• a challenging work environment,
• a comprehensive benefits package,
• competitive salaries,
• opportunity for career growth,
• capitalization on team effort, and 
• supportive management.

AIPT's benefits package includes medical and dental insurance, disability insurance, and a 403(b) retirement plan.

AIPT is currently looking to fill the following position:

• IT Project Manager
• Manager of Short-Term Programs
• Web and Graphic Designer
  

Grade Level: F
FLSA Status: Exempt
Date posted: May 21, 2008

Position Summary 

We are currently seeking an IT Project Manager with superior project management skills and experience to coordinate multiple projects and drive IT solutions.  In this position you will not just work on one project but several concurrent projects.  You will have a tremendous amount of ownership and accountability for each of these projects.  You will provide overall project and resource planning, management for database development and production projects. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Derive business requirements from documentation, interviews and facilitated discussions with subject matter experts. 
• Ensure acceptable project management practices and the proper change control of key project assets.
  Rapidly learn and synthesize business and current systems and apply knowledge in developing and managing both tactical and strategic plans.
• Drive improvements to IT's internal controls
• Coordinate and lead development of internal alliances in collaboration with other managers, motivate and energize staff and build confidence in IT capabilities throughout the organization.
• Budget analysis and reports with regards to projects.
• Create and manage project plan and responsibilities associated with plan: obtaining approvals, tracking, updating and reporting
• Develop resource plan and resource allocation.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with senior management and staff as it relates to IT services and products.

Program Management

• Proven ability to maintain alignment of IT development and support activities with business objectives and priorities.
• Proven ability to plan and manage multiple, concurrent projects being performed by differing teams or individuals.
• Proven ability to lead and manage ongoing support and operations activities for web sites, servers, email, and helpdesk functions.
• Coordination and management of a team of 5-6 internal staff, outsourced staff/development efforts, and multiple service level agreement contracts.
• Proven experience in the development and management of  a multi-million dollar annual IT budget to include software, equipment, software development, outsourced services, licenses, and personnel expenses.

Communication

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written formats across the organization; from end users to the board of directors.
• End-user training development and presentation.
• Meeting planning and facilitation skills; particularly in the capture and coordination of requirements. 
• Superior ability to identify and communicate the underlying issues to be resolved with technical solutions.
• Superior ability to communicate the business impacts of technical approaches and decisions.
• Personnel Management
• 5 or more years experience in the direct supervision of IT team members.
• 3-5 years experience in IT organization development (organizational design to meet requirements and definition of job descriptions), team staffing, individual performance reviews, and professional development activities.

Technical Skills and Abilities

• Extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft-based solutions to include Windows PC’s, NT servers, Exchange, SQL Server,  SharePoint, the Office suite of applications, and development tools (ASP.net, C#, Visual Basic, and Visual Studio).
• Relational database design and development.
• Custom software development.
• Corporate Web site and Web-based application development.
• Network design and development.

Physical Demands 

Ability to lift up to 50lbs. required. Occasional travel required.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.  All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.  The requirements listed in this document are minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities.

Manager of Short-Term Programs

Grade Level: C
FLSA Status: Exempt
Date Posted: July 2, 2008

Position Summary:

We are currently seeking a Manager of Short-Term Programs with experience in program development and management as well as an appreciation for the importance of international cultural exchange. In this position you will be responsible for the research, design and implementation of a variety of short-term experiential learning programs for students and professionals, and contribute to organizational development efforts in accordance with AIPT's mission, goals, values and strategic direction.  As the Manager of Short-Term Programs, you will also research and pursue opportunities to present at appropriate domestic and international student and professional conferences to further AIPT's position in the exchange community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrated understanding of how to implement experientail learning programs
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize workload and use sound judgement in decision-making
• Demonstrated knowledge of experiential education goals and outcomes
• Knowledge of experiential learning assessment tools
• Demonstrated superior oral/written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to articulate to diverse audiences and deliver effective and informative presentations
• Desplays high ethical standards and recruits and selects staff with qualities consistent with organizational goals
• Experience in managing budgets preferred
• Foreign language proficiency preferred
• Occasional domestic and some international travel expected

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in international studies, area studies or human resources development, Master's preferred
• Minimum of two years experience in program development or program management
• One year of experience in managing staff preferred
• Cross-cultural experience study abroad, international living experience preferred; previous experience in business development and or university administration useful
• Must have three years of previous administrative, international and/or educational work experience preferably in an environment working with diverse international cultures

Physical Demands

Ability to lift up to 50lbs. required. Occasional travel required.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.  All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.  The requirements listed in this document are minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities.

To apply for this position, please send your cover letter and resume to opportunities@aipt.org.

Web and Graphic Designer

Grade Level: B
FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
Date Posted: July 2, 2008

Position Summary

We are currently looking for a Web and Graphic Designer with superior design and
development kills to enhance and maintain AIPT's website content, graphics, and printed
marketing materials.The Web and Graphic Designer will have a tremendous amount of ownership
and accountability for the contributions to the organization as well as working in
accordance with the mission, goals, values and strategic direction of AIPT.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Web content management for all AIPT sites including aipt.org,
  iaesteunitedstates.org, exchangeexplorer.org which includes, but is not limited to:
• Weekly review and documentation of site pages to ensure language meets current communications guidelines, text, listings, and downloads are most recent, and links are functional
• Use of content management system (Microsoft CMS) to edit text, post images, and add pages as necessary
• Communicates technical issues to IT and ensures resolutions
• Manages the design and production for all electronic documents including e-news and html e-mail
• Manages the design and posting of Web ads, including vendor management.
• Design and produce printed graphic design materials
• Contributes to the design and layout of custom applications developed by internal and external IT providers

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and create original designs
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and influence both internal and external customers, as well as key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to articulate positively, clearly and professionally to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, to prioritize workload, to organize and to make decisions in a deadline-sensitive and customer-centric environment.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate outcomes and problem solve.
• Excellent written communication skills required.
• Demonstrate ability to utilize objective, rational judgment for problem solving.
• Candidate must possess analytical skills, good judgment and critical thinking skills.
• Must be a team player, take initiative and be self-motivated and resourceful.  High level of customer service, cross-cultural sensitivity and professional demeanor required.

Computer Equipment and Software Requirements

• Microsoft CMS
• Adobe Design Premium CS3 (specifically Dreamweaver)
• HTML
• Microsoft Office

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree and project portfolio required

Physical Demands

Ability to lift 50 pounds required. Some travel possible.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.  All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.  The requirements listed in this document are minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities.

To apply for this position, please send your cover letter and resume to opportunities@aipt.org.

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