Georgetown University: School of Foreign Service in Qatar

• Media Relations Officer (English/Arabic)
• Student Affairs Officer
• Contract positions:
  • Project Coordinator (Grants and Research)- Until June 30, 2010
  • Media Writer (English) - Until June 30, 2010
  • Writing Specialist - Until June 30, 2010
  • Economics Specialist - Until June 30, 2010

Media Relations Officer – English/Arabic

The Media Relations Officer will serve as the primary liaison between the Office of Public Affairs at SFS-Qatar and local, regional and international English- and Arabic-speaking press. This position will be primarily responsible for writing and translating English press releases and news articles for dissemination online and to media outlets around the world.

Additionally, the Media Relations Officer will work to ensure adequate media coverage of the University by working with local English-speaking media to respond to queries and interview requests for faculty, as well as pitching event and story ideas to media. The incumbent will work with Public Affairs team to implement and execute internal and external communications strategies to promote the University and ensure adequate representation to Arabic-speaking community. Some evening and weekend work will be required to support media inquiries at University-sponsored events, as well as other duties as assigned. This position is based in Doha, Qatar.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in communications, or journalism. Must possess a strong command of written and spoken English and Arabic languages. At least 3 years experience in media relations, advertising or journalism. Strong writing or journalism background. English fluency required. Expert proficiency in MS Office Suite. Knowledge of desktop publishing software such as Adobe InDesign and Photoshop. Familiarity with online publishing techniques and HTML.

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Student Affairs Officer

SFS-Qatar is currently recruiting Student Affairs Officers to start work in June 2010. The purpose of the Student Affairs Officer position is to act as a liaison between students and staff/faculty at SFS-Qatar, to support students in transitioning to a university environment, and to facilitate students’ academic and development goals. Student Affairs Officers advise student organizations by assisting in planning co-curricular programs and activities for students, including cultural events and life skills sessions to provide a student culture similar to Georgetown University (GU) main campus. SAOs also work as tutors in the Office of Academic Services and occasionally assist professors in class.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a mentor to SFS-Qatar students to assist in their transition (academic and cultural) to Georgetown University
• Tutor in the Office of Academic Services (writing, study skills, economics)
• Mentor student organizations, including helping them define their vision, mission and goals, creating a constitution, sustaining interest and participation, etc.
• Coordinate experiential learning trips (and act as a chaperone) so that students are able to experience multi-cultural and local customs and a sense of “university life”
• Work with Qatar immigration and international students to facilitate immigration processes/ long term visa requirements are being met
• Participate as a member of the admissions committee and provide information on basic admission requirements, assists in preliminary screening of applicants by assessing the applicant’s overall record, recommendation letters, and publications and conduct admissions interviews

Requirements:

• Georgetown University graduates only.
• Bachelor’s degree from any of Georgetown University’s four undergraduate colleges
• Strong academic record and significant student organization experience, including event planning, prior advisory roles, and co-curricular development
• Knowledge of Middle East culture, traditions, Arabic language skills, and prior overseas experience preferred.
• Excellent salary package, including relocation and travel, housing and benefits.

The Student Affairs Officer position is based in Doha, Qatar.

The deadline for applications is November 19, 2009.

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Project Coordinator (Grants and Research)

Local candidates only. All applicants must already have sponsorship to live and work in Qatar.

Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar together with Georgetown University Department of Islamic & Arabic studies is the recipient of a research award from the Qatar National Research Fund to pursue an academic field study on the situation of Arabic language instruction in Qatar. This position is a grant funded position and is funded through June 2010 with the possibility of renewal and reporting directly to the Project Director.

The Project Coordinator is expected to provide administrative support to the overall administration of the research grant to include; obtaining ministry approvals, arrange meetings and proctoring language instruments in public and private primary schools throughout Qatar, as well as developing a filing system of respondent information, collecting data and outcomes, liaising among members of the project team as well as SFS-Q administration and managing continuous follow up on all administrative aspects of the project’s workflow.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in the humanities or social science field (preferably in fields of language, linguistics, or literature). At least 2 years of relevant work experience preferably with a university and in a coordinating, administrative, or research capacity. Mastery of Arabic & English (read, write, speak), Excellent communication skills, Excellent planning skills; deadline and detailed oriented, Familiarity with language teaching and or language research, working knowledge of primary education system in Qatar. Able to work independently as well as with a variety of project personnel and research staff at Georgetown University, as well as state and local administrators in high schools. Understanding of Data collection techniques, preferably qualitative research as well as working with study subjects and Institutional Review Board regulations. Experience in preparing publications, documents, reports and communication materials for mass distribution.

Interested applicants should e-mail their CV and cover letter to sfsqjobs@georgetown.edu

Please indicate "Project Coordinator" in the subject line of the email.

Media Writer (English) - Until June 30, 2010

Local candidates only. All applicants must already have sponsorship to live and work in Qatar.

The Media Writer will assist the Director of Public Affairs in developing and editing internal and external documents or materials in the area of marketing and communication on behalf of SFS-Qatar in order to promote the University’s programs, events, faculty, staff, and students with Qatar, the Middle East region, and internationally. The Media Writer will be responsible for writing a significant amount of press releases. In addition, he/she may be required to write press releases within a short window or time frame.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in communications, or journalism. Must possess a strong command of written and spoken English. At least 3 years experience in media relations, advertising or journalism. Strong writing or journalism background. Expert proficiency in MS Office Suite. Knowledge of desktop publishing software such as Adobe InDesign and Photoshop. Familiarity with online publishing techniques and HTML.

Interested applicants should e-mail their CV and cover letter to sfsqjobs@georgetown.edu

Please indicate "Media Writer (English)" in the subject line of the email.

Writing Specialist - Until June 30, 2010

Local candidates only. All applicants must already have sponsorship to live and work in Qatar.

The Office of Academic Services (OAS) provides academic support and guidance to students enrolled in Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Qatar). OAS provides one-on-one tutoring in academic literacy (reading and writing) and numeracy (statistics and economics). Regular group study sessions and academic skills workshops are also offered. OAS is currently looking for a Writing Specialist for 10-20 hours per week. The responsibilities of this position include:

• Tutoring students in academic writing across the disciplines;
• Supporting students to become more successful and self-sufficient writers;
• Cooperating with other OAS staff members in developing and delivering academic skills workshops and group study sessions;
• Assisting the Director in the development of OAS resources;
• Providing guidance to peer writing tutors.

Requirements:

• A Bachelors or Masters in English, TEFL or a writing-related field.
• Previous experience teaching or tutoring academic writing.

This position is designed to be for 10-15 hours a week.

Interested applicants should e-mail their CV and cover letter to sfsqjobs@georgetown.edu
Please indicate " Writing Specialist " in the subject line of the email.

Economics Specialist - Until June 30, 2010

Local candidates only. All applicants must already have sponsorship to live and work in Qatar.

The Office of Academic Services (OAS) provides academic support and guidance to students enrolled in Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Qatar). OAS provides one-on-one tutoring in academic literacy (reading and writing) and numeracy (statistics and economics). Regular group study sessions and academic skills workshops are also offered. OAS is currently looking for an Economics Specialist for 10-15 hours per week. The responsibilities of this position include:

• Tutoring students in microeconomics, macroeconomics, quantitative methods, international trade and international finance;
• Developing and leading group review/study sessions;
• Assisting the Director in the development of OAS resources for economics;
• Providing guidance to peer economics tutors.
• Being available for consultation with faculty;

Requirements:

• A Bachelors or Masters in economics (with a strong quantitative and analytical background);
• Flexibility in scheduling of hours based on course schedules, with additional availability during exam periods.

Desirable:

• Previous experience as an Economics Teaching Assistant.

This position is designed to be for 10-15 hours a week.

Interested applicants should e-mail their CV and cover letter to sfsqjobs@georgetown.edu
Please indicate " Economics Specialist " in the subject line of the email.

The School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Qatar), which is located in Education City in Doha, Qatar, is a branch of the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service and offers a four-year undergraduate curriculum leading to the Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service (BSFS) degree identical to that offered on the Main Campus of Georgetown University in Washington, DC. Each year, the SFS-Qatar admits a class of approximately 50 students, primarily from the Middle East, South and Southeast Asia, who take courses on and will graduate from the Doha campus. The students and facilities of the SFS-Qatar are outstanding. Compensation, terms of employment and professional opportunities for SFS-Qatar faculty are highly competitive. SFS-Qatar faculty join a community of scholars in Education City who teach in the other branch campuses of Carnegie-Mellon University, Northwestern University, Cornell University, Texas A&M University, and Virginia Commonwealth University. Compensation at all ranks is highly competitive.

Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Georgetown University is an equal opportunity, and affirmative action employer.

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