Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs

Institution: The American International University – Kuwait

Classification: Executive 

Reports to: Executive Vice President

Job Purpose: Serve as a member of the President’s Cabinet; serve as Student Affairs Officer and provide executive leadership for the overall planning, implementation, and evaluation of student affairs and enrollment management functions within the context of the institutional mission; ensure assigned departments fulfill college goals and objectives. 

Duties: 

• Serve as a member of the President’s executive staff, participating in discussions, decision making, and policy making 
• Provide highly responsible organizational and staff support to the President’s Office particularly as it relates to student issues 
• Lead all enrollment management and student affairs functions of the College 
• Serve as the chief student advocate 
• Develop, plan, implement and evaluate programs and services as well as establishing policies and procedures necessary to support student enrollment, engagement and persistence 
• 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 
• Create co-curricular opportunities for students intended to enhance the learning experience; work with the VPAA to ensure that all co-curricular programs work to enhance student learning and growth inside and outside the classroom 
• Work with the VPAA and VPESL to coordinate enrollment management (student outreach, retention, and persistence efforts) in accordance with the college’s strategic plan 
• Work closely with the VPAA on student-related issues, such as enrollment management, academic advising, course scheduling, and co-curricular programming 
• Supervise and direct, in conjunction with Director of Enrollment and Director of Marketing & Communications, student-related marketing and research initiatives 
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of Student Information System in conjunction with the IT Department and other related departments 
• Select, train, lead and evaluate staff; establish and monitor employee performance objectives; prepare and present employee performance reviews; provide or coordinate staff development 
• Lead and supervise Enrollment & Government Scholarship Services; all Student Life functions including athletics, counseling and career services; Registration Services  
• Develop and maintain policy and procedure manuals related to divisional programs and services; ensure that all departments also create and maintain these manuals 
• 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 
• Prepare and present reports and other necessary correspondence as it relates to students 
• Serve on a variety of committees and task forces 
• Represent the College at community and outside organization functions 
• Represent the President’s Office as required 
• Keep abreast of developments in enrollment management, student services, 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 
• Department of Student Life 

Skills: 

• Must possess skills to be able to explain and demonstrate the essential functions of the position; demonstrated knowledge and experiences within all facets of enrollment and student life 
• Ability to communicate ideas and information clearly and effectively at all levels within the College 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 the confidentiality of work-related information and materials 
• Demonstrated experience with enrollment services 
• Demonstrated experiences in planning and directing programs for students 
• 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 in an effort to meet institution and division goals and objectives 
• Demonstrated experiences in the application and implementation of student information systems in student life and enrollment services 
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of standard software applications 
• Knowledge and experiences in the usage of social media in higher education 
• Ability to work occasional evening and weekends 

Experience and Education: 

• Master’s degree required; preferred in Higher Education Administration/Student Personnel or related field 
• Seven years plus experiences in the higher education environment, in increasingly complex executive roles 
• Experience in the supervision of enrollment management and/or student development programs and personnel 
• Experience in the application and implementation of technology in student affairs, particularly student information systems 
• Experience in the development, management, and oversight of institutional budgets 
• Experience with research and use of data in enrollment and/or student affairs 

For more information about AIU visit:  www.aiu.edu.kw 

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