Vice President for Enrollment - Full/Associate
American International University - Kuwait City
Position Requires Relocation to Kuwait - Relocation Assistance Provided
The position accepts unaccompanied candidates only.
Classification: Executive
Reports to: Executive Vice President
Job Purpose:
Serve as a member of the Presidents Cabinet; serve as Chief Enrollment Officer and provide executive leadership for the overall planning implementation and evaluation of enrollment management functions within the context of the institutional mission; ensure assigned departments fulfill University goals and objectives.
Duties:
- Serve as a member of the Presidents executive staff participating in discussions decision-making and policy development
- Provide highly responsible organizational and staff support to the Presidents Office particularly as it relates to enrollment matters
- Lead all enrollment management functions of the University
- In collaboration with the President and VPAA work closely with the institutional Partner universities to supervise successful transfer and implementation of all programs; maintain and enhance the relationships between AIU and the Partners
- Work with the VPAA to coordinate enrollment management (student outreach retention and persistence efforts) in alignment with the Universitys strategic plan
- Work closely with the VPAA on student-related issues such as enrollment management academic advising and course scheduling
- Supervise and direct in conjunction with the Director of Enrollment and Director of Marketing & Communications student-related marketing and research initiatives
- Assist in the implementation and maintenance of the Student Information System in conjunction with the IT Department and other relevant departments
- Select train lead and evaluate staff; establish and monitor employee performance objectives; prepare and present employee performance reviews; provide or coordinate staff development
- Assist in the owners planning of the institutional budget by providing accurate student enrollment projections and data
- Manage the divisional budget; assist with identification and prioritization of needs and purchases for assigned program areas; monitor expenditures
- Serve on a variety of committees and task forces
- Represent the University at community and external organization functions
- Represent the Presidents Office as required
- Keep abreast of developments in enrollment management higher education and fields related to assigned functions
- Other duties as assigned
Reporting Departments/Positions:
- Department of Registration Services
- Department of Enrollment & Government Scholarship Services
- Administrative Assistant
Skills:
- Must possess skills to explain and demonstrate the essential functions of the position; demonstrated knowledge and experience within all facets of enrollment
- Ability to communicate ideas and information clearly and effectively at all levels within the University in English; must possess effective presentation skills
- Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple complex projects
- Demonstrated ability to use sound judgment in decision-making and problem-solving
- Must be capable of maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials
- Demonstrated experience with enrollment services
- Demonstrated ability to plan prioritize and problem-solve broad strategic initiatives
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of professionals students and parents community members and constituencies
- Ability to manage complex divisional budgets accurately
- Ability to lead inspire supervise and evaluate team members to meet institutional and divisional goals and objectives
- Demonstrated experience in the application and implementation of student information systems in enrollment services
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of standard software applications
- Knowledge and experience in the use of social media in higher education
- Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends
Experience and Education:
- Masters degree required; preferred in Higher Education Administration Enrollment Management or a related field
- Seven or more years of experience in a higher education environment in increasingly complex executive roles
- Experience in the supervision of enrollment management programs and personnel
- Experience in the application and implementation of technology in enrollment services particularly student information systems
- Experience in the development management and oversight of institutional budgets
- Experience with research and the use of data in enrollment
Required Experience:
Manager