Executive Director

Uniglobaltechnologies; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Research Institute in Turkey, US Office, is seeking an Executive Director to oversee institute operations in collaboration with center directors in Türkiye, the elected President, and Board members. This leadership role covers nonprofit operations, research fellowship administration, Turkish language programs, grant management, and fundraising coordination.

The position also involves maintaining records and supporting academic engagement across institute activities, including

Qualifications

• Experience in executive leadership, nonprofit administration, or academia.
• Experience coordinating fundraising, grants, and donor relations.
• Experience overseeing research/fellowship programs and language initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of the institute in collaboration with Türkiye center directors, the President, and Board members.
• Serve as chief executive director for the institute’s US operations.
• Administer the US research fellowship program.
• Administer Turkish language programs.
• Support doctoral and post-doctoral research activities.
• Maintain fellow records and data on fellowship outcomes.
• Manage grants and donations.
• Oversee nonprofit operations and compliance.
• Support lectures, conferences, and seminars open to scholars and the public.
• Assist with maintaining local research libraries and staff.

Job description

Salary and benefits are based on individual experience and qualifications.

Salary Salary and benefits are based on individual experience and qualifications. Salary from posting

Employer Type

Nonprofit

Job Type

Full-time

Posted

2 weeks ago

Closing

Closes 28 Sept

United States — International Student Market

1.2M inbound students (2025) +3%

1. India 363K

2. China 266K

3. South Korea 42K

4. Canada 30K

5. Vietnam 26K

9 international branch campuses in United States

OVERVIEW The American Research Institute in Turkey, US Office, is seeking an Executive Director to oversee institute operations in collaboration with center directors in Türkiye, the elected President, and Board members. The institute supports research on the history and cultures of Türkiye and the wider region through libraries, fellowship opportunities, and public academic programming. This leadership role includes responsibility for research fellowship administration, Turkish language programs, nonprofit operations, fundraising coordination, and grant management. The position also involves maintaining records and supporting academic engagement across institute activities.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee operations of the institute in collaboration with center directors in Türkiye, the President, and Board members
• Serve as chief executive director for the institute’s US operations
• Administer the US research fellowship program
• Administer Turkish language programs
• Support doctoral and post-doctoral research activities
• Maintain fellow records and data on fellowship outcomes
• Manage grants and donations
• Oversee nonprofit operations and compliance
• Support lectures, conferences, and seminars open to scholars and the public
• Assist with maintaining local research libraries and staff

Requirements

Experience and qualifications relevant to executive leadership

Key responsibilities

• Ability to oversee nonprofit operations and compliance
• Ability to coordinate fundraising and manage grants and donations
• Ability to administer fellowship and language programs
• Ability to collaborate with directors, board members, and institute leadership
• Experience maintaining records and operational data WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS This role supports the advancement of international research and scholarly exchange focused on Türkiye and the wider region. By guiding fellowship programs, language initiatives, and institute operations, the executive director helps sustain academic collaboration and public engagement through the institute. The position also contributes to maintaining institutional resources that support doctoral scholarship, fellowship opportunities, and educational programming for researchers and the public.

Bonus: Application advice

• Highlight leadership experience related to nonprofit or institute administration
• Emphasize experience managing research, fellowship, or academic programs
• Demonstrate familiarity with grants, donations, and fundraising coordination
• Include examples of maintaining operational records and compliance processes
• Showcase collaboration with boards, directors, or academic stakeholders
• Tailor application materials to the institute’s mission supporting research and language programs