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.

Organizational Profile:

The American University of Armenia (AUA) http://www.aua.am is a private institution of higher learning located in Yerevan, Armenia. AUA is affiliated with the University of California and is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, 985 Atlantic Avenue, #100, Alameda, CA 94501, 510.748.9001. Students are admitted from Armenia and internationally.

Founded in 1991 to provide American style graduate education, AUA also launched an undergraduate program in fall 2013. Currently it offers 12 Master’s and 8 Bachelor’s degree programs. AUA includes several research centers, a vibrant Open Education Program, and community outreach programs providing continuing education for adults and professional development throughout Armenia.

The American University of Armenia Corporation (AUAC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with an office in Glendale, California. AUAC provides academic and fiscal oversight to AUA’s operations and serves as the vehicle for philanthropic support of the enterprise. AUA revenues come from a combination of sources, including tuition, operations, endowment income, grants, and private philanthropy. AUA is committed to an admission policy that is merit-based and provides tuition support to students based upon need.

Position Overview:

The Administrative Assistant will primarily support the Provost in all aspects of academic administration (but will be available to the other members of the Executive Team, when necessary), including scheduling, communications, meeting coordination, and academic affairs. This position requires a proactive, highly organized, and detail-oriented individual with excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of academic operations within a university setting. The role also requires close collaboration with the Executive Manager of the President’s Office for administrative and procedural oversight. 

AUA Facilities, Services and Events Department is hiring an Events, Services and Facilities Coordinator.

Please note that this position is a replacement for maternity leave.