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American University of Central Asia - AUCA - Employment Opportunities

Employment Opportunities

Office-manager of Master of Arts in Central Asian Studies Department

Office-manager of MACAS

Position: Office-manager of Master of Arts in Central Asian Studies Department

Location: American University of Central Asia

Type of work: part time

Start of work: September 09, 2024

Deadline: September 06, 2024

Responsibilities:

  • technical organization of daily operation of the MACAS Department
  • work with documents, preparation of reports, memos, minutes of meetings, keep daily correspondence
  • preparation of academic schedules
  • work with electronic academic databases
  • coordination between faculty, students, staff and administrators
  • timely provision of office supplies
  • assistance to recruiting students for the programs
  • administration of programs pages on social networks and on the university web-site
  • assistance in organizing programs events
  • assistance to the director of MACAS Department in all other matters necessary for the stable work of the department
  • interact with AUCA academicÌýofficesÌýor with the academic offices of another university of a similar kind
  • navigate relationships related to the admission of international students and can work with Kyrgyzstan's Ministry ofÌýEducation in certifying foreign degrees and diplomas.

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Requirements:

  • bachelor’s or master’s degree
  • one-year work experience
  • excellent command of English, Russian and Kyrgyz
  • responsible attitude to work
  • multitasking skills
  • organization skills
  • advanced computer skills

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Interested candidates should send a resume and a cover letter to and

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Russian Language and Literature Instructor

Russian Language and Literature Instructor

Position: Russian Language and Literature Instructor
Location: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Institution: American University of Central Asia
Deadline: Open-ended
Job Description:
The General Education Department invites applications for a full-time position in Russian Language and
Literature. The successful candidate should demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching,
scholarly research, and service to the department and institution.
Responsibilities include:
- Teaching Russian Language and Literature to undergraduate students ranging from beginners to
advanced levels.
- Developing innovative and engaging curriculum materials to support language instruction and cultural
immersion.
- Conducting scholarly research in the field of Russian language and literature, leading to publications in
peer-reviewed journals and presentations at academic conferences.
- Contributing to the academic community through departmental and university service, including
participation in committees and engagement with relevant academic organizations.
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Russian Language and Literature.
- Proficient command of academic English.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching Russian as a foreign language at the university level for more than
three years.
- Strong research agenda and potential for scholarly productivity in the field of Russian language and
literature.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations and a commitment to fostering inclusivity
and equity in the classroom.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit the following documents to gened@auca.kg and human_resouces@auca.kg :
1. Cover letter detailing a candidate’s teaching philosophy, research interests, and why one is a suitable
candidate for the position.
2. Curriculum vitae with three professional references.
AUCA is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within
our community. We encourage applications from candidates who contribute to the diversity of our
university.
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Contact Information:
For inquiries about the position or application process, please contact gened@auca.kg.

Development Office Assistant

Position: Development Office Assistant

Location: American University of Central Asia

Application Deadline: 30 September, 2024

Type of Employment: Full-time

Salary: TBD

Development Office Assistant is a full-time position that includes working with all Development office’s units and staff: Development Director, Development Officer, the Alumni Relations and Career Development offices. This role is a hub for providing administrative services for all of the DO units communication with internal departments and external partners of the university, management of the social media of the office, office management, event planning and organization, support in various development/fundraising endeavors, etc.

The successful candidate should match the following criteria:

  • bachelor degree required; major in public relations/communications/marketing is an asset;
  • full professional proficiency in spoken and written English, Russian, and professional working proficiency in spoken and written Kyrgyz is an advantage;
  • a high level of professionalism, flexibility, enthusiasm, project management, organizational skills and attention to detail;
  • good interpersonal skills for interacting with university’s units, donors, members and volunteers;
  • experience in civic engagement is an asset;
  • excellent knowledge of MS Office software; knowledge of photoshop, illustrator is preferable; knowledge of data analysis is an asset;
  • ability to work flexible hours.

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DO Assistant functions include, but not limited to:

  • maintaining office services by organizing office operations and procedures, answering phone calls, greeting visitors, controlling correspondence, planning and implementing equipment procurement, ordering office supplies;
  • managing paperwork, designing/maintaining filing systems;
  • coordinating appointments and meetings and managing staff calendars and schedules;
  • assisting the Development Officer in managing the Calendar of Grant Opportunities
  • assisting the Development Officer with the preparation of formal letters to the potential donors/partners
  • coordinating domestic and international travel, including flight, hotel, restaurant and car rental reservations;
  • assisting with development/fund-raising activities, such as: processing gifts, donor acknowledgments and varied financial reports for the Development Department;
  • managing donor lists and preparing mailing materials (invitations, newsletters, acknowledgement letters, etc.); ensuring timely acknowledgment of contributions;
  • coordinating donor/partners visits and other activities (participates in event planning and organization, coordinates logistics, financial reporting, etc.);
  • assisting the Development office’s units with the organization of major events;
  • social media activities and website updates, and preparing promotional materials.

Working conditions:

Physical requirements are those present in normal office environment conditions. Employee is required to sit at a desk and work at a computer for long periods of time. Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs.

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Please send your cover letter and resume (in English) to development@auca.kg, and CC: human_resources@auca.kg

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American University of Central Asia
7/6 Aaly Tokombaev Street
Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic 720060

Tel.: +996 (312) 915000 + Еxt.
Fax: +996 (312) 915 028

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