Assistant Resident Director, ShanghaiJob Description: Assistant Resident Director, ShanghaiLocation: Shanghai, ChinaStart date: Fall 2014Supervisor: Shanghai Resident DirectorAbout the Alliance:The Alliance for Global Education, LLC, a division of the Institute for Study Abroad, Butler University, was formed with the vision of opening study abroad destinations in Asia to an ever-growing and more diverse U.S. undergraduate population.The Alliance provides stimulating, interdisciplinary study abroad programs in China and India that maintain the high academic standards, strong student services, and careful health and safety measures of our partner institutions. Our core mission is to develop and promote innovative programs in vibrant, dynamic countries in the non-Western world that are of ever-increasing scholarly, political, and economic interest.In China, the Alliance operates programs for U.S. undergraduate students in Beijing, Shanghai, and Xi’an.Position Summary:The Assistant Resident Director (ARD) is responsible for assisting the Shanghai Resident Director (RD) in coordinating all aspects of Shanghai program management, with particular responsibilities related to internship components and custom programming. Other primary responsibilities include advising students on day-to-day life in China, managing student housing, planning and assisting with orientation, activities, and excursions, and facilitating ongoing interaction between Alliance students and Chinese students.Please visit this link for a more detailed position description: http://allianceglobaled.org/files/upload/pdf/ard_shanghai_201 4.pdfRequirements:Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferredAt least two years of relevant work experience in China; experience studying or working in the U.S.; a strong familiarity with Shanghai preferredExperience working with American college studentsNear-fluent language skills in both Mandarin and EnglishProven organization, management, and communication skillsStrong leadership skills, with the ability to work well independently and as part of a teamA commitment to the ideals of international education, and a genuine interest in sharing China’s linguistic, historic, and cultural legacy with American studentsFlexibility toward evolving responsibilities as the programs growTo Apply:Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to (login to view email).No phone calls, please.Due to the volume of applications, applicants will only be contacted if they are selected for an interview.

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