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
ARIT seeks candidates who possess an advanced degree with expertise in studies related to Türkiye. Turkish language is desirable. The position is full-time, with flexible blend of in-office and remote scheduling. Salary and benefits are based on individual experience and qualifications.
The search committee requests that applicants submit a letter of application, a full CV, and contacts for references. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
Application deadline: September 1, 2026
Review deadline: September 30, 2026
Position start date: TBD
ARIT is a501c3 non-profit organization.
Essential Duties:
Support ARIT institutional membership
Coordinate fundraising
Build and adhere to the annual budget
Manage and account for federal and private grants and donations
Administer the US research fellowship and Turkish language programs
Maintain fellow records and data on fellowship outcomes
Administer US employment and benefits
Manage 501(c)3 non-profit finances, endowment, reporting, and compliance
Manage institute records, databases, and archives
Skills and experience:
Ability to work independently but also collaborate with other staff and leadership
Flexibility to work on a wide range of duties
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Effective written and verbal communication
Knowledge of federal grant related compliance specifically 2CFR200 and general accounting principles; business experience helpful
Experience working with foreign currencies and international exchange
Software and web apps:
Office: Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Endnote, Quickbooks, Quicken
Web: WordPress, Dreamweaver, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, MailChimp, FTP, Google Analytics and Google Drive, GoDaddy, Box.com
Experience with online systems (databases, online business and grants administration software, listservs, and other relevant software)