Director of Student Affairs
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Job Summary
Job Title: Director of Student Affairs
Position Requires Relocation to Kuwait
The position accepts unaccompanied candidates only.
Classification: Institutional Support
Reports To: Associate Vice President of Student Affairs
Location: Kuwait City Kuwait
Job Purpose
The Director of Student Affairs provides leadership and strategic direction for all student services programs and engagement activities at the University. This position oversees student life initiatives including orientation student organizations leadership programs wellness and fitness career services and discipline for non-academic violations. The Director plays a key role in enhancing student satisfaction retention and success while ensuring compliance with institutional policies and standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive a vibrant student life program through effective planning supervision and innovation in services and events.
- Strengthen student engagement and leadership through programs that build skills teamwork and campus pride.
- Oversee student conduct processes to ensure accountability and a safe inclusive learning environment.
- Optimize departmental operations and budgets to achieve performance and service objectives.
- Partner with Academic Affairs HR and other units to support new at-risk and working students.
- Enhance communication and student access through digital platforms and data-informed initiatives.
- Lead staff development performance evaluation and goal-setting to build a high-performing team.
- Represent Student Affairs in committees and initiatives advancing institutional strategy.
Reporting Departments
- StudentSuccessCenter
- StudentEngagement
- AthleticCenter
- Student Career Services
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Proven leadership and team management skills.
- Strong communication organization and decision-making abilities.
- Knowledge of student development and university operations.
- Experience managing budgets projects and staff performance.
- Proficiency in student systems and data tools.
- Flexibility for evening and weekend events.
Education and Experience
- Masters degree in Higher Education Administration Student Personnel or related field required.
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressive Student Affairs experience with supervisory and budget responsibilities.
- Experience in policy development program design and data-driven improvement initiatives.
About American International University
American International University (AIU) is a private institution in Kuwait founded in 2019 offering undergraduate programs based on the American higher education model. AIU provides degree programs in Engineering Architecture and Design and Business Administration with English as the language of instruction.
The University is committed to fostering intellectual cultural and personal growth for all members of its community preparing graduates for leadership roles in a global society.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit the Job Opportunities section on our website and submit a resume and cover letter via: Experience:
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Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
AIU offers four-year undergraduate degrees in Engineering, Business, and Design. We are now accepting applications from transfer students!
