Employment opportunities with The American University of Rome

Open Faculty positions

• Nutrition Instructor
• Adjunct Faculty (All Business Disciplines)
• Event Planning, Marketing & Management Instructor
• Psychology Instructor

Open Administrative positions

• Admissions Counselor
• Admission Operations Assistant
• US Enrollment Manager /Assistant Director of US Admissions Operations

Current Faculty Opportunities

Nutrition Instructor  

The American University of Rome is looking for an instructor to teach the course “Nutrition Policies and Programs” for the U.S.-accredited Master in Food Studies: Policies for Sustainable Production and Consumption.   
The course involves teaching 45 credit-hours during the period from the 4th of September to the 14th of December, 2023.  
The course is scheduled on Thursdays from 9.00 AM to 12.00 PM. Teaching is conducted in-person at AUR’s Monteverde campus.

Required qualifications:  

• Appropriate academic background: Ph.D. in Nutrition, Nutritional Epidemiology, Global/International Health and Nutrition, Public Health, Human Ecology (Community, human, international nutrition), and other related public health fields.
• Experience teaching nutrition at the graduate level and/or relevant nutrition and public health experience for national or international institutions
• Excellent knowledge of English  

Desirable qualifications  

• Previous teaching experience with North American university programs  
• Professional experience and research in nutrition programs and policies.

Course description and learning objectives:
The course covers nutrition from a public health and environmental policy perspective, as debated and applied at international and national levels. The main definitions and concepts are related to macro and micronutrient requirements, human metabolism, and diet-related diseases, such as under-nutrition, malnutrition, and over-nutrition. Particular emphasis will be given to food safety and food safety policies, including foodborne pathogens and surveillance, antibiotic resistance, food labeling, food additives and allergens, chemical use in food production, genetic modification of food, and the new genome editing techniques applied to agriculture. The course analyzes critically current nutrition problems and challenges and reviews the regulatory frameworks and policy options towards healthy, balanced, and environmentally sustainable diets.

Course Learning Objectives
By the end of the course, students will be able to:

1. Discuss and question different definitions, theories, and practices regarding human nutrition through in-depth knowledge of a balanced diet, optimum nutritional requirements (macronutrients and micronutrients), and nutrient metabolism.
2. Explain and compare different international diets and nutritional pyramids, as well as analyze current issues related to the development of sustainable diets, including the role of genome editing techniques in food. 
3. Indicate and conduct an in-depth analysis of public health issues and policies related to over-nutrition, malnutrition, and under-nutrition, specific diet-related chronic diseases including cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases.
4. Describe major processes and players involved in U.S. and European food policy development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
5. Discuss and critically analyze food safety concerns and policies as applied in US and in the EU.

Application & Procedure

• All applicants must have the right to work in Italy.
• Applicants should submit a letter of application to applications@aur.edu detailing their teaching and other relevant experience, as well as a CV that includes the names of three references to be contacted should the candidate proceed to the interview stage. Please include ref: HR1/2023 Adjunct Faculty for Nutrition course and the candidate's full name in the subject field.

Further details

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: April 15^th, 2023 
POSITION START DATE: September, 2023

The American University of Rome provides equal opportunity for all qualified individuals in its educational programs and activities. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, or Vietnam-era veteran status. It conforms to all applicable federal and state nondiscrimination laws. The policy of equal opportunity applies to every aspect of the operations and activities of the university generally and includes admissions and employment.

Adjunct Faculty (All Business Disciplines) 

The Business program at the American University of Rome (AUR) is soliciting applications for candidates to teach courses in the U.S.-accredited Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program during the 2023-24 academic year. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for all business- and economics-related disciplines. We aim to identify a pool of candidates in all major business fields, including the following:

Accounting
Finance
Economics
Marketing 
Management
Operations
Applied Statistics, Management Information Systems, and Data Analytics
Entrepreneurship
International Business
Business Ethics

AUR is a leading international business program that attracts a mix of both matriculating and study-abroad students to its programs. Courses are typically 3 credits hours and are taught in the fall (September-December) and spring (January-May) semesters. Teaching is conducted in person at AUR’s Monteverde campus, with most courses meeting for 85-minute sessions twice per week. 
 
Required qualifications:  
Experience teaching business or economics courses at the undergraduate/graduate level, and/or relevant professional experience for national or international organizations 
Excellent knowledge of English
Appropriate academic background, including a minimum of an MBA or master’s degree in business, economics or a related discipline
 
Desirable qualifications  
Previous teaching experience with North American university programs  
Availability to potentially teach on an ongoing basis (more than a single term)
Ability to connect the university and students to external resources, including internships, jobs, projects, field experiences or other opportunities
Ability to teach across disciplines, connecting business subjects to the liberal arts or other professional domains
Ph.D. in a relevant field

Application & Procedure
All applicants must have the right to work in Italy. 
Applicants should submit a brief letter of application to applications@aur.edu detailing their teaching and other relevant experience, as well as a CV that includes the names of three references to be contacted should the candidate proceed to the interview stage. Please include ref: HR2/2023 Business Faculty and the candidate's full name in the subject field.

Further details
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: Rolling
POSITION START DATE: September 2023

The American University of Rome provides equal opportunity for all qualified individuals in its educational programs and activities. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, or Vietnam-era veteran status. It conforms to all applicable federal and state nondiscrimination laws. The policy of equal opportunity applies to every aspect of the operations and activities of the university generally and includes admissions and employment.

Event Planning, Marketing & Management Instructor 

The American University of Rome is looking for an instructor to teach the course “Event Planning, Marketing & Management”  for the U.S.-accredited Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program. The course involves teaching 3 credits hours during the period from September 5 to December 14. The course is scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 to 1:55 PM. Teaching is conducted in person at AUR’s Monteverde campus. 
 
Required qualifications:  
Experience teaching events marketing or management courses at the undergraduate/graduate level, and/or relevant professional events experience
Excellent knowledge of English  
Appropriate academic background, including a minimum of a master’s degree in business or a related discipline
 
Desirable qualifications  
Previous teaching experience with North American university programs  
Availability to potentially teach additional marketing or management courses in future semesters 

Application & Procedure
All applicants must have the right to work in Italy. 
Applicants should submit a letter of application to applications@aur.edu detailing their teaching and other relevant experience, as well as a CV that includes the names of three references to be contacted should the candidate proceed to the interview stage. Please include ref: HR3/2023 Adjunct Faculty for MGMK 312 and the candidate's full name in the subject field.

Further details
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
POSITION START DATE: September 5, 2023

The American University of Rome provides equal opportunity for all qualified individuals in its educational programs and activities. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, or Vietnam-era veteran status. It conforms to all applicable federal and state nondiscrimination laws. The policy of equal opportunity applies to every aspect of the operations and activities of the university generally and includes admissions and employment.

Psychology Instructor 

The American University of Rome is looking for an adjunct instructor to teach the course “Introduction to Psychology” in our U.S.-accredited undergraduate program. The course involves teaching three credit hours during the period from August 2023 to December 2023. The course is scheduled to meet two times a week. Teaching is conducted in person at AUR’s Rome campus.

Required qualifications:  

• Experience teaching psychology courses at the undergraduate/graduate level
• Excellent knowledge of English  
• Appropriate academic background, including a minimum of a master’s degree in psychology

Desirable qualifications  

• Previous teaching experience with North American university programs  
• Availability to potentially teach other psychology courses in future semesters
• A doctoral degree in psychology

Application & Procedure

• All applicants must have the right to work in Italy.
• Applicants should submit a letter of application to applications@aur.edu detailing their teaching and other relevant experience, as well as a CV that includes the names of three references to be contacted should the candidate proceed to the interview stage. Please include ref: HR7/2023 Adjunct Faculty for Psychology Course and the candidate's full name in the subject field. AUR is an equal-opportunity employer.

Further details

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: April 1, 2023 
POSITION START DATE: End of August, 2023

Current Administrative Opportunities

Admissions Counselor  

Reporting to the Director of Undergraduate Admissions & Director of Graduate Admissions, the Admissions Counselor contributes to all aspects of admissions, particularly converting prospects to applicants, selection, and advising newly admitted undergraduate and graduate students as they prepare to enroll at The American University of Rome.  

The Admissions Counselor executes AUR’s recruitment and yield strategies to build its pool of diverse and qualified applicants and ultimately select and enroll excellent students in the university’s undergraduate and master’s degree programs. 

Job Responsibilities

• Prospect management (i.e., converting qualified leads into applicants; responding to inquiries)
• Plans and manage activities for recruitment and yield; both in-person and virtually; 
• Provides individual and group advising to applicants re:  the University’s application process from inquiry through selection; continuing with admitted students through their acceptance confirmation and arrival on campus; 
• Interviews prospective students; 
• Serves as panelist and speaker for prospective and admitted student events; and attends events locally, sometimes internationally, and often virtually; 
• Processes and completes applications; makes selection recommendations; maintains decision and other applicant data in CRM; 
• Pre-evaluates advance standing and transfer credits of incoming students; 
• Collaborates with colleagues and faculty to provide a wide range of services to students in support of recruitment, admissions, admissions counseling, and related operations; 
• Assists with the onboarding process and orientation week for new enrolling students; 
• Answers phones, responds to email, chats with inquiries, and assists visitors to campus; 
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.  

Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree in business/management, marketing, communication, public relations, education, or a related field 
• Collaborative with a strong team orientation and ability to support others toward collective goals and objectives.   
• Excellent interpersonal, time, and project management skills with the ability to balance multiple deadlines and time-sensitive deliverables 
• Strong English communication and interpersonal skills.  The ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, both verbally and in writing.  This position engages frequently with prospective students and parents, both individually and in groups, sharing up-to-date information on AUR undergraduate and graduate majors and programs and answering questions about the admissions process. 
• Italian language proficiency at a professional level 
• Excellent time and project management skills with the ability to balance multiple deadlines and time-sensitive deliverables. Strong organizational skills and an ability to manage multiple activities concurrently. Ability to work independently and complete tasks within established time constraints. 
• Ability to learn quickly and work with flexibility in an environment that changes throughout the recruitment-selection-enrollment cycle.  
• Technical aptitude; strong Excel skills, word processing, databases, CRM, and related systems 
• Ability to travel and organize travel. 

Preferred: 

• Prior admissions experience and with admissions software (e.g., Salesforce or Slate) 
• Strong presentation skills 
• Knowledge of the US higher education system 
• Social media experience in professional contexts 

How to apply:
Please send your motivation letter and CV in English to applications@aur.edu, quoting ref: HR4/2023 Admissions Counselor.

Deadlines: 
Send application preferably by April. Position begins in May, 2023.

All applicants must have the right to work in Italy. The position is based in Rome.

The American University of Rome provides equal opportunity for all qualified individuals in its educational programs and activities. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, or Vietnam-era veteran status. It conforms to all applicable federal and state nondiscrimination laws. The policy of equal opportunity applies to every aspect of the operations and activities of the university generally and includes admissions and employment.

Admission Operations Assistant 

The Admission Operations Assistant at The American University of Rome assists with all aspects of admissions including inquiry management, application processing and preparation for review and notification.  The position has responsibility for scheduling and record keeping.  The position reports, and provides administrative support, to the Director of Undergraduate Admissions & Director of Graduate Admissions.  The incumbent should be a strong communicator in speaking and writing to effectively engage in daily interaction with prospective applicants and their families, admitted students, faculty, guidance counselors and other stakeholders. 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Supports admissions colleagues in a wide range of activities and services to applicants and admitted students in support of converting prospects to applicants, application processing, notification, and advising admitted students and families in preparation for enrollment. 
• Provides information to prospective applicants and their families; manages inquiries. Answer phones, respond to email, chat with inquiries, and assist visitors on campus 
• Organizes mailings to prospective applicants and admitted students 
• Assists in processing documentation for undergraduate and graduate applicants 
• Assists with admissions events for prospective applicants and admitted students 
• Assists with the onboarding process and orientation week for incoming students 
• When possible, attends recruitment events locally and internationally 
• Maintains lists and other record keeping in support of the admission cycle underway and to document and archive completed decisions as we move from one cycle to the next. 
• Perform other related administrative duties as assigned or requested by the Director of Undergraduate Admissions/Director of Graduate Admissions.  

Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree in business/management, marketing, communication, public relations, education, or a related field 
• Team orientation and ability to support others toward collective goals and objectives.  
• Excellent interpersonal, time, and project management skills with the ability to balance multiple deadlines and time-sensitive deliverables 
• Strong English communication and interpersonal skills.  The ability to communicate effectively and persuasively; both verbally and in writing.  This position engages frequently with prospective students and parents, both individually and in groups, sharing up-to-date information on AUR undergraduate and graduate majors and programs and answering questions about the admissions process. 
• Ability to learn quickly and to work with flexibility in a cyclical work environment based on changes in the university’s calendar and timelines 
• Independent judgement and ability maintain professional confidentiality   

Preferred: 

• Customer service and/or administrative office experience, preferably with an emphasis in marketing, communications, or admissions. 
• Italian proficiency at a professional level 
• Knowledge of the US higher education system 
• Prior experience in admissions, and with admissions-related software (e.g., Salesforce or Slate) 

How to apply:
Please send your motivation letter and CV in English to applications@aur.edu, quoting ref: HR5/2023 Admissions Operations Coordinator.

Deadlines: 
Send application preferably by April. Position begins in May, 2023

All applicants must have the right to work in Italy. The position is based in Rome.

The American University of Rome provides equal opportunity for all qualified individuals in its educational programs and activities. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, or Vietnam-era veteran status. It conforms to all applicable federal and state nondiscrimination laws. The policy of equal opportunity applies to every aspect of the operations and activities of the university generally and includes admissions and employment.

US Enrollment Manager /Assistant Director of US Admissions Operations   
Based in Pacific Time Zone, US  

 The Position:  
The US Enrollment Manager /Assistant Director of US Admissions Operations is a key member of the AUR admissions team, reports to the Director of Undergraduate Admissions and Director of Graduate Admissions, and, in coordination with the Assistant Director of US Admissions operations, is responsible for the collaborative development of AUR’s North American recruitment and yield strategy. The US represents AUR’s most significant market for degree-seeking students at the undergraduate and graduate levels, for study-abroad students, and for the transfer student market. This position assists with AUR’s strategic enrollment priorities in North America through a variety of initiatives to recruit, select, and yield qualified students of all types. In collaboration with AUR senior admissions leadership, the AD will contribute to the North American strategic enrollment plan, with annual recruitment and enrollment goals and priorities.   

Our university:   
The American University of Rome (AUR) was founded in 1969 and is the first liberal arts institution located in Rome, Italy. AUR’s student body of around 500 students, who hail from all corners of the globe, choose AUR for its cultural heritage, student diversity, highly individualized approach to teaching and learning, and proximity to other important sites.    

Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, AUR is a non-profit institution that firmly believes in the value of liberal arts preparation for living and working in a global economy. All programs - undergraduate, graduate, and study abroad - are focused on encouraging students to explore and develop their full potential in one of the most historically, culturally, & politically significant cities in the world.    

Key Responsibilities:  

• Conducts lead-generation activities – focused primarily on the Western United States -- to build a qualified prospect pool; holding information sessions, attending college fairs, high school visits and other outreach events, both virtual and in-person (frequent travel required – up to 25%);  
• Conducts systematic and personalized lead-nurture activities to cultivate prospects into applicants,   
• Conducts yield activities to convert admitted students to enrolling students, providing enrolling students and families with pre-departure guidance and support in the transition to Rome;  
• Cultivates relationships with high school and community college counselors, independent educational counselors, study abroad institutions and other influencers to build relationships that cultivate AUR applicants over time;    
• Conducts admission interviews, reviews applications, evaluates academic credentials for admission and transfer/advance standing credit;  
• Supports the Assistant Director of US Admissions Operations to increase transfer agreements with US institutions;  
• Provides market insight on North American trends and makes recommendations to support informed decision-making for the development of the marketing strategies of these markets;  
• Assists with printing, inventory, and mailing of AUR materials in the North American marketplace;  
• Travels annually to AUR, likely during orientation;  
• Monitors current trends and benchmarks in the field of university admissions regionally in collaboration with the Assistant Director of US Admissions Operations.   

Required Qualifications:   

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and three years of professional work experience, preferably in a college/university setting;  
• Knowledge of higher education in North America;  
• Holds a valid US driver’s license and a valid passport;  
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills;   
• Analytical thinker who possesses sound judgement;   
• Ability to work remotely from a home office;  
• High initiative and enthusiasm;  
• Organized, with ability to set priorities, achieve goals, and complete tasks within time constraints;   
• Ability to conduct professional activities on occasional evenings and weekends;  
• Ability to travel, and to organize travel;  
• Based in Pacific Time Zone  

Desired Qualifications:   

• Master’s degree in higher education or related field;  
• Experience in college admissions counseling;  
• Experience with social media;   
• Experience with Salesforce and/or Slate;  
• Italian language proficiency;  
• Personal study-abroad experience;  
• Demonstrated success working in a remote environment.   
• Preferably based in California, but applications based in other western states will also be considered   

Additional Information:   

This position is full time.
This position operates is fully remote with flexible hours.  
AUR is a tax-exempt entity and employment qualifies for the Federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness program.  
Home office, set-up will be provided by AUR (laptop, printer, and office materials).
Salary range: $ 55 – 65K    

How to apply:
Please send your motivation letter and CV in English to applications@aur.edu, quoting ref: HR8/2023 US Enrollment Manager.

Deadlines:
Send application preferably by end of May. Position begins in July, 2023.

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