Diplomat In Residence
What is the 'Diplomats in Residence' Program?
What Do Diplomats In Residence Do?
DIRs disseminate information about career opportunities not only at their home universities but throughout the region where they are located; they
- Identify and counsel diverse candidates for student and career opportunities;
- Guide candidates through the Foreign Service exam application and examination process;
- Represent the Department at conferences and career fairs;
- Support programs sponsored by Foreign Affairs groups;
- Engage in outreach to the military, professional organizations and other local groups.
Administrative Support
The Department of State pays the DIR salary and benefits, and Department of State-related travel expenses. The university gives the DIR a home in a department, and provides an office, general administrative support, computer links and tech support and a telephone. The Bureau of Human Resources at the State Department administers the program through the placement of officers at host institutions, coordinates with DIRs on local and regional outreach and recruitment activities, and provides logistical and administrative support to the officer.
School Selection
The selection of schools for the program is directly linked to the attainment of the State Department's outreach and recruitment objectives. Factors considered in the identification of potential DIR sites include regional diversity, academic curriculum, size and composition of student population, and level of institutional commitment to preparation of students for careers in international relations and public service. An expression of interest from the school should note how the assignment would contribute to the host institution's program and the State Department's recruitment goals.
Diplomats in Residence for the 2002-2003 Academic Year
The Department of State is committed to equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment for all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, disabling condition, political affiliation, marital status, or prior statutory, constitutionally protected activity.
