Program and Administrative Assistant - Yerevan, Armenia

Application Deadline: October 20, 2026

POSITION SUMMARY

The Administrative and Program Assistant supports American Councils Armenia's programmatic and administrative operations.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the implementationof study abroad, educational exchange and other programs throughout the Program cycle
• Serve as a point of contact and provide logistical and other support to different program participants, guests, consultants, trainers, etc.
• Assist with participant travel, housing arrangements, and other onboarding and transition activities.
• Support communication and coordination with host families, local partners, universities, service providers, and other program stakeholders.
• Assist with program implementation, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation activities.
• Support outreach, recruitment, communication, and promotional activities for American Councils programs.
• Organize/coordinate program cultural tours and other events such as workshops, trainings, seminars, etc.
• Support day-to-day office operations by maintaining, preparing records/databases, coordinating deliveries and transportation services, maintaining office and program supplies, updating asset records, initiating asset counts, organizing VAT distribution, etc.
• Manage organization social media pages and official website
• Translate internal documents, letters, and other materials upon request
• Perform and assist with other programmatic and administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Fluency in Armenian.
• Working knowledge of Russian.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent organizational skills and diligence.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

EMPLOYMENT TERMS

Position terms: Full-time, in-person

Location: Yerevan, Armenia

Working hours: Mon-Fri, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Start date: November 1st, 2026

REPORTS TOExecutive Director

American Councils is committed to providing employment opportunities for all individuals, in accordance with current federal regulations. Our focus is on ensuring that all individuals have equal access to employment and advancement opportunities based on merit. American Councils’ commitment to employment opportunity is driven by federal requirements, including Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act (supporting individuals with disabilities) and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) (protecting covered veterans). We also ensure our employment practices comply with all applicable regulations, including E-Verify requirements for work eligibility. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where all individuals have the opportunity to succeed and grow, in full compliance with federal law.

PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.