{"id":3445,"date":"2009-02-11T19:00:34","date_gmt":"2009-02-11T19:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/?p=3445"},"modified":"2009-02-11T19:00:34","modified_gmt":"2009-02-11T19:00:34","slug":"job-stanford-program-director-stanford-university-palo-alto-ca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/2009\/02\/11\/job-stanford-program-director-stanford-university-palo-alto-ca\/","title":{"rendered":"Job:  Stanford Program Director &#8211; Stanford University (Palo Alto, CA)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.viaprograms.org\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/ithinked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/07\/stanford.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"151\" height=\"231\" \/><\/a><em>Interesting job listing via JETAA NC&#8217;s jobs email list:<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Stanford Programs is a division of VIA (formerly Volunteers in Asia), an independent, non-profit, educational exchange organization that provides US-Asia public service and educational exchange opportunities. For 45 years, VIA has sent young American volunteers to work within Asian institutions. VIA&#8217;s Stanford Programs evolved from VIA&#8217;s growing connection with Asian institutions and for over 30 years has served as the mirror image of the volunteer program by providing in-depth, personal, and provocative cross-cultural experiences for Asians.<\/p>\n<p>The Stanford Programs division develops and coordinates short-term, focused, cross-cultural study programs for students of Asia&#8217;s top universities. These programs focus on specific themes such as health<br \/>\ncare, poverty &amp; homelessness or volunteerism and also expose students to the diversity of the American society. In 2008, over 200 students from Japan, Taiwan, Korea, and China participated in five short-term programs. VIA&#8217;s summer programs are multi-national while spring programs are currently focused on students from Japan. VIA has offices at Stanford University and in San Francisco and the Stanford Programs<br \/>\nDirector will split time between these offices.<\/p>\n<p>Major Responsibilities of the Program Director<!--more--><\/p>\n<ul class=\"unIndentedList\">\n<li> Design, plan and lead 2 programs (American Language &amp; Culture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Program and Exploring Health Care Program) per year<\/p>\n<ul class=\"unIndentedList\">\n<li> Create and manage program budgets<\/li>\n<li> Act as liaison with various Stanford University departments and offices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"unIndentedList\">\n<li> Arrange transportation, lodging, meals, and other logistics for programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"unIndentedList\">\n<li> Develop marketing campaign for programs, including production of brochures, flyers, and advertisements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"unIndentedList\">\n<li> Recruit, manage, and train Stanford student program coordinators in cross-cultural, leadership, and organizational skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"unIndentedList\">\n<li> Travel to Asia to recruit participants and meet with partner institutions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"unIndentedList\">\n<li> Initiate and develop programs with Asian institutions, Asian university faculty, and participants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"unIndentedList\">\n<li> Participate in VIA-wide meetings, strategic planning, and trainings Qualifications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"unIndentedList\">\n<li> Commitment to cross-cultural education and public service; teaching experience highly regarded<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"unIndentedList\">\n<li> Sensitivity to Asian culture and communication style; language ability a plus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"unIndentedList\">\n<li> Experience in Asia, especially Taiwan, Japan, Korea, or China<\/li>\n<li> Demonstrated leadership ability, attention to detail, experience with budgets, strong organizational skills, dedication and ability to work evenings\/weekends during programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"unIndentedList\">\n<li> Program expertise highly regarded, i.e., knowledge and interest in issues surrounding health care, volunteerism; service-learning; curriculum development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"unIndentedList\">\n<li> Native speaker level English skills, including effective written and verbal communication skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"unIndentedList\">\n<li> Desire and ability to work in a small, consensus-based organization<\/li>\n<li> Familiarity with the San Francisco Bay Area preferred<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"unIndentedList\">\n<li> Knowledge of computers (Microsoft Office, Joomla, Salesforce, and graphic design)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"unIndentedList\">\n<li> Willingness to obtain Class B Commercial Driver&#8217;s license (for 15-passenger vans)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"unIndentedList\">\n<li> Willingness to make a three to four-year commitment to working at VIA Salary\/Benefits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"unIndentedList\">\n<li> Starting salary of $37,983 with annual increases based on length of service and cost of living adjustments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"unIndentedList\">\n<li> Full health, dental and vision insurance for employee and spouse\/domestic partner and dependents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"unIndentedList\">\n<li> Disability insurance for the employee only<\/li>\n<li> A 403(b) plan<\/li>\n<li> Full-time, exempt position with approximately 5 weeks of paid vacation, plus 2 weeks of office closure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"unIndentedList\">\n<li> Limited access to Stanford University libraries, athletic facilities, and other facilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To Apply<\/p>\n<p>Please send the following:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"unIndentedList\">\n<li> Resume and cover letter<\/li>\n<li> Three references (please state nature of your relationship and attach complete contact information)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"unIndentedList\">\n<li> Program Proposal:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You are interested in developing a new multi-national program focusing on health care issues.\u00a0 Write a two-page brief to be submitted as a &#8220;letter of inquiry&#8221; to a foundation. In your proposal, explain the<br \/>\ngoals and objectives, target population, the structure of program, study themes and activities to be implemented. You may include any other information you consider important.<\/p>\n<p>Application Deadline: March 31, 2009<br \/>\nInterviews to be arranged in mid to late April, 2009.<br \/>\nExpected Start Date: mid to late May, 2009<\/p>\n<p>For more information or to submit an application, please contact:<br \/>\nKazutoh Ishida, Senior Stanford Programs Director,<br \/>\nVIA, P.O. Box 20266, Stanford, CA 94309<br \/>\nEmail <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:kazutoh%40viaprograms.org\" target=\"_blank\">kazutoh @viaprograms . org<\/a><br \/>\nWeb <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/www.viaprograms.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.viaprogr ams.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Interesting job listing via JETAA NC&#8217;s jobs email list: Stanford Programs is a division of VIA (formerly Volunteers in Asia), an independent, non-profit, educational exchange organization that provides US-Asia public service and educational exchange opportunities. For 45 years, VIA has sent young American volunteers to work within Asian institutions. 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