking, innovative outreach, presentations, and marketing/promotion;
• Strong writing and communication skills in English, Tajik, and Russian;
• Demonstrated organizational ability;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities quickly and effectively;
• Effective interpersonal skills;
• Availability for travel, and work after regular working hours and on weekends.

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.