The American Research Institute of the South Caucasus (ARISC) is looking for a motivated candidate to fill the part-time Assistant Director position in the US.
Deadline for Application: Friday, November 20, 2020
To apply, please submit a CV or resume (no more than 4 pages in length), a cover letter, as well as the names and contact information of three references to info [at] arisc [dot] org with the subject line, “Application – Assistant Director.”
Position Summary: ARISC seeks an Assistant Director to develop and organize programs and activities associated with grants, including a US Department of Education Title VI AORC grant, as well as assist with the day-to-day running of the organization. The Assistant Director is responsible for running the organization’s programming, including funding competitions, workshops, and abroad programs, and for managing the organization’s media, outreach, and public relations. The Assistant Director will assist the Executive Director in the operations of ARISC.
The position is for 20 hours a week and is paid on monthly salary. The position runs from October 1, 2020, at the earliest, until September 30, 2021, and may be renewable for up to three years (until September 30, 2024), pending renewal of funding. The position may continue further into the future with additional grant funding. The salary for this part-time position is $20,000/year and is non-negotiable.
The position requires a Bachelor’s degree; MA or PhD is preferred, as is familiarity of the South Caucasus. Also preferred: experience in administration, grants management, or relevant research experience; experience in program management in an education or in a non-profit organization. Necessary skills and abilities include: strong ability to work independently and show strong initiative, judgment, and problem-solving skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as effective analytical skills; excellent organizational skills and ability to be flexible while working under constantly changing priorities; ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment while overseeing complex projects; flexibility in working in a sensitive region. Discretion, confidentiality, sensitivity, and professional judgment are essential; proficiency in the Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint); knowledge of WordPress for website maintenance; familiarity with software for creating newsletters and publications; and proficiency in using teleconferencing software.
The full position description is available at https://arisc.org/assistant-director-position-description/
ARISC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, medical condition, ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, or status as a covered veteran.
ARISC is a drug-free workplace.
This position is partially supported with a grant from the US Department of Education.
The American Research Institute of the South Caucasus (ARISC) encourages and supports scholarly study of the South Caucasus states (Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia) in all fields from the earliest times to the present. ARISC aims to provide an ongoing American scholarly presence in each country in order to facilitate research and establish and nurture ties between institutions and individuals. Further, ARISC promotes and encourages intellectual inquiry across boundaries within the South Caucasus and between the South Caucasus and adjacent areas. The exchange of scholars and scholarly information is encouraged by the support of conferences, fellowship opportunities, publications, teaching resources, and other forms of cooperation for use both in the United States and in the host countries where the Institute is located.