Executive Director

Executive Director 

The J. W. Fulbright Commission for Educational Exchange in the Czech Republic is a binational organization whose mission is to promote mutual understanding by fostering educational and research collaboration between the Czech Republic and the United States. The Commission is a contributory organization of the Czech Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports, and administers the Fulbright Program on behalf of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State, facilitating academic and cultural exchange between the two nations. To sustain and advance the success of the Fulbright Program in the Czech Republic, the Commission invites applications for the position of Executive Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing the Commission’s long-term strategy and program plans in close collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports in the Czech Republic; the U.S. Embassy in Prague; and the Commission’s binational Board of Directors
• Establishing and nurturing partnerships with government bodies, educational institutions, and research organizations both domestically and internationally
• Reporting promptly to both the Czech Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports and the S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
• Managing financial operations, including overseeing public and private funding sources, and ensuring sound expenditure practices
• Overseeing the administration of scholarship programs for U.S. citizens in the Czech Republic and Czech citizens in the United States, including supervising the selection and placement processes and supporting their successful engagement in the program
• Enhancing the Commission’s visibility and outreach through effective communication with the media and the general public; representing the commission in the Czech Republic and internationally
• Leading and developing a motivated and highly professional team in executing the Fulbright Commission’s mandate

Candidate Profile

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and diplomatic skills, combined with a high level of cultural and social awareness
• Advanced academic qualifications (Master’s degree required; Ph.D. preferred)
• Committed to the values that inform the principles of the Fulbright mission
• At least five years of relevant professional experience in educational, research, or public administration sectors – or in public or non-profit organizations with an educational or entrepreneurial focus
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with domestic and international academic institutions, particularly in the United States and the Czech Republic
• Strong entrepreneurial mindset, intercultural competence, and the ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative
• Professional-level proficiency in Czech and English (C1/C2-level according to the CEFR); proficiency may be tested
• Eligible to work in the Czech Republic by the position start date

What We Offer

• A prominent leadership role with the opportunity to shape the future of the Fulbright Program in the Czech Republic
• A meaningful and dynamic management position encompassing diverse responsibilities, with the potential for significant impact
• Full support from the Commission’s Board and the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated and professional team
• A competitive salary

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following documents:

• A detailed motivation letter outlining their suitability for the position (max. 3 pages)
• An up-to-date curriculum vitae (max. 5 pages)
• Three letters of recommendation, including one each from a U.S. and Czech source

Applications should be sent to:
applications@fulbright.gov.cz

The deadline for submitting applications is April 1, 2025. 

The Commission intends that the new director will start as early as July 2025, but eligible candidates must be available to begin no later than September 1, 2025.