Description

The American University of Armenia (AUA) seeks a forward-thinking and creative academic  administrator to be the next Director of Extension (EP). The position reports to the Provost. 

The Extension Program is the outreach arm of AUA, serving the lifelong learning needs of individuals of all ages and backgrounds, including professionals and employees of corporations, the government, and non-governmental organizations. EP offers a comprehensive range of courses and certificate programs, including language classes, professional development courses, and test preparation classes. EP designs tailored corporate programs and implements outreach initiatives. EP is also a testing center, administering international tests for college and university applicants, as well as those seeking professional certification. Through centers in Yerevan, Gyumri, Vanadzor, Dilijan, Yeghegnadzor, Goris, and Kapan, EP serves the needs of local communities throughout Armenia. EP provides fee-based education, as well as tailored sponsored programs for thousands of enrolled students. 

Building on the solid foundation of EP, the Director is expected to reimagine and facilitate the development of the next phase of the Extension Program. S/He must have demonstrable experience in building and growing university extension, continuing education, or similar programs at a leadership level. The successful candidate must demonstrate a thorough understanding of current best practices in Extension.  A graduate degree is required.

The Director is expected to be a strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial approach to create, envision, and take calculated risks. S/He must be a collaborative and tactful leader to integrate EP programs with academic programs across the university. S/He needs to be an agile and adaptive manager to solve problems, make decisions, and inspire individuals and groups, along the way. The Director is also expected to have financial and operational acumen to oversee a dedicated staff, manage funder relations, and ensure the sound management of the Program’s finances. The Director is expected to visit and oversee the EP sites in the regions, as needed.    

This is a unique position that enables the successful candidate to contribute to the advancement of Armenia in a most meaningful way.

Նկարագիր

Հայաստանի ամերիկյան համալսարան հիմնադրամը աշխատանքի է հրավիրում բանվոր-այգեպանի ՀԱՀ Բիզնես կենտրոն (Ալեք Մանուկյան 9) և Նաջարյան մասնաշենք (Ձորագյուղ 11) հասցեներում։

About AUA Press

The American University of Armenia (AUA), accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and affiliated with the University of California, is dedicated to fostering academic excellence, innovation, and civic leadership. AUA Press publishes scholarly monographs, journals, institutional reports, and multilingual outreach materials that uphold these values through high editorial standards and both global and cultural relevance. 

Position Overview

AUA Press seeks a skilled bilingual Copy Editor to ensure accuracy, clarity, consistency, and editorial integrity of its English and Armenian language scholarly publications.  This position requires editorial precision, familiarity with academic style guides, and the ability to collaborate with authors, translators, and production staff. 

Description

The American University of Armenia (AUA) Extension is the non-degree arm of the University that plays a key role in the education, growth, and advancement of regional communities by providing essential learning and practice opportunities, particularly with training in English language and topical areas most essential to each community.

Description

The American University of Armenia (AUA) Extension is the non-degree arm of the University that plays a key role in the education, growth, and advancement of regional communities by providing essential learning and practice opportunities, particularly with training in English language and topical areas most essential to each community. Our overarching goal is to ensure that rural communities have access to the knowledge and skills for the betterment of local residents. AUA Extension is appropriately resourced in various areas of adult learning, including languages, tourism and hospitality, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) support, as well as leadership and management, women’s entrepreneurship, information technologies, and other topics that may be most effective to meet the needs of local populations.

Congruent with the above description of the position, the Kapan Regional Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all AUA Extension activities in the Syunik region, working closely with the regional team under the leadership of the Extension Director.