AIU
**Vice President for Academic Affairs** American International University - Kuwait City **About American International University** American International University (AIU) is a newly established private, co-educational institution in Kuwait that admitted its first student cohort in fall 2019. AIU offers American-style education and degrees, with a mission to educate and serve the people of Kuwait as well as international students. The University provides high-quality, relevant, and varied educational programs that foster intellectual, cultural, and personal growth for all community members. AIU values its role as an educational leader that promotes individual development and improves the overall quality of life in a diverse community, offering academic and professional programs leading to associate, baccalaureate, and master's degrees in Engineering, Architecture, Design, and Business Administration, with English as the language of instruction. **Position Overview** The Vice President for Academic Affairs will serve as a senior member of the Division of Academic Affairs team, providing strategic direction and managerial oversight of initiatives designed to positively impact student success, retention, and timely graduation. The VPAA will supervise all activities, programs, and services related to academic advising and academic support, including remedial and skill-building programs and testing, while serving as the conduct officer for all cases involving violations of academic policies. **Key Responsibilities** • Serve as the conduct officer for all cases involving alleged violations of academic policies, including those outlined in the Student Code of Conduct and Academic Honesty Policy • Provide leadership in planning, developing, and evaluating operational processes for University academic development programs • Lead collaborative initiatives with University departments to enhance academic readiness for all students • Partner with Student Life to implement academic intervention programs designed to identify and support at-risk students • Develop and administer program budgets, including forecasting staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies needs while monitoring division expenditures • Provide training and development initiatives for staff to ensure effective contributions to student success • Maintain accurate, organized records and develop reports as required for retention purposes • Coordinate, implement, and evaluate transition programs for new, transfer, and graduate students • Develop and maintain policy and procedure manuals related to unit programs and services • Assist in identifying, implementing, and evaluating technology programs to enhance departmental operations • Stay current with developments in higher education related to assigned functions **Qualifications** • Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution; PhD strongly preferred • Minimum 5 years of significant work experience in Academic Affairs • 3-5 years of experience supervising professional-level staff • Experience with program development and assessment • Experience designing academic systems and programs that support student learning, persistence, and retention • Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills • Commitment to student success and academic excellence