Vice President of Enrollment and Student Affairs (Position Requires Relocation to Kuwait)

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Position Summary

Strategic Enrollment Leadership

• Develop and implement a comprehensive enrollment strategy aligned with the University’s mission, growth plans, and financial model
• Establish annual enrollment targets (undergraduate, graduate, transfer, and international students) and monitor performance against KPIs
• Lead market analysis, forecasting, and data-driven decision-making to optimize recruitment outcomes
• Oversee recruitment pipelines, yield strategies, and conversion initiatives

Admissions & Recruitment

• Direct all admissions operations, policies, and procedures
• Ensure fair, transparent, and compliant admission processes aligned with Kuwait regulatory bodies and accreditation requirements
• Expand domestic and international recruitment initiatives, partnerships, and outreach programs
• Collaborate with Marketing & Communications on branding, campaigns, and digital recruitment strategies

Registration, Scheduling & Academic Coordination

• Provide governance oversight for student registration, course scheduling, and enrollment systems
• Coordinate closely with academic departments to align course offerings with student demand and degree progression requirements
• Monitor credit loads, program capacity, and classroom utilization to ensure efficient operations

Student Affairs & Campus Experience

• Provide executive leadership for student life functions, including orientation, student engagement, counseling, housing (if applicable), clubs, athletics, and student support services
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive campus environment that promotes student wellbeing and success
• Oversee student conduct processes and ensure compliance with institutional policies

Retention, Persistence & Graduation

• Develop institution-wide strategies to improve student retention, persistence, and on-time graduation
• Monitor academic progress, early alert systems, and intervention programs
• Ensure accurate tracking of credit accumulation and fulfillment of graduation requirements

Compliance, Governance & Accreditation

• Ensure compliance with Kuwait Ministry of Higher Education regulations, Private Universities Council (PUC)

requirements

• , and relevant accreditation standards
• Oversee policies related to student records, privacy, and academic integrity
• Support institutional reporting requirements and audits

Financial Stewardship

• Align enrollment planning with tuition revenue projections and financial sustainability goals
• Collaborate with Finance on scholarship policies, discount strategies, and revenue forecasting
• Monitor cost effectiveness of recruitment initiatives

Data, Analytics & Technology

• Promote the use of enrollment analytics, dashboards, and predictive modeling
• Oversee student information systems related to admissions, registration, and academic progress
• Ensure data integrity, reporting accuracy, and decision support capabilities

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead, mentor, and evaluate directors and staff across Enrollment and Student Affairs units
• Foster cross-functional collaboration between academic and administrative departments
• Represent the University externally with schools, government agencies, partners, and community organizations

Required

• PhD or terminal degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum 10–15 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in enrollment management, student affairs, or academic administration within higher education
• Demonstrated success in achieving enrollment growth and improving retention outcomes
• Strong knowledge of academic governance, policies, and regulatory compliance
• Experience managing large teams and complex operations
• Excellent strategic planning, analytical, and financial management skills
• Outstanding communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement abilities

Preferred

• Doctoral degree in Business Administration, Higher Education Administration, or a related field
• Experience in international or Middle Eastern higher education environments
• Familiarity with accreditation processes and government regulatory frameworks in Kuwait or GCC countries
• Background in financial modeling or business strategy

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