The Secretariat is both the service centre for AARC members and the contact point for the public. From 2025-2028, it is located at the University of Maribor.  

The Secretariat has supporting tasks in the field of administrative organisation and communication. Its tasks include: AARC website administration, networking with secretariats of other Rectors’ conferences and educational associations, and all initiatives dealing with the institutional charges of AARC.