
Vice President for Enrollment- Full/Associate (Relocation to Kuwait Required)
American International University
- Kuwait
- Permanent
- Full-time
Reports to: Executive Vice PresidentJob Purpose:Serve as a member of the President's 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 President's executive staff, participating in discussions, decision-making, and policy development
- Provide highly responsible organizational and staff support to the President's 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 University’s 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 President's Office as required
- Keep abreast of developments in enrollment management, higher education, and fields related to assigned functions
- Other duties as assigned
- Department of Registration Services
- Department of Enrollment & Government Scholarship Services
- Administrative Assistant
- 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
- Master’s 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