Department: President's Office

Contract type: Part-time

Job location: Yerevan, the capital of the Republic of Armenia

Position Overview

Under the combined supervision of the Communications Office, the Translation Committee, and the Executive Manager in the Office of the President, the translator translates online and print content, documents, and other materials related to AUA activities from Standard American English to Eastern Armenian and vice versa.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining, expanding, updating, and supervising the application of the AUA Translated Dictionary of Terms in consultation with the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment (OIRA);
• Translating (into Armenian and/or English) outgoing and incoming communication/correspondence (press releases, articles, documents, etc.) with respective counterparts (media, other higher educational institutions, government bodies, etc.);
• Translating and updating website content, in consultation and collaboration with respective programs/colleges/centers;
• Editing AUA-related translated content (if translation done by other entities, such as legal counsel, etc.);
• Performing other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

 

Minimum Job Requirements

• Master’s degree in Translation and/or Linguistics from an accredited university;
• At least two years of relevant experience in translation, particularly in academic or institutional settings.  Experience with academic or higher education-related materials is highly preferred. 
• Excellent knowledge of Armenian (native) and English languages.

 

Additional Skills and Competencies

• Exceptional writing, research, editing, and proofing skills, with strong ability to adapt content for diverse audiences while preserving meaning and tone 
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring the highest level of accuracy in translations and consistency with institutional language and standards 
• Proactive, dependable, and self-motivated 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse team of faculty and staff 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant digital tools for translation and editing
• Demonstrated, strong capability in utilizing online research and resources

Working Conditions

• In-office, part-time, four hours a day, five days a week, at the American University of Armenia 

Please apply here.

Application Deadline:

Preference will be given to applications received before February 28, 2025.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide a sample translation.

AUA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active non-discrimination program within the institution 

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