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<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> The Exhibition Sales Manager is responsible for leading and driving all sales activities across Artex's portfolio of exhibitions in Kuwait and the GCC. The role requires a senior commercial professional who can build and manage a sales team, develop strategic client relationships, and take full ownership of booth sales revenue targets across the annual events calendar. This is a key leadership position reporting directly to the founders, with significant influence over the commercial direction of the company.Sales Leadership &amp; StrategyDevelop and execute the sales strategy for each exhibition in the Artex calendarSet individual and team booth sales targets per event and ensure they are metIdentify new business opportunities and market segments for exhibitor acquisitionBuild and maintain a high-value pipeline of corporate accounts, brands, and industry playersLead by example by personally managing key accounts and high-value dealsMonitor market trends and competitor activity to inform pricing and positioning strategyTeam ManagementRecruit, onboard, and manage the sales team including sales representatives and agentsSet clear KPIs and performance targets for each team memberConduct regular one-on-one reviews, coaching sessions, and team meetingsMotivate and develop the team to consistently exceed individual and collective targetsCreate a high-performance sales culture built on accountability and resultsClient Relationship ManagementServe as the senior point of contact for key exhibitor accounts and strategic partnersBuild long-term relationships with decision-makers across target industriesNegotiate and close high-value contracts within approved commercial parametersEnsure exhibitor satisfaction from contract signing through to event deliveryDrive repeat participation and referrals from existing exhibitor baseCoordination &amp; ReportingReport directly to the founders on all commercial matters, pipeline performance, and strategic opportunitiesProvide accurate weekly and monthly sales forecasts and pipeline reports to the founding teamWork closely with operations and marketing to align sales activity with event deliveryContribute to commercial planning, pricing strategy, and budgeting for each eventOversee CRM management and ensure data integrity across all accountsRepresent Artex at industry functions, trade events, and senior client meetingsStakeholder &amp; Founder CollaborationWork hand-in-hand with the founders to shape the commercial vision of the companyProvide market intelligence and on-the-ground feedback to inform business decisionsParticipate in leadership discussions on event concepts, expansion plans, and new market opportunitiesAct as a trusted commercial partner to the founding team in building Artex's reputation in the Kuwait exhibitions market<br> </div><h2 class="h5">Skills</h2> <div data-jb-field="skills">Desired SkillsProven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a sales team in a target-driven environmentStrong strategic thinking with the ability to build and execute a commercial sales plan from scratchExceptional negotiation and closing skills with a track record of winning high-value contractsExcellent communication and presentation skills in both Arabic and English — confident engaging C-level decision-makersDeep understanding of the Kuwait and GCC business landscape with an established network across key industriesEntrepreneurial mindset — comfortable operating in a fast-paced startup environment with minimal structureAbility to work directly with founders and contribute beyond the sales functionCommercially astute with the ability to analyze pipeline data and translate it into accurate forecastsExperience managing a CRM system and driving data discipline across a sales teamStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple events and accounts simultaneouslyHigh emotional intelligence — able to build lasting relationships with clients, partners, and internal stakeholdersSelf-starter who takes full ownership of results without waiting to be directed<br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p>The Exhibition Sales Representative is responsible for driving revenue through the sale of exhibition booths and sponsorship packages across Artex's portfolio of events in Kuwait and the GCC. The role requires a proactive, target-driven individual who can independently manage a full sales pipeline from prospecting to contract signing.</p><p><b>Sales &amp; Business Development</b></p><ul><li>Identify, research, and prospect potential exhibitors across target industries for each event</li><li>Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of qualified leads at all times</li><li>Conduct outreach via phone, email, WhatsApp, and in-person meetings</li><li>Present and pitch Artex's exhibition packages to potential clients</li><li>Negotiate booth sizes, locations, and pricing in line with approved rate cards</li><li>Close deals and secure signed exhibitor contracts within agreed timelines</li><li>Consistently meet and exceed individual booth sales targets per event</li></ul><p><b>Client Relationship Management</b></p><ul><li>Develop and maintain long-term relationships with exhibitors, brands, and corporate accounts</li><li>Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned accounts throughout the sales process</li><li>Follow up with past exhibitors to secure repeat participation in future editions</li><li>Build a personal network within Kuwait's business community across multiple sectors</li></ul><p><b>Coordination &amp; Reporting</b></p><ul><li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all leads, opportunities, and deals in the CRM system</li><li>Provide weekly pipeline reports and sales forecasts to the Sales Manager</li><li>Coordinate with the operations team to communicate exhibitor requirements and booth allocations</li><li>Attend internal planning meetings and contribute to event sales strategy</li><li>Represent Artex professionally at industry events, trade functions, and client meetings</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> </div><h2 class="h5">Skills</h2> <div data-jb-field="skills"><ul><li>Strong negotiation and closing skills with a proven ability to meet sales targets</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication in both Arabic and English</li><li>Confident presenter, comfortable pitching to decision-makers at all levels</li><li>Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple accounts and deadlines simultaneously</li><li>Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision</li><li>Proficiency in CRM tools to manage and track the sales pipeline</li><li>Solid understanding of the Kuwait and GCC business landscape</li><li>Existing network of contacts across local brands, SMEs, and corporate accounts</li><li>Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, target-driven environment</li><li>Commercial awareness and understanding of exhibition and events industry dynamics</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p></div>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>Select, train, evaluate, lead, motivate, coach, and discipline all employees, supervisors and assistant managers in the Hotel s Banquet Department to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met; long-range strategic planning for Banquets operation. The ability to be visible in the operation, provide recognition, promote good public relations, and handle complaints, concerns or special requests for guests, clients, and group contacts. Coordinate set-up requirements for hotel and off-site functions according to the banquet event order, communicate directly with group contacts, Catering Managers, and Conference Services Managers to ensure that all details of the function are carried out, ensure quality and timeliness of all food items, in an elegantly appointed environment dedicated to an attentive and distinctive experience. The ability to work closely with the Director of Food &amp; Beverage, Executive Chef, and Director of Catering to design an effective menu while ensuring excellent product quality at a fair price and attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments. Ability to plan and manage Hotel outdoor catering business. Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory and cash control. Observe physical condition of facilities and equipment in the banquet area and make recommendations for corrections and improvements as needed.</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><p>3 5 years of prior experience in high-volume banquet operations, preferably within the GCC. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with Arabic proficiency considered an advantage. Strong financial awareness along with effective leadership, adaptability, and creativity. Strong coaching and employee development capabilities, with excellent organizational skills, multitasking ability, and attention to detail. Good F&amp;B knowledge with understanding of menu planning</p><p></p></section>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>Position: Director of Office of Strategy, Institutional Performance &amp; Emerging Technology Classification: Director Level Reports To: President</p><p>The Office of Strategy, Institutional Performance &amp; Emerging Technology operates as a direct extension of the President's Office, serving as the institutional coordination and performance intelligence function that supports the execution of AIU's strategic priorities. Rather than functioning as a traditional planning department, the Office ensures that institutional strategy is translated into measurable outcomes through performance management, executive reporting, and strategic technology evaluation. The Office owns three interconnected responsibilities that together strengthen AIU's institutional effectiveness:</p><p>Strategy &amp; Institutional Performance: Leading the RISE Strategy execution cycle, institutional KPI monitoring, quarterly performance reporting, Board reporting, annual strategy review, and continuous improvement of AIU's institutional performance management framework using the Balanced Scorecard methodology.</p><p>Emergent Technology Intelligence: Scouting, evaluating, and piloting emerging technologies relevant to AIU's academic and administrative operations functioning as an innovation incubator that identifies what is ready for institutional adoption before the CIO integrates it at scale.</p><p>Strategic Project Alignment: Coordinating with the University's existing PMO and Special Projects structure to monitor the strategic alignment and progress of major institutional initiatives, ensuring the President receives timely updates on projects that materially affect strategic objectives.</p><p>The Director, Office of Strategy, Institutional Performance &amp; Emerging Technology carries three complementary mandates that reinforce one another. Institutional strategy provides direction, performance management measures progress, and emerging technology enables innovation that supports AIU's long-term strategic priorities. The Director ensures these three functions operate in alignment to support informed executive decision-making.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>1. RISE Strategy Execution and Balanced Scorecard Management</p><ul><li>Own the AIU RISE Strategy execution cycle translating Board-approved strategic objectives into annual operating plans, quarterly milestones, and individual VP and Dean accountability commitments</li><li>Design, maintain, and continuously improve AIU's Balanced Scorecard the institutional performance management framework that cascades RISE Strategy KPIs from institutional level through school, department, and individual levels ensuring that every function can see how its work connects to the strategy</li><li>Conduct quarterly strategy performance reviews with each VP reviewing KPI progress, identifying risks to delivery, proposing course corrections, and escalating material issues to the President with recommended responses</li><li>Prepare the Annual Strategic Progress Report the principal annual document presented to the Board of Trustees each November synthesizing Balanced Scorecard data, institutional KPI achievements, variance explanations, and the following year's adjusted priorities into a clear, evidence-based narrative for Board review</li><li>Manage the annual strategic planning calendar coordinating the February environmental scan, April-May VP planning submissions, June-July budget-strategy alignment, September Board approval, and November Board progress review ensuring that planning is a continuous cycle rather than an annual event</li><li>Maintain the RISE Strategy risk register identifying strategic risks, assessing likelihood and impact, tracking mitigation actions, and reporting to the President and Board Audit &amp; Risk Committee quarterly</li><li>Coordinate with the Institutional Research Office to ensure that all Balanced Scorecard data is sourced from verified institutional systems no KPI reported to the Board may be based on unverified or manually assembled data.</li></ul><p>2. Emergent Technology Intelligence and Innovation Piloting</p><ul><li>Lead AIU's horizon scanning function systematically monitoring emerging technologies relevant to higher education (generative AI, adaptive learning systems, learning analytics, spatial computing, research tools) and producing quarterly Technology Intelligence Briefings for the President and Senior Leadership Team</li><li>Design and manage AIU's innovation piloting programme a structured process for testing emerging technologies in controlled institutional environments before recommending them for full adoption. Pilots are time-bounded, evidence-evaluated, and documented for institutional learning regardless of outcome</li><li>Coordinate with the CIO to ensure that emergent technology intelligence flows effectively between the scouting function (this Office) and the operational integration function (CIO/Digital Transformation Office) the Director scouts and pilots; the CIO scales and operates</li></ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><h2>Minimum Qualifications:</h2><p><strong>Education</strong></p><p>Doctoral degree required in Strategy, Higher Education Management, Business Administration (MBA), Public Administration, Project Management, or a closely related field. Candidates with strong GCC higher education strategic planning experience are strongly considered.</p><p><strong>Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum eight (8) years of progressive experience in higher education, with at least four (4) years in a strategic planning, institutional effectiveness, or senior project management leadership role at a GCC university.</li><li>Demonstrated experience managing a university's strategic planning cycle from environmental scanning through KPI development, annual review, Board reporting, and plan revision in a GCC institutional context.</li><li>Proven experience implementing or managing a Balanced Scorecard or equivalent institutional performance management framework candidates must be able to describe a specific implementation, not just familiarity with the concept.</li><li>Experience working with institutional project portfolios and executive reporting, including monitoring strategic initiatives, interpreting project status information, and advising senior leadership on institutional priorities and risks</li><li>Direct experience working with or reporting to a university President or equivalent executive candidates must be comfortable advising at C-suite level, preparing Board-level documents, and maintaining professional discretion in a senior advisory role.</li><li>Experience with WASC or comparable institutional accreditation project management understanding how accreditation timelines translate into institutional project portfolios is a material advantage.</li></ul><p><strong>Technical and Analytical Knowledge</strong></p><ul><li>Proficiency with strategic planning and Balanced Scorecard frameworks candidates must demonstrate working knowledge of the BSC four-perspective model (financial, stakeholder, internal processes, learning &amp; growth) and its application in a higher education context.</li><li>Strong data analytics and visualization capability the Director must produce Balanced Scorecard dashboards and strategic performance reports that Board members with no higher education background can read and act on.</li><li>Project management methodology proficiency (Prince2, PMP, or equivalent). Working knowledge of project management methodologies sufficient to interpret project reporting, assess strategic risks, and support executive oversight of institutional initiatives. PMP certification is considered an advantage.</li><li>Technology literacy sufficient to evaluate emerging technologies at a strategic level the Director does not need to be a technologist, but must be literate enough to assess a vendor demonstration, understand integration implications, and ask the right questions of the CIO.</li><li>Familiarity with Kuwait's higher education regulatory environment PUC requirements, institutional governance obligations, and the competitive landscape of Kuwait's private university sector.</li></ul><p><strong>Skills, Competencies and Personal Attributes</strong></p><ul><li>The political intelligence to hold VPs and Deans accountable for RISE Strategy delivery without making accountability feel like surveillance the Director must be seen as a partner in execution, not an auditor of failure</li><li>Exceptional executive communication the ability to translate complex institutional performance data into a three-paragraph President's briefing, a ten-slide Board presentation, or a one-page project status update all with the same rigour and none of the same length</li><li>Strategic patience combined with operational awareness the ability to maintain a five-year strategic perspective while monitoring the progress, risks, and institutional impact of major strategic initiatives.</li><li>Cultural intelligence appropriate to AIU's multicultural GCC environment working effectively with Kuwaiti faculty, international administrators, owner Board members, PUC representatives, and WSCUC accreditation staff requires different registers and relationship norms.</li><li>Professional discretion at the highest level the Director has access to the most sensitive institutional information: financial projections, personnel decisions, accreditation risks, and Board deliberations. This access is a privilege that requires absolute confidentiality.</li></ul><h2>Preferred Qualifications:</h2><ul><li>PMP (Project Management Professional) certification. The formal credential is considered an advantage for interpreting project reporting and supporting executive oversight of institutional initiatives.</li><li>Experience with a university s WASC accreditation project portfolio, including sequencing of eligibility, self-study, SAV1, and SAV2 milestones as institutional activities with named owners and defined escalation paths.</li><li>Prior experience in a Chief of Staff or Strategy Director role in a GCC university. Candidates who have served as principal strategic advisors to a university President in the Gulf will have strong familiarity with institutional dynamics, stakeholder relationships, and cultural context.</li><li>Published research or professional contribution to strategic planning or institutional effectiveness in GCC higher education, demonstrating thought leadership rather than solely operational experience.</li><li>Arabic language proficiency is an advantage for engagement with Kuwaiti Board members, MOHE officials, and Arabic-speaking stakeholders.</li></ul><p></p></section>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p><strong>Position:</strong> Director of Internal Audit</p><p><strong>Classification:</strong> Director</p><p><strong>Reports To:</strong> Functional reporting to the Audit &amp; Risk Committee if the BoT and Administrative to the President.</p><p><strong>Department Profile</strong></p><p>The Office of Internal Audit is an independent, objective assurance and advisory function. Its purpose is not to find fault it is to give AIU's leadership and Board the confidence that the institution's operations, processes, and controls are functioning as intended and are fit for the purposes the RISE Strategy demands. Where they are not, the Director identifies the gap, quantifies the risk, and recommends practical, implementable improvements. Critically, AIU's internal audit function focuses on operational and process assurance not financial audit. Financial auditing is conducted by AIU's independently appointed external auditor. The Director of Internal Audit does not duplicate that work. Instead, this role covers the institutional territory that financial auditors do not: academic process integrity, HR and procurement process compliance, IT governance, student affairs operations, research grant management, and the operational evidence that WASC accreditation requires.</p><p><strong>Scope of Work</strong></p><p>The Director of Internal Audit provides independent, risk-based operational assurance across all institutional functions. Using a structured annual audit plan approved by the Board Audit &amp; Risk Committee, the Director examines whether AIU's processes, controls, and governance mechanisms are working as intended identifying risks, recommending improvements, and tracking implementation of corrective actions. The scope spans five operational domains:</p><ul><li><strong>Operational Process Audit:</strong> Systematic review of institutional workflows and operating procedures from student admissions to faculty evaluation assessing whether processes are efficient, consistently followed, and producing intended outcomes.</li><li><strong>Governance &amp; Compliance Audit:</strong> Assessment of whether AIU's governance structures, Board policies, and institutional policies are being implemented as written with particular focus on the policies required for WSCUC accreditation.</li><li><strong>Risk Management:</strong> Identification, assessment, and monitoring of institutional operational risks developing and maintaining AIU's risk register, advising the President and Board on emerging risks, and recommending mitigation measures.</li><li><strong>Academic &amp; Research Integrity Audit:</strong> Process-level review of academic operations curriculum delivery, assessment practices, research grant compliance, faculty performance documentation, and accreditation evidence management to confirm that stated practices are actual practices.</li><li><strong>Special Investigations &amp; Advisory:</strong> Conducting investigations into reported irregularities, process failures, or governance concerns and providing advisory support to institutional leaders on internal control design, policy development, and risk mitigation.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Audit Planning and Annual Audit Programme</strong></p><ul><li>Develop, maintain, and execute a risk-based Annual Audit Plan covering all significant institutional operational areas approved by the Board Audit &amp; Risk Committee each November before the academic year to which it applies</li><li>Prioritise audit engagements based on a formal, documented institutional risk assessment conducted annually ranking operational areas by likelihood and impact of material process failure or non-compliance</li><li>Ensure the audit programme addresses the operational evidence requirements of WSCUC accreditation.</li><li>Manage the audit calendar to ensure that all planned engagements are completed within the academic year and that findings are reported to relevant management before the next audit cycle begins</li><li>Review and update the audit plan during the year in response to significant changes in institutional priorities, identified risks, or Board direction</li></ul><p><strong>Operational and Process Audit Execution</strong></p><ul><li>Conduct structured operational audits of institutional processes from student application and enrolment through graduation, from faculty recruitment and evaluation through promotion, from budget request through expenditure approval assessing whether each process is documented, consistently applied, and producing intended outcomes</li><li>Examine procurement and vendor management processes to confirm that purchases are properly authorized, competitively tendered where required, and that contracts are managed in accordance with AIU policy and Kuwait procurement regulations</li><li>Review HR processes recruitment, contract management, performance evaluation, leave management to confirm consistent application across all departments and schools</li><li>Audit student affairs operations admissions decisions, academic standing determinations, disciplinary processes, grievance handling to confirm that stated policies are applied equitably and consistently</li><li>Review IT governance processes system access controls, data management, change management procedures in coordination with the CIO and providing an independent assurance layer over IT operational risk</li><li>Prepare clear, actionable audit reports for every engagement stating the scope, the evidence examined, the findings, the risk rating, and specific recommendations shared with the relevant Dean or VP before submission to the President and Board Audit &amp; Risk Committee</li></ul><p><strong>Governance and Policy Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Assess whether AIU's Policies are being operationally implemented confirming that policy commitments are happening as the policies describe</li><li>Review the institution's compliance with Kuwait Labour Law, PUC regulatory requirements, and Kuwait data protection standards identifying any gaps between regulatory obligation and operational practice</li><li>Evaluate the effectiveness of AIU's shared governance structures confirming that the Faculty Council has genuine operational authority in academic matters, that its decisions are recorded and implemented, and that shared governance is substantive rather than performative</li><li>Conduct a periodic Governance Health Check an annual structured assessment of Board Committee effectiveness, Board self-evaluation process completion, and Presidential evaluation documentation reported directly to the Board Chair</li><li>Review all institutional conflicts of interest disclosures, related-party transaction documentation, and whistleblower reports ensuring these processes are functioning and that issues raised are tracked to resolution</li></ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><ul><li><strong>Education</strong> Master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Internal Auditing, or Public Administration is required. A professional audit or accounting qualification at a level equivalent to a master's degree may be accepted in place of an academic master's.</li><li><strong>Experience</strong> Minimum seven (7) years of progressive experience in internal auditing, operational auditing, or risk management with at least three (3) years at a supervisory or management level</li><li>Demonstrated experience conducting operational and process audits not exclusively financial audits with documented experience examining institutional workflows, governance compliance, and HR and procurement processes</li><li>Prior experience in a higher education, public sector, or comparably governed institution is a significant advantage candidates must understand the governance environment of a university, including shared governance and Board oversight</li><li>Experience working with or reporting to a Board-level Audit Committee candidates must be comfortable preparing and presenting audit reports at governance level, in non-technical language</li><li>Experience developing and maintaining an institutional risk register and conducting structured risk assessments</li><li>GCC or Kuwait experience is an advantage familiarity with Kuwait Labor Law, PUC regulatory requirements, and the operating context of a private institution in Kuwait is valued</li><li>CIA and CRMA Certifications are strongly preferred.</li><li><strong>Skills and Competencies</strong> Exceptional written communication audit reports are the primary product of this office; the Director must write clearly, precisely, and without jargon.</li><li>Professional independence and objectivity the Director must maintain impartiality in all engagements, resist pressure from management to soften findings, and escalate conflicts of interest to the Board Audit &amp; Risk Committee without hesitation</li><li>Analytical rigor the ability to examine complex institutional processes, identify the point of control failure, distinguish symptoms from root causes, and recommend solutions that address the root cause rather than its manifestation</li><li>Interpersonal intelligence effective internal auditing requires trust; the Director must build constructive relationships with the people being audited, positioning the audit function as a partner in improvement rather than an instrument of sanction</li><li>Discretion and confidentiality the Director handles sensitive institutional information, whistleblower disclosures, and investigation findings; absolute discretion is non-negotiable</li><li>Familiarity with WASC or comparable accreditation standards is a material advantage in this role</li></ul><p></p></section>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p><strong>About The American International University</strong> American International University (AIU) is a private institution in Kuwait, founded in 2019, offering undergraduate programs in Engineering, Architecture and Design, Business Administration, Arts and Sciences, and Education, delivered in English on the American model of higher education. AIU serves a community of over 3,000 students and is executing the RISE Strategy 2.0, a five-year institutional transformation anchored in research development, WSCUC international accreditation, student success, and community engagement. Teaching and learning excellence is one of the University's principal strategic foundations and an essential enabler of every pillar of the RISE Strategy. Without it, research does not flourish, accreditation evidence is weak, students do not succeed, and employability outcomes disappoint. The Director of the Centre for Teaching &amp; Learning is the person who builds, sustains, and continuously improves that foundation making this one of the most consequential academic leadership appointments AIU will make. For more information, visit: www.aiu.edu.kw</p><p><strong>Department Profile</strong> The Centre for Teaching &amp; Learning (CTL) is AIU's institutional hub for teaching excellence, faculty development, and learning innovation. It operates under the Office of the VPAA and serves all five schools and the Foundation Programme working with over 120 full-time faculty and a growing adjunct complement. The CTL is newly established as one of AIU's strategic academic support centres under the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The Director serves as its founding leader, responsible for building the Centre's programmes, culture, partnerships, and institutional reputation from the ground up. The CTL carries three interconnected institutional mandates at AIU:</p><ul><li><strong>Faculty Excellence &amp; Development:</strong> Building a culture of teaching excellence across AIU through structured professional development, peer observation, new faculty induction, individual coaching, and the scholarship of teaching and learning.</li><li><strong>Learning Innovation &amp; Digital Education:</strong> Advancing instructional design, educational technology integration, and evidence-based pedagogy ensuring that every AIU course, regardless of modality, reflects current best practice and produces documented student learning outcomes.</li><li><strong>Assessment, Accreditation &amp; Institutional Evidence:</strong> Generating, curating, and maintaining the teaching and learning evidence that WSCUC accreditation requires (the CTL Knowledge Repository, SLO assessment data, faculty development participation records, and the annual Teaching &amp; Learning Impact Report).</li></ul><p><strong>Scope of Work</strong> The Director of the Centre for Teaching &amp; Learning provides strategic and operational leadership across five interconnected domains all of which must function simultaneously and reinforce each other. The Director is simultaneously a faculty developer, an instructional designer, an assessment specialist, a grant administrator, and an institutional evidence builder. The Director also serves as an institutional change leader, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, collaboration, and evidence-informed educational practice across all academic units. This is not a role for a specialist who does one of these well; it is a role for a leader who does all of them, and who can build a centre that extends their capacity through institutional culture and peer networks.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>1. Faculty Professional Development</strong></p><ul><li>Design, deliver, and continuously evaluate a structured, evidence-based faculty development programme across AIU covering evidence-based pedagogy, inclusive teaching, active learning, hybrid and online instruction, AI in teaching, student assessment design, and academic writing for publication</li><li>Lead the New Faculty Induction Programme each September (a structured, multi-day orientation covering AIU's mission and RISE Strategy, the SLO assessment cycle, course file requirements, LMS and technology tools, academic freedom, shared governance, and the CTL's services)</li><li>Establish and facilitate Faculty Learning Communities (peer groups organised around shared teaching interests, disciplinary challenges, or pedagogical themes as the primary vehicle for sustained, collegial professional development)</li><li>Coordinate and manage the peer observation of teaching cycle (providing the framework, training observers, facilitating feedback conversations, and maintaining confidential records that support faculty development without functioning as a surveillance mechanism)</li><li>Provide individual faculty consultations on course design, assessment strategy, student engagement, and teaching effectiveness (functioning as a trusted advisor, not an evaluator)</li><li>Develop and maintain the CTL professional development calendar, ensuring that sessions are scheduled at times accessible to all faculty (including those with heavy teaching loads), offered in formats appropriate to different needs, and evaluated for effectiveness after each cycle</li><li>Coordinate academic leadership development workshops for Programme Coordinators, Department Chairs, Associate Deans and Deans in collaboration with the Office of Faculty Affairs.</li><li>Develop an institutional teaching certification pathway aligned with the UK Professional Standards Framework (Advance HE) or equivalent international framework.</li></ul><p><br></p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><ul><li>&nbsp;</li></ul><p></p></section>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>Our client is dedicated to creating luxurious, high-quality fashion that defines elegance and sophistication. Their brand is synonymous with exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design. As they continue to expand their global presence, we are seeking an experienced and visionary Buying Director to join the team and drive their purchasing strategy to new heights. Job Description: As the Buying Director, you will play a critical role in curating and managing the exclusive product assortment. You will lead a team of talented buyers, collaborate closely with design and merchandising teams, and establish strong relationships with elite suppliers to ensure their collections reflect the brand s prestige and meet the highest standards of excellence. Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute a strategic buying plan that aligns with the brand s luxury positioning and business goals. Lead, mentor, and inspire the buying team, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration. Analyze market trends, customer preferences, and competitor activities to identify opportunities and drive purchasing decisions. Build and maintain strong relationships with premier suppliers, negotiating advantageous terms and ensuring superior quality and sustainability. Collaborate with design, merchandising, and marketing teams to curate refined and cohesive collections that resonate with our discerning clientele. Monitor and manage inventory levels, ensuring optimal stock levels while minimizing excess and obsolescence. Oversee budget management, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and achieving financial targets. Stay ahead of industry developments and emerging trends, continuously seeking innovative ways to enhance the product offering.</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business Administration, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.</li><li>Experience in a senior buying role within the premium or luxury fashion industry.</li><li>Proven track record of successful product assortment planning and high-level supplier negotiation.</li><li>Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop a high-performing team.</li><li>Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and decision-making abilities.</li><li>Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships.</li><li>Passion for luxury fashion, with a keen eye for trends and an understanding of the high-end market.</li><li>Proficiency in relevant software and tools, including buying and inventory management systems.</li></ul><p></p></section>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>Position: Director, Office of Faculty Affairs (OFA) Classification: Director Level Reports To: Vice President for Academic Affairs About The American International University American International University (AIU) is a private institution in Kuwait, founded in 2019, offering undergraduate programs in Engineering, Architecture and Design, Business Administration, Arts and Sciences, and Education, delivered in English on the American model of higher education. AIU serves a community of over 3,000 students and is executing the RISE Strategy 2.0, a five-year institutional transformation anchored in research development, WSCUC international accreditation, student success, and community engagement. Faculty excellence is one of AIU's greatest strategic assets and an essential enabler of every pillar of the RISE Strategy. Outstanding teaching, meaningful scholarship, effective service, academic leadership, and institutional innovation all depend upon attracting, supporting, developing, recognising, and retaining exceptional faculty. The Director of the Office of Faculty Affairs is responsible for creating an institutional environment in which faculty thrive throughout their academic careers, strengthening academic excellence, shared governance, leadership development, and institutional effectiveness while supporting AIU's ambitions for WSCUC accreditation and long-term academic distinction. For more information, visit: www.aiu.edu.kw Department Profile The Office of Faculty Affairs (OFA) is AIU's institutional hub for faculty success, academic engagement, academic career development, shared governance, and institutional faculty excellence. Operating under the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Office serves all Schools, the Foundation Programme, and future graduate programmes, working collaboratively with more than 120 full-time faculty together with adjunct, visiting, and future clinical faculty. The Office is established as one of AIU's strategic academic support units under the RISE Strategy, with the Director serving as its founding leader responsible for developing the Office's policies, programmes, partnerships, operational culture, and long-term strategic direction. Working collaboratively with Human Resources, Deans, Department Chairs, the Centre for Teaching &amp; Learning, the Office of Graduate Studies, the Office of Research and Scholarly Activity, the Registrar, Quality Assurance, Student Affairs, Library Services, and other institutional units, the Director ensures that faculty-related academic matters are coordinated consistently across the University while maintaining a clear distinction from Human Resources' employment responsibilities. The Office complements but does not replace the responsibilities of Human Resources. Human Resources remains responsible for employment administration, contracts, payroll, benefits, immigration, and employee relations, while the Office of Faculty Affairs provides academic leadership, coordination, guidance, and support on matters relating to faculty success, academic development, governance, academic progression, recognition, and institutional effectiveness. The Office carries four interconnected institutional mandates: 1. Faculty Success &amp; Engagement Building an academic environment in which faculty are supported throughout every stage of their academic careers through mentoring, engagement, recognition, wellbeing, professional growth, leadership development, and institutional support. 2. Academic Career Development &amp; Recognition Supporting promotion, academic rank progression, leadership development, succession planning, recognition, awards, and continuous academic growth. 3. Academic Policies &amp; Shared Governance Promoting transparent governance, institutional consistency, academic integrity, faculty participation in decision-making, and continuous policy development. 4. Institutional Excellence &amp; Faculty Effectiveness Supporting institutional effectiveness, accreditation, academic quality, faculty engagement, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration in support of AIU's long-term academic mission. Scope of Work The Director of the Office of Faculty Affairs provides strategic and operational leadership across six interconnected institutional domains that collectively support faculty excellence, institutional effectiveness, academic quality, and shared governance. The Director serves as the University's principal academic administrator for faculty affairs, providing leadership in the development and implementation of faculty-related academic policies, career development initiatives, governance structures, recognition programmes, academic support services, and institutional planning. The Director is simultaneously a strategic advisor, policy leader, governance specialist, faculty advocate, organisational developer, and institutional partner. This is not a role focused on employment administration; rather, it is a leadership position responsible for creating an institutional environment in which faculty are supported, recognised, developed, and empowered to contribute fully to AIU's academic mission. The Director operates primarily as a strategic leader, advisor, facilitator, and institutional partner, working collaboratively with Human Resources and other University offices rather than duplicating their operational responsibilities. This position requires a leader capable of building relationships across the institution, promoting collaboration, supporting faculty success, and ensuring that faculty-related academic processes are fair, transparent, consistent, and aligned with AIU's strategic priorities. Key Responsibilities 1. Faculty Success and Academic Engagement Develop a comprehensive institutional strategy supporting faculty success throughout the academic career lifecycle. Establish and coordinate faculty mentoring programmes for new, early-career, international, and newly promoted faculty. Coordinate faculty orientation and academic transition activities in collaboration with Human Resources and the Centre for Teaching &amp; Learning. Promote interdisciplinary collaboration among faculty across schools. Develop programmes supporting faculty engagement and institutional belonging. Coordinate faculty networking events, retreats, academic forums, and engagement initiatives. Support faculty wellbeing through collaboration with relevant institutional offices. Facilitate communication between Academic Affairs and faculty. Serve as an accessible resource for faculty seeking guidance on academic policies and procedures. Promote an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative academic culture. Coordinate faculty recognition and appreciation initiatives. Support retention of high-performing faculty through engagement initiatives. Develop institutional faculty engagement and satisfaction surveys.</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><h2>Minimum Qualifications:</h2><p><strong>Education</strong></p><ul><li>Earned doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) from an accredited institution.</li><li>Academic qualifications suitable for appointment to an academic rank at Assistant Professor or above. Associate Professor or Professor preferred.</li></ul><p><strong>Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in higher education administration, including at least three (3) years in academic leadership.</li><li>Demonstrated experience supporting faculty affairs, academic governance, promotion, faculty development, or academic administration within a university environment.</li><li>Experience developing and implementing faculty-related academic policies and procedures.</li><li>Experience supporting faculty promotion, academic rank, faculty evaluation, mentoring, or academic career development.</li><li>Human Resources, and senior administrators.</li><li>Demonstrated experience supporting accreditation, institutional effectiveness, or quality assurance initiatives.</li><li>Experience preparing reports, policy papers, committee documentation, and institutional analyses.</li><li>Experience working in a multicultural higher education environment; GCC experience is desirable.</li></ul><p><strong>Technical and Professional Knowledge</strong></p><ul><li>Comprehensive understanding of faculty affairs administration in higher education.</li><li>Knowledge of academic governance principles and shared governance models.</li><li>Knowledge of faculty promotion, academic rank, faculty evaluation, mentoring, and academic career development.</li><li>Knowledge of higher education regulations, accreditation requirements, and institutional quality assurance.</li><li>Understanding of faculty workload models and academic staffing principles.</li><li>Knowledge of faculty lifecycle management from an academic perspective.</li><li>Familiarity with faculty information systems and institutional reporting.</li><li>Knowledge of WSCUC accreditation standards and their relationship to faculty qualifications, governance, institutional effectiveness, and academic quality.</li><li>Understanding of higher education policy development and institutional governance.</li><li>Familiarity with American-model higher education systems is highly desirable.</li></ul><p><strong>Skills, Competencies and Personal Attributes</strong></p><ul><li>Demonstrated ability to establish trust and credibility with faculty, academic leaders, and senior administrators.</li><li>Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.</li><li>Strong diplomacy and conflict resolution skills.</li><li>Ability to manage confidential and sensitive faculty matters with discretion and professionalism.</li><li>Excellent organisational, analytical, and project management abilities.</li><li>Ability to facilitate collaboration across multiple academic and administrative units.</li><li>Commitment to shared governance, transparency, fairness, and collegiality.</li><li>Ability to balance institutional priorities with faculty interests.</li><li>Excellent written communication skills, including policy writing and report preparation.</li><li>Strategic thinking with the ability to translate institutional priorities into practical initiatives.</li><li>Commitment to continuous improvement and evidence-based decision-making.</li><li>Cultural awareness and ability to work effectively within an international university environment.</li><li>High ethical standards, sound judgement, and professional integrity.</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience serving as Director of Faculty Affairs, Associate Dean, Dean, or other senior academic leadership position.</li><li>Experience establishing or significantly enhancing a Faculty Affairs Office or equivalent academic support unit.</li><li>Experience supporting faculty promotion, academic rank assignment, mentoring programmes, or academic leadership development.</li><li>Experience working within an American-model university.</li><li>Experience contributing to institutional or programme accreditation processes, including WSCUC or comparable accreditation frameworks.</li><li>Familiarity with higher education in the Gulf region and Private Universities Council (PUC) requirements.</li><li>Demonstrated leadership in faculty engagement, recognition, or wellbeing initiatives.</li><li>Evidence of scholarly achievement and active engagement in higher education leadership.</li></ul><p></p></section>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>Position: Director of Institute of Private Training Classification: Senior Administrative and Academic Leadership- Director Level Reports To: VP for university engagements About The American International University American International University (AIU) is a private institution in Kuwait, founded in 2019, offering undergraduate programs based on the American model of higher education. AIU provides degrees in Engineering, Architecture and Design, Business Administration, Arts and Sciences, and Education, with English as the language of instruction. The University is committed to fostering intellectual, cultural, and personal growth, preparing graduates for leadership roles in a global society. AIU is executing its RISE Strategy 2PHONE_NUMBER, a five-year institutional transformation encompassing research development, international institutional accreditation, student success, and community engagement. A central strategic objective is establishing AIU's presence in international university rankings and benchmarking its performance against regional and global peers. The Director of Global Excellence and Benchmarking leads this agenda. For more information, visit: www.aiu.edu.kw Department Profile The Institute for Private Training (IPT) is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering executive education, professional development, customized corporate training, consultancy services, and workforce development programmes. IPT collaborates with government entities, private sector organizations, international institutions, and professional associations to deliver high-quality learning solutions that address national priorities and industry needs. The Institute plays a strategic role in strengthening AIU's engagement with external stakeholders, diversifying institutional revenue, enhancing professional education, and supporting the University's contribution to national human capital development. Scope of Work The Director of the Institute for Private Training (IPT) provides strategic leadership for AIU's executive education, professional development, and workforce development initiatives. Reporting to the Vice President for University Engagements, the Director is responsible for developing and implementing the Institute's strategic vision, expanding its portfolio of professional training and executive education programmes, ensuring operational excellence, and driving sustainable business growth. Working in close collaboration with the Partnership Office under the Office of the Vice President for University Engagements, the Director will identify, establish, and strengthen strategic partnerships with government entities, private sector organizations, international universities, professional associations, and industry leaders. These partnerships will support the co-development of executive education programmes, customized corporate training, professional certifications, consultancy services, applied research initiatives, and other collaborative activities that advance AIU's strategic objectives and contribute to Kuwait Vision 2035. The Director will lead business development activities, identify emerging market opportunities, oversee programme quality and financial performance, promote innovation in executive education, and position IPT as a leading provider of professional training and lifelong learning within Kuwait and the GCC region. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement the strategic plan for the Institute for Private Training in alignment with AIU's RISE Strategy and Kuwait Vision 2035. Lead the growth and development of executive education, professional development, customized corporate training, consultancy services, and lifelong learning initiatives. Develop sustainable business strategies to increase institutional revenue through executive education, corporate training, professional certification programmes, and strategic partnerships. Work closely with the Partnership Office to establish and strengthen collaborations with government entities, private sector organizations, international universities, accreditation bodies, and professional organizations. Identify emerging workforce development needs and design innovative programmes that respond to market demand. Lead the development, implementation, quality assurance, and continuous improvement of executive education and professional training programmes. Expand AIU's portfolio of internationally recognized professional certifications and executive education offerings. Prepare annual business plans, operational plans, budgets, and key performance indicators to ensure sustainable institutional growth. Monitor programme quality, client satisfaction, financial performance, and operational effectiveness using measurable performance indicators. Promote innovation, digital learning, artificial intelligence applications, and emerging technologies within executive education and professional training. Represent AIU and IPT at national, regional, and international events, conferences, and professional forums to enhance institutional visibility and establish new strategic opportunities. Collaborate with AIU's academic schools, research centers, and administrative departments to develop interdisciplinary professional education programmes. Ensure compliance with all relevant University policies and applicable regulatory and quality assurance requirements Reporting Departments (If Applicable) Institute for Private Training (IPT) Coordinator Minimum Qualifications: Education Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Education, Business Administration, Management, Information Systems, Data Science, Organizational Development, Strategic Management, or a related field. A Master's degree in one of the above disciplines is preferred. Experience Minimum ten (10) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in executive education, professional training, higher education, organizational development, workforce development, consulting, or a related field. Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, business development, and institutional or organizational growth. Proven experience in establishing and managing partnerships with government entities, private sector organizations, international institutions, or professional associations. Experience in developing and delivering executive education, professional certification, customized training, or workforce development programmes. Demonstrated experience managing budgets, generating revenue, and achieving business growth objectives.</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"><b>Minimum Qualifications:</b></p><p><b>Education</b> Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Education, Business Administration, Management, Information Systems, Data Science, Organizational Development, Strategic Management, or a related field. A Master's degree in one of the above disciplines is preferred.</p><p><b>Experience</b> Minimum ten (10) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in executive education, professional training, higher education, organizational development, workforce development, consulting, or a related field. Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, business development, and institutional or organizational growth. Proven experience in establishing and managing partnerships with government entities, private sector organizations, international institutions, or professional associations. Experience in developing and delivering executive education, professional certification, customized training, or workforce development programmes. Demonstrated experience managing budgets, generating revenue, and achieving business growth objectives. Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and working with senior executives, government officials, and external stakeholders.</p><p><b>Technical Knowledge</b> Strategic planning and institutional development. Executive education and professional training management. Business development and partnership management. Programme design and quality assurance. Budgeting and financial management. Digital learning platforms and emerging educational technologies. Performance management and KPI development.</p><p><b>Skills and Competencies</b> Proven leadership and people management skills with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and foster a high-performance culture. Excellent knowledge of private training, professional development, and continuing education best practices. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic language proficiency is an advantage. Knowledge of workforce development trends, professional certifications, and industry training requirements.</p><b>Preferred Qualifications</b><p>Master's degree in Education, Business Administration, Management, Information Systems, Data Science, Strategic Management, Organizational Development, or a related field. Experience working with higher education institutions, executive education centers, or professional training organizations. Experience establishing strategic partnerships with government entities, private sector organizations, international institutions, or professional associations. Demonstrated success in business development, revenue generation, and expanding professional training or executive education services. Experience developing customized corporate training, executive education, consultancy, or professional certification programmes. Knowledge of Kuwait's higher education sector, workforce development priorities, and Kuwait Vision 2035. Experience managing international collaborations and cross-sector partnerships. Experience integrating digital technologies, AI-enabled solutions, or innovative learning approaches into professional training and executive education. Professional certifications in leadership, project management, quality management, executive education, or organizational development are considered an asset.</p><p></p></section>

<p><h4>About Jumeirah</h4> <p>Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates an exceptional portfolio of 29 properties across 11 countries in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and the brand is now renowned worldwide for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels and exclusive residences. From the contemporary Maldivian island paradise at Jumeirah Olhahali Island to the art-inspired Jumeirah Capri Palace in Italy and the modern twist on a British classic at Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London, the brand has become synonymous with warm and generous service and the ability to craft distinctive and purposeful experiences that bring joy to guests from across the world.</p> <h4>About Jumeirah Messilah Beach</h4> <p>Jumeirah Messilah Beach is a beachfront resort in Kuwait, set in a secluded location with easy access to the city’s business district, airport and main attractions. The property offers a range of dining destinations, wellness experiences at Talise Spa, and dedicated facilities for meetings and events. Ideal for both business and leisure, it blends comfort, connectivity, and Arabian hospitality.</p> <h4>About the job</h4> <p>An opportunity has arisen for a Director of Sales to join Jumeirah Messilah Beach. The main duties and responsibilities of this role:</p> <ul> <li>Identify, pursue, and close high-value sales opportunities while guiding and enabling the team to meet customer and partner needs.</li> <li>Develop and execute effective sales strategies, tactics, and prospecting activities to achieve property targets and Strategy 340.</li> <li>Lead major negotiations, support team deal closures, and drive entrepreneurial selling while delivering the Jumeirah brand message.</li> <li>Monitor team performance, maximize use of data and cost-of-sale insights, and ensure informed decision-making.</li> <li>Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, partners, influencers, and internal stakeholders across departments and regions.</li> <li>Ensure sales systems, processes, policies, and annual contracting frameworks enable effective selling and create value for customers and partners.</li> </ul> <h4>About you</h4> <p>The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>10 years in sales and marketing director role within hospitality and hotel management.</li> <li>Bachelor’s degree in business, sales and marketing, or any other relevant field.</li> <li>Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.</li> <li>Solid understanding of Kuwait’s market.</li> </ul> <h4>About the benefits</h4> <p>At Jumeirah, we are dedicated to fostering a workplace where colleagues feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our benefits package reflects this commitment by combining rewarding financial incentives, comprehensive healthcare, and opportunities for professional development.</p> <p>Benefits include:</p> <ul> <li>Supportive and inclusive work environment</li> <li>Access to learning and development programmes and clear career pathways</li> <li>Opportunities for internal mobility within our global network</li> <li>Colleague discounts on food, beverage, and hotel stays worldwide</li> <li>Comprehensive healthcare and life insurance coverage</li> <li>Paid annual leave entitlement</li> <li>Incentive programmes aligned with leadership performance</li> <li>Competitive tax-free salary paid in dinar (KWD)</li> </ul></p><p></p>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>An opportunity has arisen for Associate Director of Sales to join Sales at Jumeirah Messilah Beach. The main duties and responsibilities of this role are: Responsible for achieving the assigned financial targets set by the Management Managing business inquiries for (individual and groups bookings), conference &amp; events, food and beverage, outside catering and any other revenue center request Welcome guests, VIPs, delegations and royal families and attend to all their sales requirements during their stay. Collaborate with internal &amp; external contacts/colleagues to ensure the utmost experience possible to own guests Ensure achievement of the financial targets under assigned accounts/sector Maintain and develop close business relationship with institutions Educate and update contacts on product and services Report sales activities on daily basis using the company s standard reporting tools Organize business entertainment activities with clients and contacts to build relationship, educate on product and drive financial results Monitor the market closely and report to news, happenings and market changes with direct effect on business</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><p>Should have 2-year minimum experience in same role in a five-star hotel. Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship skills Excellent analytical skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Principled negotiating skills</p><p></p></section>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>Job Purpose The Director of Quality Assurance and Institutional Effectiveness is responsible for leading and overseeing all quality assurance, assessment, accreditation, and institutional effectiveness activities. The role ensures compliance with national and international accreditation standards, promotes a culture of continuous improvement, and supports data-driven decision-making across academic and administrative units. Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee institutional quality assurance, assessment, and institutional effectiveness processes Coordinate institutional and program-level accreditation activities, including self-studies, reports, and site visits Ensure ongoing compliance with national and international accreditation and quality standards Develop and maintain institutional assessment frameworks and performance indicators Collaborate with academic and administrative units to support continuous improvement initiatives Monitor, analyze, and report institutional effectiveness data to senior leadership Supervise quality assurance, accreditation, and assessment staff Support strategic planning and policy development related to quality and effectiveness Prepare reports and documentation for leadership, governing bodies, and accrediting agencies Perform other duties as assigned</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><p>Required Skills and Qualifications Strong knowledge of higher education quality assurance, accreditation, and assessment practices. Demonstrated experience managing accreditation or institutional effectiveness processes. Excellent organizational, analytical, and project management skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Ability to work collaboratively across academic and administrative units. High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and institutional data or reporting systems. Education and Experience Doctoral degree any field (required) from a reputable university. Minimum of 7 10 years of progressive experience in quality assurance, accreditation, or institutional effectiveness within higher education. Prior leadership or supervisory experience required.</p><p></p></section>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><span>Position:&nbsp;</span><span>Director of Office of Strategy, Institutional Performance &amp; Emerging Technology</span><br></p><br> <p><span>Classification:</span> Director Level</p><br> <p><span>Reports To:</span> President</p><br> <p><span>About The American International University</span></p><br> <p>American International University (AIU) is a private institution in Kuwait, founded in 2019, offering undergraduate programs in Engineering, Architecture and Design, Business Administration, Arts and Sciences, and Education, delivered in English on the American model of higher education. AIU serves a community of over 3,000 students and is executing the RISE Strategy 2026–2030 a five-year institutional transformation anchored in research development, WSCUC international accreditation, student success, and community engagement.</p><br> <p>A strategy without execution discipline is a wish list. The Office of Strategy, Institutional Performance &amp; Emerging Technology exists to ensure that AIU's ambitions documented in the RISE Strategy, approved by the Board of Trustees, and communicated to every stakeholder are operationalized, tracked, adjusted when evidence demands it, and delivered on time. The Director of this office is the President's closest strategic partner and AIU's institutional accountability mechanism.</p><br> <p>For more information, visit: www.aiu.edu.kw</p><br> <p><span>Department Profile</span></p><br> <p>The&nbsp;<span>Office of Strategy, Institutional Performance &amp; Emerging Technology</span> operates as a direct extension of the President's Office, serving as the institutional coordination and performance intelligence function that supports the execution of AIU's strategic priorities. Rather than functioning as a traditional planning department, the Office ensures that institutional strategy is translated into measurable outcomes through performance management, executive reporting, and strategic technology evaluation. The Office owns three interconnected responsibilities that together strengthen AIU's institutional effectiveness:</p><br> <ol> <li><span>Strategy &amp; Institutional Performance:</span> Leading the RISE Strategy execution cycle, institutional KPI monitoring, quarterly performance reporting, Board reporting, annual strategy review, and continuous improvement of AIU's institutional performance management framework using the Balanced Scorecard methodology.</li> <li>Emergent Technology Intelligence: <br>Scouting, evaluating, and piloting emerging technologies relevant to AIU's academic and administrative operations functioning as an innovation incubator that identifies what is ready for institutional adoption before the CIO integrates it at scale.</li> <li><span>Strategic Project Alignment:</span> Coordinating with the University's existing PMO and Special Projects structure to monitor the strategic alignment and progress of major institutional initiatives, ensuring the President receives timely updates on projects that materially affect strategic objectives.</li> </ol> <p><span>Scope of Work</span></p><br> <p>The Director, Office of Strategy, Institutional Performance &amp; Emerging Technology carries three complementary mandates that reinforce one another. Institutional strategy provides direction, performance management measures progress, and emerging technology enables innovation that supports AIU's long-term strategic priorities. The Director ensures these three functions operate in alignment to support informed executive decision-making.</p><br> <p><span>Key Responsibilities</span></p><br> <p>1. RISE Strategy Execution and Balanced Scorecard Management</p><br> <ul> <li>Own the AIU RISE Strategy 2026–2030 execution cycle translating Board-approved strategic objectives into annual operating plans, quarterly milestones, and individual VP and Dean accountability commitments</li> <li>Design, maintain, and continuously improve AIU's Balanced Scorecard the institutional performance management framework that cascades RISE Strategy KPIs from institutional level through school, department, and individual levels ensuring that every function can see how its work connects to the strategy</li> <li>Conduct quarterly strategy performance reviews with each VP reviewing KPI progress, identifying risks to delivery, proposing course corrections, and escalating material issues to the President with recommended responses</li> <li>Prepare the Annual Strategic Progress Report the principal annual document presented to the Board of Trustees each November synthesizing Balanced Scorecard data, institutional KPI achievements, variance explanations, and the following year's adjusted priorities into a clear, evidence-based narrative for Board review</li> <li>Manage the annual strategic planning calendar coordinating the February environmental scan, April-May VP planning submissions, June-July budget-strategy alignment, September Board approval, and November Board progress review ensuring that planning is a continuous cycle rather than an annual event</li> <li>Maintain the RISE Strategy risk register identifying strategic risks, assessing likelihood and impact, tracking mitigation actions, and reporting to the President and Board Audit &amp; Risk Committee quarterly</li> <li>Coordinate with the Institutional Research Office to ensure that all Balanced Scorecard data is sourced from verified institutional systems no KPI reported to the Board may be based on unverified or manually assembled data.</li> </ul> <p>2. Emergent Technology Intelligence and Innovation Piloting</p><br> <ul> <li>Lead AIU's horizon scanning function systematically monitoring emerging technologies relevant to higher education (generative AI, adaptive learning systems, learning analytics, spatial computing, research tools) and producing quarterly Technology Intelligence Briefings for the President and Senior Leadership Team</li> <li>Design and manage AIU's innovation piloting programme a structured process for testing emerging technologies in controlled institutional environments before recommending them for full adoption. Pilots are time-bounded, evidence-evaluated, and documented for institutional learning regardless of outcome</li> <li>Coordinate with the CIO to ensure that emergent technology intelligence flows effectively between the scouting function (this Office) and the operational integration function (CIO/Digital Transformation Office) the Director scouts and pilots; the CIO scales and operates</li> <li>Develop and maintain AIU's Emergent Technology Watchlist a living document tracking technologies at horizon, early adoption, and evaluation stages updated quarterly and shared with Deans and VPs to inform curriculum development, research direction, and administrative investment decisions</li> <li>Represent AIU in GCC and international higher education technology forums building relationships with peer institutions, technology providers, and research networks that provide early access to innovation relevant to AIU's strategic priorities</li> <li>Evaluate all significant unsolicited technology proposals received by the President's Office providing structured, evidence-based assessments that enable the President to make informed decisions quickly without technical bias</li> </ul> <p>3. Strategic Project Alignment and Executive Reporting</p><br> <ul> <li>Coordinate with the existing PMO / Special Projects structure to monitor the strategic alignment of major institutional projects and provide updates to the President as required.</li> <li>Review executive project portfolio reports prepared by the PMO / Special Projects structure, assessing strategic alignment, institutional risks, and matters requiring Presidential attention.</li> <li>Monitor strategically significant cross-functional projects designated by the President, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and escalating strategic issues requiring executive attention.</li> <li>Coordinate with the Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO) and the PMO / Special Projects structure to monitor accreditation-related project milestones (eligibility application, self-study, SAV1, SAV2), highlighting strategic risks and providing executive updates when timelines are at risk.</li> <li>Support Deans and VPs in applying project management discipline to their own portfolio of strategic initiatives providing coaching, templates, and periodic portfolio reviews rather than doing the project management for them.</li> <li>Coordinate the AIU Strategic Projects Review by consolidating strategic project updates from the PMO / Special Projects structure, facilitating executive discussion, and preparing concise, action-oriented summaries for the President.</li> <li>Coordinate with internal project sponsors and external consultants on strategic initiatives as required, ensuring the President receives timely updates on key deliverables, risks, and institutional implications.</li> </ul> <p>4. Presidential Advisory and Institutional Intelligence</p><br> <ul> <li>Serve as the President's primary strategic advisor on institutional performance providing candid, evidence-based assessments of where AIU is ahead of plan, where it is behind, and what the President needs to decide or direct to keep the institution on track</li> <li>Prepare and curate the President's institutional intelligence package a regular briefing document synthesising strategic performance data, competitive intelligence on peer institutions, accreditation progress, and emerging risks enabling the President to lead from a position of current, verified information</li> <li>Draft the President's strategic communications including the annual state-of-institution address, Board Chair correspondence on strategic matters, and institutional strategy updates to faculty, staff, and the Kuwait higher education community</li> <li>Coordinate the Senior Leadership Team agenda and strategic discussion calendar ensuring that the President's leadership team spends its meeting time on decisions, not on status updates that could be communicated in writing</li> <li>Represent the President at external meetings, conferences, and stakeholder engagements on strategic matters when delegated and provide detailed briefings and follow-up when representing AIU externally</li> <li>Maintain AIU's institutional memory on strategic decisions documenting the reasoning behind major institutional choices so that future leadership teams understand not just what was decided but why, enabling continuity through leadership transitions</li> </ul> <p><span>Minimum Qualifications: </span></p><br> <p><span>Education</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Doctoral degree required in Strategy, Higher Education Management, Business Administration (MBA), Public Administration, Project Management, or a closely related field.</li> <li>Candidates with strong GCC higher education strategic planning experience are strongly considered.</li> </ul> <p><span>Experience</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Minimum eight (8) years of progressive experience in higher education, with at least four (4) years in a strategic planning, institutional effectiveness, or senior project management leadership role at a GCC university.</li> <li>Demonstrated experience managing a university's strategic planning cycle from environmental scanning through KPI development, annual review, Board reporting, and plan revision in a GCC institutional context.</li> <li>Proven experience implementing or managing a Balanced Scorecard or equivalent institutional performance management framework candidates must be able to describe a specific implementation, not just familiarity with the concept.</li> <li>Experience working with institutional project portfolios and executive reporting, including monitoring strategic initiatives, interpreting project status information, and advising senior leadership on institutional priorities and risks</li> <li>Direct experience working with or reporting to a university President or equivalent executive candidates must be comfortable advising at C-suite level, preparing Board-level documents, and maintaining professional discretion in a senior advisory role.</li> <li>Experience with WASC or comparable institutional accreditation project management understanding how accreditation timelines translate into institutional project portfolios is a material advantage.</li> </ul> <p><span>Technical and Analytical Knowledge</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Proficiency with strategic planning and Balanced Scorecard frameworks candidates must demonstrate working knowledge of the BSC four-perspective model (financial, stakeholder, internal processes, learning &amp; growth) and its application in a higher education context.</li> <li>Strong data analytics and visualization capability the Director must produce Balanced Scorecard dashboards and strategic performance reports that Board members with no higher education background can read and act on.</li> <li>Project management methodology proficiency (Prince2, PMP, or equivalent). Working knowledge of project management methodologies sufficient to interpret project reporting, assess strategic risks, and support executive oversight of institutional initiatives. PMP certification is considered an advantage.</li> <li>Technology literacy sufficient to evaluate emerging technologies at a strategic level the Director does not need to be a technologist, but must be literate enough to assess a vendor demonstration, understand integration implications, and ask the right questions of the CIO.</li> <li>Familiarity with Kuwait's higher education regulatory environment PUC requirements, institutional governance obligations, and the competitive landscape of Kuwait's private university sector.</li> </ul> <p><span>Skills, Competencies and Personal Attributes</span></p><br> <ul> <li>The political intelligence to hold VPs and Deans accountable for RISE Strategy delivery without making accountability feel like surveillance the Director must be seen as a partner in execution, not an auditor of failure</li> <li>Exceptional executive communication the ability to translate complex institutional performance data into a three-paragraph President's briefing, a ten-slide Board presentation, or a one-page project status update all with the same rigour and none of the same length</li> <li>Strategic patience combined with operational awareness—the ability to maintain a five-year strategic perspective while monitoring the progress, risks, and institutional impact of major strategic initiatives.</li> <li>Cultural intelligence appropriate to AIU's multicultural GCC environment working effectively with Kuwaiti faculty, international administrators, owner Board members, PUC representatives, and WSCUC accreditation staff requires different registers and relationship norms.</li> <li>Professional discretion at the highest level the Director has access to the most sensitive institutional information: financial projections, personnel decisions, accreditation risks, and Board deliberations. This access is a privilege that requires absolute confidentiality.</li> </ul> <p><span>Preferred Qualifications</span></p><br> <ul> <li>PMP (Project Management Professional) certification. The formal credential is considered an advantage for interpreting project reporting and supporting executive oversight of institutional initiatives.</li> <li>Experience with a university’s WASC accreditation project portfolio, including sequencing of eligibility, self-study, SAV1, and SAV2 milestones as institutional activities with named owners and defined escalation paths.</li> <li>Prior experience in a Chief of Staff or Strategy Director role in a GCC university. Candidates who have served as principal strategic advisors to a university President in the Gulf will have strong familiarity with institutional dynamics, stakeholder relationships, and cultural context.</li> <li>Published research or professional contribution to strategic planning or institutional effectiveness in GCC higher education, demonstrating thought leadership rather than solely operational experience.</li> <li>Arabic language proficiency is an advantage for engagement with Kuwaiti Board members, MOHE officials, and Arabic-speaking stakeholders.</li> </ul> <p><span>How to Apply</span></p><br> <p>Interested candidates should visit the Job Opportunities section on the AIU website and submit a complete application comprising:</p><br> <ul> <li>A current curriculum vitae</li> <li>A cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing three specific questions: (1) Describe the most significant strategic planning or institutional performance management system you personally built or led in a GCC university — what was the starting state, what did you build, and how did leadership use it to make better decisions?&nbsp;(2) Describe a major institutional strategic initiative that you supported through executive reporting, performance management, or strategic advisory work. How did your analysis influence executive decision-making?&nbsp;(3) How would you approach the first 90 days in this role at AIU what would you learn, what would you establish, and what would you avoid doing too early?</li> <li>A one-page strategy diagnostic framework not a business plan, but a sample of how you would structure a quarterly strategy review for the President: what data would you present, in what format, and how would you frame the President's decision-making agenda</li> <li>Contact details for three professional referees at least two of whom can speak to your strategic planning or PMO leadership work, and at least one of whom is a university President, Provost, or equivalent executive you reported to or directly supported</li> </ul> <p>Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The selection process includes a structured interview with the President and a strategy presentation exercise candidates are given AIU's RISE Strategy KPI framework and asked to present a hypothetical Q2 strategy review to the President and two VPs. This exercise is the most reliable test of whether a candidate can do this job.</p><br> <p>Submit application via: https://aiu.edu.kw/careers/jobs</p><br> <p>The successful candidate is expected to commence employment at the earliest convenience, and no later than September 2026.</p><br> <p><span>AIU is an equal opportunity employer committed to academic excellence, professional integrity, and the digital future of Kuwaiti higher education.</span></p><br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p>As an Art Director at our leading retail and wholesale company in Al Kuwait, you will play a crucial role in shaping the visual identity of our brand. This position allows you to blend your creative talent with strategic insight, overseeing the development of impactful marketing campaigns that effectively communicate our brand message and drive customer engagement. Your expertise will be essential in translating our vision into compelling visual narratives that resonate with our target audience.</p><p>You will work closely with a talented team of designers, marketers, and product developers in a collaborative and innovative environment. Our company culture emphasizes creativity and teamwork, providing you with the opportunity to lead projects that challenge your skills and expand your professional horizons. As an Art Director, you will not only enhance your leadership capabilities but also stay abreast of industry trends and technological advancements, positioning yourself for significant career growth.</p><p>We are committed to your professional development, offering training programs and resources to ensure you remain at the forefront of design and marketing strategies. By joining our team, you will have the chance to make a lasting impact in the retail sector while advancing your career in a supportive and dynamic workplace.</p><ol><li><b>Responsibilities:</b>Lead and inspire the creative team to conceptualize and produce visually compelling marketing campaigns that align with our brand strategy, utilizing industry-standard design software like Adobe Creative Suite.</li><li>Collaborate with marketing and product development teams to ensure consistent messaging and branding across all platforms, enhancing customer engagement and brand loyalty.</li><li>Develop and present design concepts to stakeholders, incorporating feedback to refine projects and meet objectives and deadlines effectively.</li><li>Conduct thorough market research to stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and consumer preferences, using insights to inform creative direction and strategies.</li><li>Mentor junior designers, fostering a culture of collaboration and creativity while encouraging professional development within the team.</li><li>Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality assets while adhering to budget constraints and specifications.</li><li>Evaluate and select external vendors and freelancers for specific projects, negotiating contracts to ensure deliverables meet the company’s quality standards.</li><li>Analyze the performance of design initiatives and marketing campaigns, using metrics and feedback to refine strategies for future projects.</li><li>Maintain brand consistency across all visual communications, ensuring that all design work accurately reflects the company’s identity and values.</li></ol> </div><h2 class="h5">Skills</h2> <div data-jb-field="skills"><ul><li>Expertise in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, enabling the creation of high-quality visual content.</li><li>Strong leadership skills to effectively manage and motivate a creative team to achieve common objectives.</li><li>Excellent communication skills for articulating ideas and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.</li><li>Creative problem-solving abilities to develop innovative design solutions that align with business goals.</li><li>Solid understanding of marketing principles to create designs that enhance brand visibility and customer engagement.</li><li>Ability to conduct market research and analyze trends to inform design strategies and decisions.</li><li>Strong project management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently, ensuring timely project delivery.</li></ul></div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><b>About Four Seasons:</b></p><br><br><p>Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.<br>At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.</p><br><br><br><br><p><b>About the location:</b></p><br><br>A resort-like sanctuary in Kuwait’s heart. Discover a modern urban sanctuary in the heart of Kuwait City: a contemporary curation of Middle Eastern architecture, dazzling art and resort-like spaciousness, where striking sculptures seamlessly merge with traditional design. In this enclave of wonder – the first and only hotel in Kuwait to receive the prestigious Forbes Five-Star rating – you’ll find soaring rooftop restaurants, leisure facilities and the city’s largest guest rooms. Catch up with friends in the chic surrounds of Al Soor (known as La Chocolaterie of Kuwait), relax in air-conditioned cabanas by the infinity pool, ascend to a buzzing rooftop and wander the lush adjacent parkland. And with the city’s malls and souks within a few minutes’ drive, you can experience all the spoils of the city without spoiling your precious relaxation time.<br><br><p><b><span>What you will do: </span></b></p><br><br><ul><li><p>Select, train, evaluate, lead, motivate, coach, and discipline all employees, supervisors and assistant managers in the Hotel’s Banquet Department to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met; long-range strategic planning for Banquets operation.</p><br><br></li><li><p>The ability to be visible in the operation, provide recognition, promote good public relations, and handle complaints, concerns or special requests for guests, clients, and group contacts.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Coordinate set-up requirements for hotel and off-site functions according to the banquet event order, communicate directly with group contacts, Catering Managers, and Conference Services Managers to ensure that all details of the function are carried out, ensure quality and timeliness of all food items, in an elegantly appointed environment dedicated to an attentive and distinctive experience.</p><br><br></li><li><p>The ability to work closely with the Director of Food &amp; Beverage, Executive Chef, and Director of Catering to design an effective menu while ensuring excellent product quality at a fair price and attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments. Ability to plan and manage Hotel outdoor catering business.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory and cash control.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Observe physical condition of facilities and equipment in the banquet area and make recommendations for corrections and improvements as needed.</p><br><br></li></ul><br><p><b>What you will bring:</b></p><br><br><ul><li><p>3–5 years of prior experience in high-volume banquet operations, preferably within the GCC.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with Arabic proficiency considered an advantage.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Strong financial awareness along with effective leadership, adaptability, and creativity.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Strong coaching and employee development capabilities, with excellent organizational skills, multitasking ability, and attention to detail.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Good F&amp;B knowledge with understanding of menu planning&nbsp;</p><br><br></li></ul><br><p><b><span>What we offer: </span></b></p><br><br><ul><li><p>Department Head benefits as per Four Seasons Kuwait policy</p><br><br></li><li><p>Complimentary nights at other FS Hotels worldwide</p><br><br></li><li><p>Regular social and sports events</p><br><br></li><li><p>Paid home leave with flight tickets</p><br><br></li><li><p>Complimentary employee meals and Uniforms</p><br><br></li><li><p>Health medical and insurance benefits</p><br><br></li></ul><br><p><b>Work Authorization</b></p><br><br><p>Hotel will apply for the Kuwait work authorization for the successful candidate.</p><br><br><br><p>We look forward to receive your application!</p><br><br><br><br><br><br><br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><b>About Four Seasons:</b></p><br><br><p>Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.<br>At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.</p><br><br><br><br><p><b>About the location:</b></p><br><br>A resort-like sanctuary in Kuwait’s heart. Discover a modern urban sanctuary in the heart of Kuwait City: a contemporary curation of Middle Eastern architecture, dazzling art and resort-like spaciousness, where striking sculptures seamlessly merge with traditional design. In this enclave of wonder – the first and only hotel in Kuwait to receive the prestigious Forbes Five-Star rating – you’ll find soaring rooftop restaurants, leisure facilities and the city’s largest guest rooms. Catch up with friends in the chic surrounds of Al Soor (known as La Chocolaterie of Kuwait), relax in air-conditioned cabanas by the infinity pool, ascend to a buzzing rooftop and wander the lush adjacent parkland. And with the city’s malls and souks within a few minutes’ drive, you can experience all the spoils of the city without spoiling your precious relaxation time.<br><br><p><b><span>What you will do: </span></b></p><br><br><ul><li><p>Select, train, evaluate, lead, motivate, coach, and discipline all employees, supervisors and assistant managers in the Hotel’s Banquet Department to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met; long-range strategic planning for Banquets operation.</p><br><br></li><li><p>The ability to be visible in the operation, provide recognition, promote good public relations, and handle complaints, concerns or special requests for guests, clients, and group contacts.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Coordinate set-up requirements for hotel and off-site functions according to the banquet event order, communicate directly with group contacts, Catering Managers, and Conference Services Managers to ensure that all details of the function are carried out, ensure quality and timeliness of all food items, in an elegantly appointed environment dedicated to an attentive and distinctive experience.</p><br><br></li><li><p>The ability to work closely with the Director of Food &amp; Beverage, Executive Chef, and Director of Catering to design an effective menu while ensuring excellent product quality at a fair price and attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments. Ability to plan and manage Hotel outdoor catering business.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory and cash control.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Observe physical condition of facilities and equipment in the banquet area and make recommendations for corrections and improvements as needed.</p><br><br></li></ul><br><p><b>What you will bring:</b></p><br><br><ul><li><p>3–5 years of prior experience in high-volume banquet operations, preferably within the GCC.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with Arabic proficiency considered an advantage.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Strong financial awareness along with effective leadership, adaptability, and creativity.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Strong coaching and employee development capabilities, with excellent organizational skills, multitasking ability, and attention to detail.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Good F&amp;B knowledge with understanding of menu planning&nbsp;</p><br><br></li></ul><br><p><b><span>What we offer: </span></b></p><br><br><ul><li><p>Department Head benefits as per Four Seasons Kuwait policy</p><br><br></li><li><p>Complimentary nights at other FS Hotels worldwide</p><br><br></li><li><p>Regular social and sports events</p><br><br></li><li><p>Paid home leave with flight tickets</p><br><br></li><li><p>Complimentary employee meals and Uniforms</p><br><br></li><li><p>Health medical and insurance benefits</p><br><br></li></ul><br><p><b>Work Authorization</b></p><br><br><p>Hotel will apply for the Kuwait work authorization for the successful candidate.</p><br><br><br><p>We look forward to receive your application!</p><br><br><br><br><br><br><br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><span>Position: </span><span>Director, Office of Faculty Affairs (OFA)</span><br></p><br> <p><span>Classification:</span> &nbsp;Director Level<br><span>Reports To:</span> Vice President for Academic Affairs</p><br> <p><span>About The American International University</span></p><br> <p>American International University (AIU) is a private institution in Kuwait, founded in 2019, offering undergraduate programs in Engineering, Architecture and Design, Business Administration, Arts and Sciences, and Education, delivered in English on the American model of higher education. AIU serves a community of over 3,000 students and is executing the RISE Strategy 2026–2030 a five-year institutional transformation anchored in research development, WSCUC international accreditation, student success, and community engagement.</p><br> <p>Faculty excellence is one of AIU's greatest strategic assets and an essential enabler of every pillar of the RISE Strategy. Outstanding teaching, meaningful scholarship, effective service, academic leadership, and institutional innovation all depend upon attracting, supporting, developing, recognising, and retaining exceptional faculty. The Director of the Office of Faculty Affairs is responsible for creating an institutional environment in which faculty thrive throughout their academic careers, strengthening academic excellence, shared governance, leadership development, and institutional effectiveness while supporting AIU's ambitions for WSCUC accreditation and long-term academic distinction.</p><br> <p>For more information, visit: www.aiu.edu.kw</p><br> <p><span>Department Profile</span></p><br> <p>The Office of Faculty Affairs (OFA) is AIU's institutional hub for faculty success, academic engagement, academic career development, shared governance, and institutional faculty excellence. Operating under the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Office serves all Schools, the Foundation Programme, and future graduate programmes, working collaboratively with more than 120 full-time faculty together with adjunct, visiting, and future clinical faculty.</p><br> <p>The Office is established as one of AIU's strategic academic support units under the RISE Strategy, with the Director serving as its founding leader responsible for developing the Office's policies, programmes, partnerships, operational culture, and long-term strategic direction. Working collaboratively with Human Resources, Deans, Department Chairs, the Centre for Teaching &amp; Learning, the Office of Graduate Studies, the Office of Research and Scholarly Activity, the Registrar, Quality Assurance, Student Affairs, Library Services, and other institutional units, the Director ensures that faculty-related academic matters are coordinated consistently across the University while maintaining a clear distinction from Human Resources' employment responsibilities.</p><br> <p>The Office complements—but does not replace—the responsibilities of Human Resources. Human Resources remains responsible for employment administration, contracts, payroll, benefits, immigration, and employee relations, while the Office of Faculty Affairs provides academic leadership, coordination, guidance, and support on matters relating to faculty success, academic development, governance, academic progression, recognition, and institutional effectiveness.</p><br> <p><span>The Office carries four interconnected institutional mandates:</span></p><br> <p><span>1. Faculty Success &amp; Engagement</span></p><br> <p>Building an academic environment in which faculty are supported throughout every stage of their academic careers through mentoring, engagement, recognition, wellbeing, professional growth, leadership development, and institutional support.</p><br> <p><span>2. Academic Career Development &amp; Recognition</span></p><br> <p>Supporting promotion, academic rank progression, leadership development, succession planning, recognition, awards, and continuous academic growth.</p><br> <p><span>3. Academic Policies &amp; Shared Governance</span></p><br> <p>Promoting transparent governance, institutional consistency, academic integrity, faculty participation in decision-making, and continuous policy development.</p><br> <p><span>4. Institutional Excellence &amp; Faculty Effectiveness</span></p><br> <p>Supporting institutional effectiveness, accreditation, academic quality, faculty engagement, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration in support of AIU's long-term academic mission.</p><br> <p><span>Scope of Work</span></p><br> <p>The Director of the Office of Faculty Affairs provides strategic and operational leadership across six interconnected institutional domains that collectively support faculty excellence, institutional effectiveness, academic quality, and shared governance.</p><br> <p>The Director serves as the University's principal academic administrator for faculty affairs, providing leadership in the development and implementation of faculty-related academic policies, career development initiatives, governance structures, recognition programmes, academic support services, and institutional planning. The Director is simultaneously a strategic advisor, policy leader, governance specialist, faculty advocate, organisational developer, and institutional partner. This is not a role focused on employment administration; rather, it is a leadership position responsible for creating an institutional environment in which faculty are supported, recognised, developed, and empowered to contribute fully to AIU's academic mission.</p><br> <p>The Director operates primarily as a strategic leader, advisor, facilitator, and institutional partner, working collaboratively with Human Resources and other University offices rather than duplicating their operational responsibilities.</p><br> <p>This position requires a leader capable of building relationships across the institution, promoting collaboration, supporting faculty success, and ensuring that faculty-related academic processes are fair, transparent, consistent, and aligned with AIU's strategic priorities.</p><br> <p><span>Key Responsibilities</span></p><br> <p><span>1. Faculty Success and Academic Engagement</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Develop a comprehensive institutional strategy supporting faculty success throughout the academic career lifecycle.</li> <li>Establish and coordinate faculty mentoring programmes for new, early-career, international, and newly promoted faculty.</li> <li>Coordinate faculty orientation and academic transition activities in collaboration with Human Resources and the Centre for Teaching &amp; Learning.</li> <li>Promote interdisciplinary collaboration among faculty across schools.</li> <li>Develop programmes supporting faculty engagement and institutional belonging.</li> <li>Coordinate faculty networking events, retreats, academic forums, and engagement initiatives.</li> <li>Support faculty wellbeing through collaboration with relevant institutional offices.</li> <li>Facilitate communication between Academic Affairs and faculty.</li> <li>Serve as an accessible resource for faculty seeking guidance on academic policies and procedures.</li> <li>Promote an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative academic culture.</li> <li>Coordinate faculty recognition and appreciation initiatives.</li> <li>Support retention of high-performing faculty through engagement initiatives.</li> <li>Develop institutional faculty engagement and satisfaction surveys.</li> <li>Analyse institutional trends affecting faculty wellbeing and engagement.</li> <li>Coordinate faculty leadership retreats.</li> <li>Coordinate communities of academic practice.</li> <li>Support international faculty transition and integration.</li> <li>Develop faculty wellbeing initiatives.</li> <li>Promote cross-school collaboration.</li> <li>Coordinate annual faculty engagement programmes.</li> </ul> <p><span>2. Academic Policies and Faculty Governance</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Develop, maintain, and periodically review faculty-related academic policies.</li> <li>Maintain the AIU Faculty Handbook.</li> <li>Coordinate policy implementation across all schools.</li> <li>Ensure consistent interpretation and application of faculty academic policies.</li> <li>Support Faculty Council operations.</li> <li>Coordinate faculty committee appointments.</li> <li>Support elections to Faculty Council and other academic committees.</li> <li>Promote shared governance across Academic Affairs.</li> <li>Develop policy guidance documents.</li> <li>Advise Deans and Department Chairs on policy interpretation.</li> <li>Coordinate institutional consultation during policy development.</li> <li>Benchmark policies against international best practice.</li> <li>Review governance structures to ensure effectiveness.</li> <li>Promote faculty participation in institutional decision-making.</li> <li>Maintain the institutional Faculty Policy Repository.</li> <li>Coordinate annual review of the Faculty Handbook.</li> <li>Develop faculty policy guidance notes.</li> <li>Support Faculty Council strategic planning.</li> <li>Coordinate faculty consultations during policy revisions.</li> </ul> <p><span>3. Faculty Career Development and Academic Progression</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Coordinate institutional promotion processes.</li> <li>Coordinate academic rank assignment and review.</li> <li>Coordinate promotion committees.</li> <li>Develop guidance relating to promotion expectations.</li> <li>Coordinate academic leadership development programmes.</li> <li>Identify emerging academic leaders.</li> <li>Support succession planning.</li> <li>Coordinate sabbatical recommendations.</li> <li>Coordinate research leave recommendations.</li> <li>Coordinate distinguished appointments.</li> <li>Coordinate emeritus appointments.</li> <li>Coordinate visiting scholar appointments.</li> <li>Promote continuous academic career development.</li> <li>Monitor institutional promotion outcomes.</li> <li>Benchmark promotion practices internationally.</li> <li>Develop institutional leadership development pathways.</li> <li>Coordinate Department Chair orientation.</li> <li>Support Associate Dean leadership development.</li> <li>Monitor promotion success rates.</li> <li>Support faculty preparing promotion portfolios.</li> </ul> <p><span>4. </span><span>Faculty Academic Excellence</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Collaborate with the Centre for Teaching &amp; Learning regarding faculty development priorities.</li> <li>Identify institutional faculty development needs.</li> <li>Promote excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.</li> <li>Encourage interdisciplinary collaboration.</li> <li>Promote international academic engagement.</li> <li>Coordinate academic recognition programmes.</li> <li>Promote faculty awards.</li> <li>Encourage innovation in academic practice.</li> <li>Support leadership development.</li> <li>Monitor institutional trends affecting faculty success.</li> <li>Coordinate institutional teaching awards jointly with the Centre for Teaching &amp; Learning.</li> <li>Promote participation in professional associations.</li> <li>Encourage educational innovation.</li> <li>Promote academic leadership development.</li> <li>Support institutional academic excellence initiatives.</li> </ul> <p><span>5. Faculty Recognition and Community Building</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Coordinate annual faculty awards.</li> <li>Develop recognition programmes.</li> <li>Celebrate faculty achievements.</li> <li>Coordinate promotion celebrations.</li> <li>Publicise faculty accomplishments.</li> <li>Support faculty appreciation events.</li> <li>Strengthen institutional culture.</li> <li>Foster collegiality.</li> <li>Promote faculty engagement.</li> <li>Encourage cross-school collaboration.</li> </ul> <p><span>6. Strategic Leadership and Institutional Partnerships</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Advise the VPAA on institutional faculty matters.</li> <li>Collaborate with Human Resources regarding recruitment planning, appointments, onboarding, contracts, and employment-related matters.</li> <li>Collaborate with the Centre for Teaching &amp; Learning regarding faculty development.</li> <li>Collaborate with Graduate Studies regarding graduate supervision and postgraduate faculty support.</li> <li>Collaborate with the Office of Research regarding research development initiatives.</li> <li>Collaborate with the Registrar regarding workload information and academic records.</li> <li>Collaborate with Quality Assurance and the Accreditation Liaison Officer regarding accreditation evidence.</li> <li>Represent AIU externally in matters relating to faculty affairs.</li> <li>Support institutional strategic planning.</li> <li>Lead special projects assigned by the VPAA.</li> <li>Prepare annual reports on faculty affairs.</li> <li>Develop KPIs measuring faculty success and institutional effectiveness.</li> </ul> <p><span>Minimum Qualifications: </span></p><br> <p><span>Education</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Earned doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) from an accredited institution.</li> <li>Academic qualifications suitable for appointment to an academic rank at Assistant Professor or above.</li> <li>Associate Professor or Professor preferred.</li> </ul> <p><span>Experience</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Minimum seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in higher education administration, including at least three (3) years in academic leadership.</li> <li>Demonstrated experience supporting faculty affairs, academic governance, promotion, faculty development, or academic administration within a university environment.</li> <li>Experience developing and implementing faculty-related academic policies and procedures.</li> <li>Experience supporting faculty promotion, academic rank, faculty evaluation, mentoring, or academic career development.</li> <li>Human Resources, and senior administrators.</li> <li>Demonstrated experience supporting accreditation, institutional effectiveness, or quality assurance initiatives.</li> <li>Experience preparing reports, policy papers, committee documentation, and institutional analyses.</li> <li>Experience working in a multicultural higher education environment; GCC experience is desirable.</li> </ul> <p><span>Technical and Professional Knowledge</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Comprehensive understanding of faculty affairs administration in higher education.</li> <li>Knowledge of academic governance principles and shared governance models.</li> <li>Knowledge of faculty promotion, academic rank, faculty evaluation, mentoring, and academic career development.</li> <li>Knowledge of higher education regulations, accreditation requirements, and institutional quality assurance.</li> <li>Understanding of faculty workload models and academic staffing principles.</li> <li>Knowledge of faculty lifecycle management from an academic perspective.</li> <li>Familiarity with faculty information systems and institutional reporting.</li> <li>Knowledge of WSCUC accreditation standards and their relationship to faculty qualifications, governance, institutional effectiveness, and academic quality.</li> <li>Understanding of higher education policy development and institutional governance.</li> <li>Familiarity with American-model higher education systems is highly desirable.</li> </ul> <p><span>Skills, Competencies and Personal Attributes</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Demonstrated ability to establish trust and credibility with faculty, academic leaders, and senior administrators.</li> <li>Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.</li> <li>Strong diplomacy and conflict resolution skills.</li> <li>Ability to manage confidential and sensitive faculty matters with discretion and professionalism.</li> <li>Excellent organisational, analytical, and project management abilities.</li> <li>Ability to facilitate collaboration across multiple academic and administrative units.</li> <li>Commitment to shared governance, transparency, fairness, and collegiality.</li> <li>Ability to balance institutional priorities with faculty interests.</li> <li>Excellent written communication skills, including policy writing and report preparation.</li> <li>Strategic thinking with the ability to translate institutional priorities into practical initiatives.</li> <li>Commitment to continuous improvement and evidence-based decision-making.</li> <li>Cultural awareness and ability to work effectively within an international university environment.</li> <li>High ethical standards, sound judgement, and professional integrity.</li> </ul> <p><span>Preferred Qualifications</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Previous experience serving as Director of Faculty Affairs, Associate Dean, Dean, or other senior academic leadership position.</li> <li>Experience establishing or significantly enhancing a Faculty Affairs Office or equivalent academic support unit.</li> <li>Experience supporting faculty promotion, academic rank assignment, mentoring programmes, or academic leadership development.</li> <li>Experience working within an American-model university.</li> <li>Experience contributing to institutional or programme accreditation processes, including WSCUC or comparable accreditation frameworks.</li> <li>Familiarity with higher education in the Gulf region and Private Universities Council (PUC) requirements.</li> <li>Demonstrated leadership in faculty engagement, recognition, or wellbeing initiatives.</li> <li>Evidence of scholarly achievement and active engagement in higher education leadership.</li> </ul> <p><span>How to Apply</span></p><br> <p>Interested candidates should visit the Job Opportunities section on the AIU website and submit a complete application comprising:</p><br> <p>1. A current curriculum vitae.</p><br> <p>2. A cover letter (maximum three pages) addressing the following questions:</p><br> <ul> <li>Describe your philosophy of faculty success and explain how an Office of Faculty Affairs contributes to institutional excellence.</li> <li>Describe an initiative you have led that strengthened faculty engagement, academic governance, mentoring, promotion, or faculty development.</li> <li>How would you establish a collaborative relationship between the Office of Faculty Affairs, Human Resources, the Centre for Teaching &amp; Learning, the Office of Graduate Studies, and the Deans to support faculty throughout their academic careers?</li> </ul> <p>3. A statement of leadership philosophy (maximum one page) describing your approach to shared governance, faculty engagement, and academic leadership.</p><br> <p>4. Contact details for three professional referees, including at least two senior academic leaders familiar with your work in academic administration or faculty affairs.</p><br> <p>The selection process will include a structured interview with the Vice President for Academic Affairs and a presentation outlining the candidate's vision for establishing a high-performing Office of Faculty Affairs that supports AIU's RISE Strategy, institutional effectiveness, and WSCUC accreditation.</p><br> <p>Submit applications via: https://aiu.edu.kw/careers/jobs</p><br> <p>The successful candidate is expected to com</p> </div>