Director, Office of Institutional Research and Assessment (OIRA)


Department: Office of Institutional Research and Assessment (OIRA)
Contract type: Full-time
Job location: Yerevan
Application deadline: 06/07/2024

The American University of Armenia (AUA) invites applications for the position of Director, Office of Institutional Research and Assessment.

The Office of Institutional Research and Assessment (OIRA) provides compliance, assessment, faculty training and development, and other services to the university. OIRA collects, compiles, analyzes, reports, and archives information in support of AUA administrative and academic units and in the promotion of continuous improvement and ongoing quality assurance.

Responsibilities

This full-time position requires the incumbent to reside in Armenia.

AUA offers competitive compensation and benefits packages.

Application process: Inquiries, nominations, and applications will be treated confidentially. Review of applications will begin on June 7, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 

Requirements

Candidates should have an earned master’s degree (doctorate degree is preferable) in education, program evaluation, public administration, or a related field.

The successful candidate should have a professional record that demonstrates the ability to work simultaneously on a variety of complex tasks; ability to lead a team on compliance, statistical analysis, and reporting functions; evidence of strong communication and collaboration skills; and experience in higher education. 

The successful candidate will have the ability to work closely with Academic Affairs and across colleges, programs, and academic support units. Prior academic experience in an international setting, and knowledge of Armenia, CIS countries, Eastern Europe, and/or the Middle East are preferred.

Applicants must submit a letter of interest detailing their qualifications for the position; a Curriculum Vita; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of three references that have firsthand knowledge of the applicant's career and administrative experience.

Additional information

The American University of Armenia is a privately endowed, independent American institution of higher education affiliated with the University of California. Located in Yerevan, the capital of the Republic of Armenia, it has an enrollment of about 2,000 students, including 469 graduate students.  It is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, 1001 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 402, Alameda, CA 94501, 510.748.9001, www.wscuc.org.

The mission of the American University of Armenia is to have an impact on students and the community as a center of academic excellence, innovation, inquiry, and diversity that contributes to the further development and advancement of Armenia, the region and the world through teaching and scholarship, fostering creativity, integrity, and community service.  

AUA is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program within the institution.

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