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.

Program background

Waste Policy Armenia is a 4-year Program aimed at improving Armenia’s waste management sectorcapacity to implement more environmentally sound waste management practices through:

1. Providing technical assistance to RA Government in developing and adopting ExtendedProducer Responsibility (EPR) legislation for several specific waste streams in line with EU Wastelegislation and best practices (Program Component 1);
2. Providing technical assistance to RA Government in developing a national model on wastesource separation and introducing it as a system in the town of Sevan and other pilotmunicipalities (Program Component 2); 
3. Building sector capacities to implement Component 1 and Component 2, as well as to scale upthe achieved results (Program Component 3). 

The Program supports the implementation of several provisions set in the Comprehensive andEnhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed between EU and RA, as well as several provisionsregarding “Waste management strategy and its implementation action plan” of the RA Government Program for 2021-2026.

The Program’s principal partners and beneficiaries are the RA Ministry of Environment (MoE), RAMinistry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure (MTAI), Sevan Municipality and othermunicipalities to be selected from Kotayk or Gegharkunik provinces.

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.

AUA College of Humanities and Social Sciences is hiring a Program Coordinator for the BA in Politics and Governance Program.

Description

AUA Extension is hiring Test Proctors.

Description

AUA Zaven and Sonia Akian College of Science and Engineering (CSE) is hiring a collaborative andteam-oriented ERC Coordinator, with strong interpersonal skills for interacting with studentsand faculty.

Position Overview:

The Engineering Research Center Coordinator plays a key role in supporting researchinitiatives, faculty projects, and student involvement within a dynamic academicenvironment. This position bridges academic and administrative functions, facilitatingresearch planning, event coordination, data analysis, and project reporting. The Coordinatorensures smooth daily operations, manages communication and assists in the preparation ofresearch proposals and budgets. Strong organizational and analytical skills are essential,along with a solid understanding of educational systems and Armenia’s tech landscape. Theideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in afast-paced, research-driven setting.

The College of Science and Engineering (CSE) at the American University of Armenia (AUA) is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Part-Time Lab Proctor to support teaching laboratories in chemistry, biology, and environmental science.