<div>Executive Director - Turkish Fulbright Commission</div>
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<div>Turkish Fulbright Commission - Executive Director</div>
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<div>Applications are invited from Turkish or American citizens for the Ankara-based position of Executive Director (ED) of the Turkish American Fulbright Commission. The ED reports to a bi-national Board of Directors designated by the United States and Turkish governments. S/he is responsible for both long-term planning and the day-to-day management of the Fulbright Commission’s wide range of programs and multi-million dollar budget. The ED is expected to monitor the program and make recommendations to the Board on measures to ensure its growth and development. S/he liaises with Turkish government and educational bodies to further develop exchanges with the United States. The position requires travel throughout Turkey to promote and encourage applications from all regions and all universities in Turkey for the Fulbright program and other U.S. and Turkish Government funded programs which are administered by the Turkish Fulbright Commission. The ED must be strongly committed to promoting mutual understanding between the United States of America and Turkey.</div>
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<div> Essential Qualifications:</div>
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<div>• A minimum of eight to ten years’ experience in the field of international educational exchange (knowledge of, or experience with, U.S. Government programs an advantage)</div>
<div>• Thorough understanding of Turkish and American society, culture and educational systems</div>
<div>• demonstrated considerable administrative experience in education or related fields; in program, fiscal and personnel management, academics recruitment, and outreach/public relations</div>
<div>• Proven track record of dynamic leadership, strategic planning and organizational innovation</div>
<div>• Ability to interact effectively with American and Turkish academics, government officials, NGO and business leaders</div>
<div>• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills; proficiency in English and Turkish required</div>
<div>• Familiarity with modern information systems (Internet, e-mail, other new media)</div>
<div>• Advanced degree required</div>
<div>• Demonstrated commitment to equal opportunity</div>
<div>• Demonstrated record of innovation and creativity</div>
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<div>A one-year renewable contract will be offered to the successful candidate beginning on or about September, 2010. Salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience and qualifications. A letter of application addressing the above qualifications and accompanied by a CV should be received by e-mail to <a href="mailto:fulbright@fulbright.org.tr">fulbright@fulbright.org.tr</a> Bu e-Posta adresi istek dışı postalardan korunmaktadır, görüntülüyebilmek için JavaScript etkinleştirilmelidir and by December 15, 2009. Questions about the position should also be submitted to this address. Only applications received by the closing date will be considered.</div>
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<div>Information about the worldwide Fulbright Program can be found at: <a href="http://exchanges.state.gov/academicexchanges/index/fulbright-program.html">exchanges.state.gov/academicexchanges/index/fulbright-program.html</a></div>
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<div>Information about the Fulbright Program in Turkey can be found at: <a href="http://www.fulbright.org.tr/">www.fulbright.org.tr</a></div>
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