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Executive Director of the American Research Institute in Turkey
Position: The American Research Institute in Turkey welcomes applications for the position of US Director. The ARIT US Director is the chief executive director of the institute overseeing its operations in collaboration with the center directors in Türkiye, and the elected President and Board members.
ARIT facilitates research on the history and cultures of Türkiye and the wider region by maintaining local research libraries and staff, supporting doctoral and post-doctoral research and Turkish language fellowships, and developing lectures, conferences, and seminars open to scholars and the public. For more information, please see https://aritweb.org
Director of the W.F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research, East Jerusalem
The W. F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research (AIAR) in East Jerusalem welcomes applications for the position of Dorot Director. The successful candidate should possess an energetic spirit with proven experience in institutional leadership and be prepared to serve as the Institute’s public face, leading it with sensitivity, sound judgment, and resilience within a complex and rapidly evolving geopolitical environment.
In terms of responsibilities, the Director is the chief executive officer of the Institute and is in charge of all its operations, including managing the staff who are in place. As such, the Director is expected to coordinate with an expanding professional team, including working on financial strategy and budgeting with the Financial Director; on academic programming with the Assistant Director; and on general operations with the Operations and Administration Manager. The Director also works with the US-based Director of Philanthropy to promote the Institute's development efforts and provides institutional leadership on various US government grants, each managed day-to-day by its respective Project Manager. Building and sustaining institutional relationships is a key element of the role, including with the US Embassy, the Israel Antiquities Authority, and relevant Palestinian and Israeli educational and cultural institutions. In addition to all the above, the Director oversees the maintenance of the Institute's historic facilities and campus in East Jerusalem and works closely with the Board of Trustees to steward the Institute's dual legal structure as a US 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation and an Israeli Public Benefit Company.
CAORC Grants, Finance & Operations Officer
Help strengthen an organization that connects American scholars with the world.
The Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) seeks an experienced, collaborative, and mission-driven Grants, Finance & Operations Officer to join our small Washington, DC team.
This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong systems, supporting a wide variety of organizational activities, and helping a nonprofit organization continue to grow. Working closely with the Executive Director, you will oversee federal grants management, finance, compliance, human resources administration, and organizational operations while supporting an internationally respected organization dedicated to advancing research, education, and cultural exchange.
If you are looking for a position where your work has a visible impact, offers tremendous variety, and directly supports international education and research, we encourage you to apply.