American International University
**Vice President for Academic Affairs (Position Requires Relocation to Kuwait)**
**American International University – Kuwait City**
**Position accepts single, unaccompanied candidates only**
American International University (AIU) offers a global-standard education designed to serve both the local community in Kuwait and international students. Our diverse programs foster intellectual curiosity, cultural appreciation, and personal growth. As a leading educational institution, AIU is dedicated to enhancing individual development and improving the quality of life within our community. We offer a comprehensive range of academic and professional programs from associate to baccalaureate and master’s degrees, preparing graduates for success in a dynamic world.
**Position Summary:**
The Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) is a senior role within the Division of Academic Affairs, responsible for directing and managing initiatives to enhance student success, retention, and timely graduation. The VPAA oversees academic advising, support services, remedial programs, and testing and serves as the conduct officer for academic policy violations.
**Duties and Responsibilities:**
– Serve as the conduct officer for all cases involving alleged violations of academic policies, including the Student Code of Conduct and the Academic Honesty Policy.
– Lead the planning and development of operational processes and evaluate the University’s academic development programs.
– Collaborate with university departments to enhance students’ academic readiness and work with Student Affairs to implement academic intervention programs for at-risk students.
– Develop and manage related program budgets, forecasting funds required for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies. Monitor division expenditures.
– Provide training and development initiatives for staff to ensure effective contributions to student success.
– Maintain accurate records and develop/maintain reports for retention purposes.
– Coordinate, implement, and evaluate transition programs for new, transfer, and graduate students. Develop and maintain policy and procedure manuals for unit programs and services.
– Assist in the identification, implementation, and evaluation of technology programs to enhance departmental operations.
– Stay current with developments in higher education related to assigned functions.
**Experience and Education:**
– Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution; PhD strongly preferred.
– At least 5 years of significant work experience in the Academic Affairs profession.
– 3-5 years of experience supervising professional-level staff.
– Experience with program development and assessment.
– Experience in designing academic systems and programs that support student learning, persistence, and retention.
**About American International University:**
AIU is a relatively new institution of higher education in Kuwait, with its first student cohort admitted in fall 2019. It is a private, co-educational institution offering undergraduate degrees based on the American model of higher education. AIU serves the intellectual, cultural, and personal growth of all community members through its educational programs. Degree programs are offered in Engineering, Architecture and Design, and Business Administration, with English as the language of instruction.
For more information about AIU, visit: [www.aiu.edu.kw](http://www.aiu.edu.kw)
**How to Apply:**
To apply for this position, please submit your resume, cover letter, and a recent photo to the following email address:
[ExecutiveHR@aiu.edu.kw](mailto:ExecutiveHR@aiu.edu.kw)
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