Now Hiring: Operations and Administration Assistant

The American Center of Research, a nonprofit institution dedicated to advancing knowledge of Jordan and the interconnected region, past and present, seeks an Operations and Administration Assistant. This full-time position requires residence in Amman, Jordan, and is primarily intended to assist the organization in facilitating operations and administrative work.

The Operations and Administration Assistant responsibilities include:

Covering the front desk, including answering the door, receiving visitors, handling phone calls and forwarding them, and responding to general inquiries.
Supporting the Operations and Administration Manager at ACOR in various duties.
Handling the reservation and allocation of residential and meeting rooms, operational services, arrival envelopes and waivers, tracking of room keys and key cards, and other requests.
Posting charges for various services and purchases, such as laundry, guest lunches, and photocopying and printing in the library.
Welcoming and assisting the Center’s guests, residents, and fellows.
Receiving, sorting, and routing mail and faxes.
Maintaining a safe and clean reception area that reflects an appropriate image of the Center.
Handling outgoing letters and other correspondence in Arabic and English.
Performing simple translation duties for meeting minutes, documents, and letters.
Performing administrative and office tasks, such as scanning and filing.
Handling purchase orders and obtain quotations as needed, with proper required documentation, including service contracts for various systems and services.
Supporting and scanning documents for the accounting office.
Preparing payments and passing them to suppliers.
Assisting staff with administrative tasks.
Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

A diploma or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
2–3 years of experience in a similar function.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Salary and Benefits: This is a full-time position (1.0 FTE), resident in Amman, Jordan. The total compensation value will be approximately $10,000 to $12,000 annually, which includes salary, comprehensive health insurance, social security (U.S. or Jordan), securing residency and work permits in Jordan (if needed), dental insurance, a retirement plan, annual paid vacation based on length of service, annual paid sick leave, holidays, and other benefits. The specific salary will be based on experience.

To apply: Please send a letter of interest, names and contact information for two references, and current resume or CV to opportunity@acorjordan.org. References will be contacted directly by us, as needed. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

All nationalities are encouraged to apply.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The American Center of Research is an equal-opportunity employer. Employment decisions including hiring, termination, promotion, and wages and privileges will be made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, or any other classification protected by law. The American Center of Research is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in employment for individuals with disabilities.