Vice President for Enrollment- Full/Associate (Relocation to Kuwait Required)

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 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

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:

• 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