Executive Vice President

Executive Vice President

American International University Kuwait City

Classification: Executive

Reports to: CEO

Job Purpose:

The Executive Vice President of American International University Kuwait serves as the senior academic officer at the discretion of the CEO. This individual will oversee and align academics and ensure the quality of the faculty administration and student body in order to uphold the educational excellence of the leading a new and growing community of students the incumbent will provide leadership to support an academically rigorous studentcentered culture on campus. Additionally the EVP will be fully invested in the student retention of the institution as well as progression and completion of initiatives and goals. Furthermore the incumbent will provide visionary strategic and forwardthinking leadership while promoting wellorganized and sustainable procedures and policies excellence in teaching effective learning and lifelong student success.

The Executive Vice President is the lead in driving both institutional and programmatic accreditation actively elevating the universitys standards and effectiveness. This role also involves the strategic use of data to guide decisionmaking processes within academic affairs aiming to optimize outcomes and efficiency. Furthermore the EVP is tasked with the ongoing refinement of academic programs incorporating the latest technology to ensure our graduates remain competitive in the job market. Additionally overseeing the Registrar is a key responsibility focusing on the effective utilization of timetables and faculty resources to support the universitys academic mission.

Duties:

• Serve as senior academic officer incumbent is responsible for the organization and administration of the University.
• Make policy recommendations to the Board on all matters that affect the University.
• Recommend all additions or changes in personnel and in personnel policies.
• Meet regularly with all department directors and above.
• Attend all Board of Trustee meetings as a nonvoting member with a voice. Oversee all presentations to the Board by University staff.
• Work closely with the institutional partner universities to ensuring a strong and active engagement with the universities and the successful implementation of programs and services.
• Exercise broad discretionary power to fulfill the Universitys mission.
• Conduct regular reviews of the technologyfocused curriculum to ensure it aligns with current industry standards and emerging technological trends identifying areas for improvement and developing strategies for updating course materials assignments and assessments.
• Be responsible for the formulation of all reports as may be required by the Board and/or government agencies.
• Serve as the institutional champion building an effective and cohesive leadership team with a core commitment to academic excellence student engagement and student success.
• Provide faculty and staff opportunities to grow engage and develop their professional expertise.
• Sustain a highly qualified faculty and staff by providing a commitment to orientation training and information sharing so employees are better equipped to help and motivate students.
• Cultivate crosscampus collaboration between faculty staff and students.
• Facilitate a culture of continuous improvement in this university.
• Serve as highly visible ambassador for the University to the external community; establish innovative partnerships; represent AIU at functions.
• Utilize data to inspire innovation and changes for improving student outcomes.
• Encourage a spirit of collegiality and demonstrate a talent for inspiring others to action.
• Provide oversight for the improvements in the infrastructure of a university including the physical facilities and information technology.
• Weekend and evening duty and occasional travel required.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned or delegated by the CEO

Reporting Departments/Positions:

• Division of Academic Affairs
• Division of Administration
• Additional Divisions/Departments when they are created including Alumni Affairs Department
• University Senior Leadership Team
• Administrative Assistant

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 University administration.
• Ability to communicate ideas and information clearly and effectively at all levels within the University in English.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with a talent for listening and forging consensus.
• Ability to lead by example using the highest levels of academic and personal integrity in all interactions and requiring the same from all community members.
• Possess ability to create strategic partnerships with business other universities and other related organizations.
• Possess demonstrable ability to understand financial planning spreadsheets and budget creation and oversight.
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple complex projects.
• Ability to maintain calming demeanor and rationale in crisis or heated environment.
• Demonstrated ability to use sound judgment in decisionmaking and problem solving.
• Must be capable of maintaining confidentiality of workrelated information and materials.
• Demonstrated ability to plan prioritize and problemsolve broad strategic initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of professionals students and parents community members and constituencies.
• Ability to lead inspire supervise and evaluate personnel to meet institutional goals and objectives.
• Demonstrated competency experiences and/or understanding of the value application and implementation of technology in higher education.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of standard software applications.
• Ability to work evening and weekends and travel as required.

Experience and Education:

• Advanced degree required MBA (PhD. preferred).
• An appropriate combination of academic and leadership experience including a minimum of five years of leadership at the senior level.
• Experience in strategic educational and facilities master planning.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the realms of Academic Affairs Student Life and University Administration.
• Demonstrated visionary innovative and effective leadership.
• Demonstrated understanding of sensitivity to and respect for diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Knowledge of and experience in preparing for institutional and program accreditation.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with an emphasis in budget and resource management.
• Successful experiences in the development management and oversight of institutional divisional and departmental budgets.
• Proven track record of teambuilding acumen and demonstrated successful leadership in a complex environment.
• Experience in staff development and evaluation.
• Demonstrated deep regard for students and appreciation for all aspects of student life.
• Evidenced track record in advocating and understanding the tenants for student success.
• Demonstrated evidence of creating a united cohesive team focused on teaching learning and student success.
• Experience with research and use of data in decision making.

About American InternationalUniversity:

AIU is a newer institution of higher education in Kuwait with the first student cohort admitted in fall 2019. It is a private coeducational institution offering undergraduate degrees based on the American model of higher education. Through its educational programs the College serves the intellectual cultural and personal growth of all members of its community. AIUs offers degree programs in Engineering Architecture and Design and Business Administration where the language of instruction is English.

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How to apply:

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