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director, mpp program

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Director, MPP Program at Harvard Kennedy School of Government. Location: Greater Boston Area; Industry: Higher Education .... Marny Mitchell. Associate Director of Admissions and Recruitment at Harvard Kennedy School...

Country

united states

City

boston

Industry

higher education

Skill

international development, international relations, policy analysis, program evaluation, public policy, grants, proposal writing, politics, nonprofits, foreign policy, capacity building, program development, grant writing, strategic planning, non profits

Experience

assistant director, mpp program

harvard kennedy school

2011-10 - 2014-3 · 2 yrs 6 mos

grants management and evaluation contractor

u.s. department of state

2010-7 - 2011-9 · 1 yr 3 mos

program associate

isep study abroad

2006-8 - 2007-5 · 10 mos

Facilitated semester and year- long exchanges for university students between the U.S., Eastern Europe, China, and India. Served as Alternate Responsible Officer to maintain legal J-1 Exchange Visitor visa status for students studying in the United States; issue entry documents, respond to all immigration questions and maintain SEVIS database.

project coordinator

ctb/mcgraw

2006-2 - 2006-6 · 5 mos

Managed local staff of 600 teachers and 20 operational aides, conducted all computer hardware/software training, responded to user issues, and maintained scoring accuracy while increasing efficiency.

senior program assistant

america-mideast educational and training services

2004-7 - 2006-1 · 1 yr 7 mos

Assisted the Program Officer in the placement and support of Fulbright and Israeli Arab Scholarship Program students.

program coordinator, executive programs and mepi student leaders program

georgetown university

2007-6 - 2010-7 · 3 yrs 2 mos

* Executive Programs: * Implemented tailored professional development education programs for international clients including curriculum development, budget oversight, in-country facilitation and program evaluation. * Assisted with proposal writing, new program development and official program reporting. * MEPI Undergraduate Student Leaders Program * Managed all aspects of a six-week intensive program; coordinated faculty lectures, site visits and cultural activities. * Oversaw international travel, visa issuance, insurance coverage, and program Orientation and Closing for up to 120 undergraduate students from 17 countries across the Middle East and North Africa. * Wrote quarterly program evaluation reports for submission to the U.S. Department of State.