Department: Zaven and Sonia Akian College of Science and Engineering (CSE)

Contract type: Full-time

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

Application deadline: 09/25/2025

Description

AUA Zaven & Sonia Akian College of Science & Engineering (CSE) is seeking a collaborative and team-oriented grant, projects and program accreditation coordinator for its Engineering Research Center (ERC) and the College of Science & Engineering with strong interpersonal skills for interacting with researchers, faculty members, and students.

The Engineering Research Center is dedicated to: i) addressing key societal challenges through diverse fields of engineering research, ii) generating new knowledge that delivers solid benefits when applied, iii) disseminating findings in high-quality scientific journals and top-tier international conferences, iv) engaging with the public by sharing research outcomes through seminars, popular science publications, and media outreach, v) fostering a stimulating and welcoming work environment for researchers and staff. You can find out more about our research by visiting https://cse.aua.am/erc and about the College of Science and Engineering https://cse.aua.am/

Requirements

• The grant, projects and program accreditation coordinator plays a key role in
• supporting research initiatives, faculty projects, and student-industry collaborations within a dynamic academic and research environment,
• facilitating research planning, supporting innovation, coordinating project reporting, conducting data analysis (e.g., tracking statistics on research applications submitted and granted, analyzing the relevant research calls),
• coordinating program accreditation efforts under the mentorship of the ERC center director, associate director, and the College Dean.
• assisting in report preparation, collecting and archiving relevant documents each semester.
• ensuring smooth daily operations, managing communication with research center managers and researchers, and assisting in preparing research proposals and budgets.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Armenian
• Ability in using project management tools (e.g., MS Office Suite).
• Experience organizing events, workshops, or conferences in an academic or research environment.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with faculty, researchers, students, and external partners.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills, with the ability to track research outputs, monitor applications and awarded grants, and ensure timely follow-up on multiple deadlines.
• Master's degree required, PhD is a plus.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Solid understanding of educational systems and Armenia’s tech landscape
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, research-driven environment.

Additional Informarion

Specific Selection Criteria

The following skills and experience will be considered an asset:

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with researchers and industry partners, manage administrative tasks, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience working as a research/industry projects and grant coordinator in a research institution or center involved in national and international projects funded by Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, or similar funding agencies.
• Knowledge of grant writing and research funding mechanisms, including proposal preparation and compliance with funding agency requirements
• Knowledge of academic research processes and ethics, as well as institutional procedures for research support.
• Knowledge of program accreditation process.

Please submit your CV and Cover letter, with the names of three referees here.

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

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