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<p>At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.</p><br>The Position<p>The Roche Kuwait early in career Program is a 12 months rotational development program at Roche. The program is tailored for high potential individuals at an early stage of their career, and No work experience is required. The program accelerates their professional development and enables them to be key contributors to Roche's purpose and what patients need next.</p><br><p><b>Roche Kuwait offers Professional Service Administrator position for a period of 11 months and one month rotation with the below main responsibilities: </b></p><br><p><b>Your Responsibilities</b></p><br><ul><li><p>Provide back-office support to the Professional Services team through Roche Field Service solutions, including case creation and dispatching to assigned personnel</p><br></li><li><p>Collaborate with the Service Team Leader to prepare necessary documents and schedule instrument implementations with customers, manage preventive maintenance (PM) schedules, and upload PM reports for invoicing processes for public and private hospitals.</p><br></li><li><p>Manage spare parts by arranging courier services, overseeing spare part inventory, ordering, and collaborating with supply chain for order follow-ups.</p><br></li><li><p>Liaise with various teams to prepare and send necessary documents (urgent letters, site service reports, etc.) to field engineers.</p><br></li><li><p>Collaborate with business partners (e.g., water units, UPS, 3rd-party materials, lab renovation contractors) to track daily pending issues and manage reminders.</p><br></li><li><p>Daily monitoring and updating of internal systems cases for field engineers; open, dispatch, and follow up on cases through to closure.</p><br></li><li><p>Archive both hard and soft copies of service documents and maintain organized filing systems in the office and core map.</p><br></li><li><p>Manage document flow between Roche, and the customers, including contracts, proposals, quotations, and repair requests.</p><br></li><li><p>Control the numbering, sorting, filing, and retrieval of documents produced by the technical team or department to ensure accuracy and security.</p><br></li><li><p>Support the team with petty cash management, handling departmental expenses, and processing documents efficiently.</p><br></li></ul><p><b>Your Opportunity</b></p><br><ul><li><p>Participants build an extensive network within Roche and upskill themselves</p><br></li><li><p>Best possible work environment is designed to foster participants' learning experience</p><br></li><li><p>Participants will have access to senior leaders and will be assigned to a mentor to support their career journey</p><br></li><li><p>Contributing to purpose driven projects and taking responsibilities from day 1</p><br></li></ul><p><b>Who You Are</b></p><br><ul><li><p>You hold a Bachelor degree in Life Sciences, Economy, Business Administration, or any related area</p><br></li><li><p>You are at an early stage in your career. Fresh graduates will be preferred</p><br></li><li><p>Having a basic understanding of healthcare system is preferred</p><br></li><li><p>You are eager to work with diverse cultures</p><br></li><li><p>You are curious and have passion for learning new things, and have high degree of integrity and courage</p><br></li><li><p>You have excellent communication and innovative skills</p><br></li><li><p>You are proficient in English</p><br></li></ul><p><b>Our mission</b></p><br><p>Roche is a global pioneer and leader in Personalized Healthcare. We provide breakthrough differentiated medicines and diagnostic tests using expertise in Science, Technology and Data so that people can live better lives. We believe it’s urgent to deliver medical solutions right now – even as we develop innovations for the future. We commit ourselves to scientific rigor, unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all.</p><br><p>We are living in truly historic times. The rapid digitalization of healthcare fuels an accelerated transformation in our industry. This change requires leaders who are entrepreneurial, who trust and encourage teams to take risks, learn and progress quickly.</p><br><p><b>Program Characteristics/Scope </b></p><br><ul><li><p>A rotational talent development program</p><br></li><li><p>12 months in different disciplines</p><br></li></ul>Who we are<p>A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.</p><br><p><br>Let’s build a healthier future, together.</p><br><p><b>Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</b></p><br> </div>
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<p>As a QA/QC Engineer in the thriving sector of Project & Construction Planning, you will be instrumental in ensuring that all projects adhere to the highest standards of quality and safety. This role is tailored for engineering graduates with at least 8 years of experience who are well-versed in industry standards and specifications. Your expertise will allow you to perform complex inspection functions with minimal supervision, ensuring that our projects not only meet but exceed expectations. Join us in a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly impact the quality of our projects and the satisfaction of our clients.</p><p>In this position, you will have the opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams, utilizing your knowledge of CSWIP, API, NDT, and piping standards such as B31.3 and B31.8. The company is committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth, providing you with access to training and resources that will enhance your skills in quality assurance and control. Your role will be crucial in developing and implementing quality management systems that align with both regulatory and industry standards, positioning you as a key player in our success.</p><p>We are looking for individuals who are not only passionate about quality but also eager to grow their careers in a supportive and innovative environment. With a clear pathway for advancement, you will have the chance to take on leadership responsibilities and influence project outcomes significantly. If you are ready to elevate your career and make a lasting impact in the construction industry, we invite you to apply and become part of our dedicated team!</p><p><b>Responsibilities:</b></p><ol><li>Develop and implement comprehensive quality control plans and procedures that comply with industry standards and project specifications, utilizing your engineering background to minimize risks and enhance project outcomes.</li><li>Conduct detailed inspections and audits of construction activities to identify deviations from quality standards, documenting findings and recommending corrective actions to ensure project integrity and compliance.</li><li>Collaborate effectively with project managers and site engineers to facilitate quality assurance processes, ensuring that all team members are aware of quality expectations and performance metrics throughout the project lifecycle.</li><li>Analyze quality data and metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement, employing statistical methods to drive continuous improvement initiatives across all projects.</li><li>Provide training and mentorship to construction teams on quality management practices and standards, fostering a culture of quality awareness and accountability within the organization.</li><li>Prepare comprehensive reports on quality inspections and audits, clearly communicating findings to stakeholders and ensuring transparency in quality management processes.</li><li>Assist in the evaluation and selection of subcontractors and suppliers to ensure they meet established quality standards, contributing to the overall success of the project.</li><li>Stay informed about industry regulations and standards, implementing necessary changes to quality control processes to ensure compliance and enhance overall project performance.</li><li>Participate actively in project meetings to discuss quality issues and solutions, contributing to the decision-making process to achieve project goals effectively.</li></ol> </div><h2 class="h5">Skills</h2>
<div data-jb-field="skills"><ul><li>Strong analytical skills to assess quality data and identify areas for improvement effectively.</li><li>Proficiency in quality management systems and methodologies, including ISO standards and industry best practices.</li><li>Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders.</li><li>Detail-oriented mindset to ensure thorough inspections and audits are conducted with precision.</li><li>Ability to develop and implement quality control plans tailored to specific project requirements based on engineering principles.</li><li>Knowledge of construction processes and regulatory compliance standards, particularly B31.3 and B31.8 piping standards.</li><li>Proficient in using quality assurance tools and software for data analysis and reporting, including CSWIP, API, and NDT methodologies.</li></ul></div>
<p>Employee will be part of the Deployment Pool and will be required to support deployments to various CONUS/OCONUS locations, as required. This position will require the member to be flexible in the support of assigned deployment/work schedules. Employee will assemble, disassemble, renovate, transport, load, deactivate, modify, destroy, and handle munitions including missiles, precision, and gravity bombs. Work on the installation, configuration changes, modification, repair and adjustment of aircraft armament systems and components. Perform maintenance modifications, destruction, and demilitarization of ammunition and explosive components. Operate computer hardware and software utilities and manual records in order to perform stock control and accounting procedures. Inspect bomb release systems and missile launchers to determine need for repair or destruction in support of Reaper Series RPA maintenance. Additionally, employee may conduct inspection, maintenance, and storage of munitions and support equipment. Support weapons loading and armament systems and related matters. Support quality assurance, compliance, continuity, and standardization of munitions programs. Attend weapons safety course, load certification and related activities. Provide technical inputs to managers in matters of weapons management, inventory, and maintenance, loading, and armament systems. Assist with availability and serviceability of munitions to support emerging customer requirements.USAF equivalent position is Munitions/Weapons Technician Apprentice.</p><p>Essential Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Perform basic work in the installation, configuration changes, modification, repair and adjustment of aircraft armament systems and components.</li><li>Perform basic maintenance modification, destruction and demilitarization on ammunition and explosive components.</li><li>Operate basic computer hardware and software/utilities and manual records in order to perform stock control and accounting procedures.</li><li>Inspect bomb release systems and missile launchers to determine need for repair or destruction.</li><li>Assist in management of all inspection, maintenance, and storage of munitions and support equipment.</li><li>Support quality assurance, compliance, continuity, and standardization of munitions programs.</li><li>Provide technical inputs to management in matters of weapons management, inventory, maintenance, loading, and armament systems.</li><li>Maintain weapons certification and currency.</li><li>Assist with availability and serviceability of munitions to support and meet customer requirements.</li><li>Perform all other duties as assigned or requested.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Must have High School diploma or have completed relevant military and/or vocational technical school curriculum.</li><li>Minimum of one year of actual Aircraft Munitions/Weapons maintenance experience required.</li><li>Completed USAF Munitions/Weapons Tech School or DoD equivalent.</li><li>Must possess basic knowledge of technical publications related to aircraft maintenance.</li><li>Must be able to perform Increment Monitor duties to include but not limited to equipment/cargo preparation, documentation, pallet build-up, and hazardous cargo</li><li>Must be able to inspect and operate ground support and auxiliary equipment.</li><li>Must achieve a passing grade in all required courses/certifications for continued employment, as needed.</li><li>Employee must meet all OCONUS deployment criteria, to include pre-deployment medical screening, as a condition of employment.</li><li>Must be able to Deploy to Forward Locations (other countries) as Directed by the Government.</li><li>Must be able to lift, carry and/or wear Military Issued Equipment in excess of 50 pounds for extended periods.</li><li>Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.</li><li>Must have had an Active Secret US Government Clearance within the last 12 months. Note: US citizenship is required to obtain a Secret clearance.</li><li>Must be able to maintain required DoD security clearance commensurate with the assigned duties during employment.</li><li>Must submit updated SF-86 within 30 days of hire start date.</li><li>Must have current/active State Issued Driver s License.</li><li>Must be able to acquire and maintain a valid flight-line Government Driver s License.</li><li>Must have valid U.S. Passport with a minimum of two years remaining with at least two facing pairs (four total) of blank Visa pages.</li><li>Must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated with booster. Accommodations may be available under limited circumstances.</li></ul>
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<p>Staff Analyst</p><br><br><br><p><b>Company:</b></p><br><br>Boeing Operations International Incorporated Kuwait<br><br><p><b>Job Title: Staff Analyst</b></p><br><br><br><p><b>Position Overview</b></p><br><br><p>Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, peers, business partners and direct reports. Responsible for site/entity compliance with local laws, Boeing policies and procedures, develops and manages the operating budget. Performs operations management and compliance, Business Support services and traveler assistance for multiple delegated business activities such as Enterprise Services, Site Services, Finance & Business, Security & Fire Protection and Supplier Management. Implements HR processes for international local hire employees (i.e. onboarding, leave services and employment termination) and provides guidance and assistance for international assignee with routine issues or concerns. Performs facility operations and assists with non-real-property planning and project administration, and facilities provisioning. Coordinates office and property accounting, invoicing, cost analysis, tax or other business objectives through collecting, processing and distributing cost or financial data. Implements organization policies, programs, processes and procedures for the purpose of safeguarding people, property, information and the environment while ensuring compliance with applicable government and company security and fire regulations (e.g., business preparedness, country evacuation planning and crisis management, secure badge renewals). Supports procurement agent at local site in negotiating vendor costs and in coordinating and organizing activities.</p><br><br><br><p><b>Position Responsibilities:</b></p><br><br><p>The successful candidate will perform the following duties:</p><br><br><ul><li><p>Create quarterly, monthly and annual reports and presentations to include PMR, CDRL, KPI and other site reports</p><br><br></li><li><p>Staffing report updates</p><br><br></li><li><p>Create visit requests, base pass requests, car pass requests, exit letters, salary certificate</p><br><br></li><li><p>Create interview booklets, interview panels, schedule interview appointments</p><br><br></li><li><p>Update organizational charts, organize onboard training, support employees exit procedures</p><br><br></li><li><p>Assist all new hires with expense reports and on boarding</p><br><br></li><li><p>Provide Business Support by becoming a CRI focal, monitor CRI projects, participate in Lean Ambassador, Support on BPSM’s and become a qualified Lean Ambassador</p><br><br></li><li><p>Support in all aspects of contract preparations</p><br><br></li><li><p>Control Account Management (CAM) Assistant and attend all CAM meetings and finance reviews</p><br><br></li></ul><br><p><b>Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)</b></p><br><br><ul><li><p>High School Diploma or GED</p><br><br></li><li><p>1+ Year experience in a business support services-based role</p><br><br></li><li><p>Effective influencing skills working with managers and supervisors.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Demonstrable experience in effective verbal and written communications</p><br><br></li><li><p>Communicates confidently and persuasively with a clear sense of audience and appropriate tone.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Demonstrates logical thought processes in communications.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Articulates complex issues in a concise and readily understood manner.</p><br><br></li><li><p>This position requires the ability to work independently under time constraints and stress, in a demanding, on call, around the clock operational environment.</p><br><br></li></ul><br><p><b>Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)</b></p><br><br><ul><li><p>Ability to adapt to non-English speaking cultural environment, work independently with minimal supervision and be flexible in terms of working hours and shifts.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Experience supporting C-17 Globemaster III program and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) in a multi-national environment is a plus.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Strong customer focus (both external and internal).</p><br><br></li><li><p>Ability to work on multiple tasks when under pressure</p><br><br></li></ul><br><p><b>Typical Education & Experience</b></p><br><br><ul><li><p>Bachelor's degree and typically more than 5 years' relevant work experience</p><br><br></li></ul><br><p><b>Relocation:</b></p><br><br><p>This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.</p><br><br><p>Employer is willing to sponsor applicants for employment visa status</p><br><br><br><p>This requisition is for an international, locally hired position in Kuwait Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll and will be commensurate with experience and qualifications and in accordance with applicable Kuwaiti law. Employment is subject to the candidate's ability to satisfy all Kuwaiti labor and immigration formalities.</p><br><br><br><br><p><b><b><b>Language Requirements:</b></b></b></p><br><br><br>Not Applicable<br><br><p><b>Education:</b></p><br><br>Not Applicable<br><br><p><b>Relocation:</b></p><br><br>This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.<br><br><p><b>Security Clearance:</b></p><br><br>This position does not require a Security Clearance.<br><br><p><b>Visa Sponsorship:</b></p><br><br>Employer willing to sponsor applicants for employment visa status.<br><br><p><b>Contingent Upon Award Program</b></p><br><br>This position is not contingent upon program award<br><br><p><b>Shift:</b></p><br><br>Not a Shift Worker (Kuwait)<br> </div>
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<p>Employee will be part of the deployment pool and will be required to support deployments to various CONUS/OCONUS locations, as required. This position will require the member to be flexible in the support of assigned deployment/work schedules.</p>
<p>Employee will assemble, disassemble, renovate, transport, load, deactivate, modify, destroy, and handle munitions including missiles, precision, and gravity bombs. Work on the installation, configuration changes, modification, repair and adjustment of aircraft armament systems and components. Perform maintenance modifications, destruction, and demilitarization of ammunition and explosive components. Operate computer hardware and software utilities and manual records in order to perform stock control and accounting procedures. Inspect bomb release systems and missile launchers to determine need for repair or destruction in support of Reaper Series RPA maintenance.</p>
<p>Additionally, employee may conduct inspection, maintenance, and storage of munitions and support equipment. Support weapons loading and armament systems and related matters. Support quality assurance, compliance, continuity, and standardization of munitions programs. Attend weapons safety course, load certification and related activities. Provide technical inputs to managers in matters of weapons management, inventory, and maintenance, loading, and armament systems. Assist with availability and serviceability of munitions to support emerging customer requirements.</p>
<p>USAF equivalent position is Munitions/Weapons Technician Apprentice.</p>
<h4>Essential responsibilities:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Perform basic work in the installation, configuration changes, modification, repair and adjustment of aircraft armament systems and components.</li>
<li>Perform basic maintenance modification, destruction and demilitarization on ammunition and explosive components.</li>
<li>Operate basic computer hardware and software/utilities and manual records in order to perform stock control and accounting procedures.</li>
<li>Inspect bomb release systems and missile launchers to determine need for repair or destruction.</li>
<li>Assist in management of all inspection, maintenance, and storage of munitions and support equipment.</li>
<li>Support quality assurance, compliance, continuity, and standardization of munitions programs.</li>
<li>Provide technical inputs to management in matters of weapons management, inventory, maintenance, loading, and armament systems.</li>
<li>Maintain weapons certification and currency.</li>
<li>Assist with availability and serviceability of munitions to support and meet customer requirements.</li>
<li>Perform all other duties as assigned or requested.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Minimum requirements:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Must have high school diploma or have completed relevant military and/or vocational technical school curriculum.</li>
<li>Minimum of one year of actual aircraft munitions/weapons maintenance experience required.</li>
<li>Completed USAF Munitions/Weapons Tech School or DoD equivalent.</li>
<li>Must possess basic knowledge of technical publications related to aircraft maintenance.</li>
<li>Must be able to perform increment monitor duties to include but not limited to equipment/cargo preparation, documentation, pallet build-up, and hazardous cargo.</li>
<li>Must be able to inspect and operate ground support and auxiliary equipment.</li>
<li>Must achieve a passing grade in all required courses/certifications for continued employment, as needed.</li>
<li>Employee must meet all OCONUS deployment criteria, to include pre-deployment medical screening, as a condition of employment.</li>
<li>Must be able to deploy to forward locations (other countries) as directed by the government.</li>
<li>Must be able to lift, carry and/or wear military issued equipment in excess of 50 pounds for extended periods.</li>
<li>Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.</li>
<li>Must have had an active secret US government clearance within the last 12 months. Note: US citizenship is required to obtain a secret clearance.</li>
<li>Must be able to maintain required DoD security clearance commensurate with the assigned duties during employment.</li>
<li>Must submit updated SF-86 within 30 days of hire start date.</li>
<li>Must have current/active state issued driver’s license.</li>
<li>Must be able to acquire and maintain a valid flight-line government driver’s license.</li>
<li>Must have valid U.S. passport with a minimum of two years remaining with at least two facing pairs (four total) of blank visa pages.</li>
<li>Must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated with booster. Accommodations may be available under limited circumstances.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Preferred qualifications:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Associate degree in a relevant career field.</li>
<li>RPA deployment experience.</li>
<li>Prior experience as a defense contractor.</li>
<li>Munitions/weapons experience within the last 10 years.</li>
</ul></p><p></p>
<p><h4>Job summary</h4>
<p>Employee will be part of the deployment pool and will be required to support deployments to various CONUS/OCONUS locations, as required. This position will require the member to be flexible in the support of assigned deployment/work schedules.</p>
<p>Employee will assemble, disassemble, renovate, transport, load, deactivate, modify, destroy, and handle munitions including missiles, precision, and gravity bombs. Work on the installation, configuration changes, modification, repair and adjustment of aircraft armament systems and components. Perform maintenance modifications, destruction, and demilitarization of ammunition and explosive components. Operate computer hardware and software utilities and manual records in order to perform stock control and accounting procedures. Inspect bomb release systems and missile launchers to determine need for repair or destruction in support of Reaper Series RPA maintenance.</p>
<p>Additionally, employee may conduct inspection, maintenance, and storage of munitions and support equipment. Support weapons loading and armament systems and related matters. Support quality assurance, compliance, continuity, and standardization of munitions programs. Attend weapons safety course, load certification and related activities. Provide technical inputs to managers in matters of weapons management, inventory, and maintenance, loading, and armament systems. Assist with availability and serviceability of munitions to support emerging customer requirements.</p>
<p>USAF equivalent position is Munitions/Weapons Technician Apprentice.</p>
<h4>Essential responsibilities:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Perform basic work in the installation, configuration changes, modification, repair and adjustment of aircraft armament systems and components.</li>
<li>Perform basic maintenance modification, destruction and demilitarization on ammunition and explosive components.</li>
<li>Operate basic computer hardware and software/utilities and manual records in order to perform stock control and accounting procedures.</li>
<li>Inspect bomb release systems and missile launchers to determine need for repair or destruction.</li>
<li>Assist in management of all inspection, maintenance, and storage of munitions and support equipment.</li>
<li>Support quality assurance, compliance, continuity, and standardization of munitions programs.</li>
<li>Provide technical inputs to management in matters of weapons management, inventory, maintenance, loading, and armament systems.</li>
<li>Maintain weapons certification and currency.</li>
<li>Assist with availability and serviceability of munitions to support and meet customer requirements.</li>
<li>Perform all other duties as assigned or requested.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Minimum requirements:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Must have high school diploma or have completed relevant military and/or vocational technical school curriculum.</li>
<li>Minimum of one year of actual aircraft munitions/weapons maintenance experience required.</li>
<li>Completed USAF Munitions/Weapons Tech School or DoD equivalent.</li>
<li>Must possess basic knowledge of technical publications related to aircraft maintenance.</li>
<li>Must be able to perform increment monitor duties to include but not limited to equipment/cargo preparation, documentation, pallet build-up, and hazardous cargo.</li>
<li>Must be able to inspect and operate ground support and auxiliary equipment.</li>
<li>Must achieve a passing grade in all required courses/certifications for continued employment, as needed.</li>
<li>Employee must meet all OCONUS deployment criteria, to include pre-deployment medical screening, as a condition of employment.</li>
<li>Must be able to deploy to forward locations (other countries) as directed by the government.</li>
<li>Must be able to lift, carry and/or wear military issued equipment in excess of 50 pounds for extended periods.</li>
<li>Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.</li>
<li>Must have had an active secret US government clearance within the last 12 months. Note: US citizenship is required to obtain a secret clearance.</li>
<li>Must be able to maintain required DoD security clearance commensurate with the assigned duties during employment.</li>
<li>Must submit updated SF-86 within 30 days of hire start date.</li>
<li>Must have current/active state issued driver’s license.</li>
<li>Must be able to acquire and maintain a valid flight-line government driver’s license.</li>
<li>Must have valid U.S. passport with a minimum of two years remaining with at least two facing pairs (four total) of blank visa pages.</li>
<li>Must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated with booster. Accommodations may be available under limited circumstances.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Preferred qualifications:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Associate degree in a relevant career field.</li>
<li>RPA deployment experience.</li>
<li>Prior experience as a defense contractor.</li>
<li>Munitions/weapons experience within the last 10 years.</li>
</ul></p><p></p>
<p><h4>Job description</h4>
<p>Employee will be part of the deployment pool and will be required to support deployments to various CONUS/OCONUS locations, as required. This position will require the member to be flexible in the support of assigned deployment/work schedules.</p>
<p>Employee will assemble, disassemble, renovate, transport, load, deactivate, modify, destroy, and handle munitions including missiles, precision, and gravity bombs. Work on the installation, configuration changes, modification, repair and adjustment of aircraft armament systems and components. Perform maintenance modifications, destruction, and demilitarization of ammunition and explosive components. Operate computer hardware and software utilities and manual records in order to perform stock control and accounting procedures. Inspect bomb release systems and missile launchers to determine need for repair or destruction in support of Reaper Series RPA maintenance.</p>
<p>Additionally, employee may conduct inspection, maintenance, and storage of munitions and support equipment. Support weapons loading and armament systems and related matters. Support quality assurance, compliance, continuity, and standardization of munitions programs. Attend weapons safety course, load certification and related activities. Provide technical inputs to managers in matters of weapons management, inventory, and maintenance, loading, and armament systems. Assist with availability and serviceability of munitions to support emerging customer requirements.</p>
<p>USAF equivalent position is Munitions/Weapons Technician Apprentice.</p>
<h4>Essential responsibilities:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Perform basic work in the installation, configuration changes, modification, repair and adjustment of aircraft armament systems and components.</li>
<li>Perform basic maintenance modification, destruction and demilitarization on ammunition and explosive components.</li>
<li>Operate basic computer hardware and software/utilities and manual records in order to perform stock control and accounting procedures.</li>
<li>Inspect bomb release systems and missile launchers to determine need for repair or destruction.</li>
<li>Assist in management of all inspection, maintenance, and storage of munitions and support equipment.</li>
<li>Support quality assurance, compliance, continuity, and standardization of munitions programs.</li>
<li>Provide technical inputs to management in matters of weapons management, inventory, maintenance, loading, and armament systems.</li>
<li>Maintain weapons certification and currency.</li>
<li>Assist with availability and serviceability of munitions to support and meet customer requirements.</li>
<li>Perform all other duties as assigned or requested.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Minimum requirements:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Must have high school diploma or have completed relevant military and/or vocational technical school curriculum.</li>
<li>Minimum of one year of actual aircraft munitions/weapons maintenance experience required.</li>
<li>Completed USAF Munitions/Weapons Tech School or DoD equivalent.</li>
<li>Must possess basic knowledge of technical publications related to aircraft maintenance.</li>
<li>Must be able to perform increment monitor duties to include but not limited to equipment/cargo preparation, documentation, pallet build-up, and hazardous cargo.</li>
<li>Must be able to inspect and operate ground support and auxiliary equipment.</li>
<li>Must achieve a passing grade in all required courses/certifications for continued employment, as needed.</li>
<li>Employee must meet all OCONUS deployment criteria, to include pre-deployment medical screening, as a condition of employment.</li>
<li>Must be able to deploy to forward locations (other countries) as directed by the government.</li>
<li>Must be able to lift, carry and/or wear military issued equipment in excess of 50 pounds for extended periods.</li>
<li>Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.</li>
<li>Must have had an active secret US government clearance within the last 12 months. Note: US citizenship is required to obtain a secret clearance.</li>
<li>Must be able to maintain required DoD security clearance commensurate with the assigned duties during employment.</li>
<li>Must submit updated SF-86 within 30 days of hire start date.</li>
<li>Must have current/active state issued driver’s license.</li>
<li>Must be able to acquire and maintain a valid flight-line government driver’s license.</li>
<li>Must have valid U.S. passport with a minimum of two years remaining with at least two facing pairs (four total) of blank visa pages.</li>
<li>Must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated with booster. Accommodations may be available under limited circumstances.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Preferred qualifications:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Associate degree in a relevant career field.</li>
<li>RPA deployment experience.</li>
<li>Prior experience as a defense contractor.</li>
<li>Munitions/weapons experience within the last 10 years.</li>
</ul></p><p></p>
<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles & Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p> <b>Job Summary</b> </p> <p>Employee will be part of the Deployment Pool and will be required to support deployments to various CONUS/OCONUS locations, as required. This position will require the member to be flexible in the support of assigned deployment/work schedules. </p> <p> </p> <p>Employee will assemble, disassemble, renovate, transport, load, deactivate, modify, destroy, and handle munitions including missiles, precision, and gravity bombs. Work on the installation, configuration changes, modification, repair and adjustment of aircraft armament systems and components. Perform maintenance modifications, destruction, and demilitarization of ammunition and explosive components. Operate computer hardware and software utilities and manual records in order to perform stock control and accounting procedures. Inspect bomb release systems and missile launchers to determine need for repair or destruction in support of Reaper Series RPA maintenance. </p> <p> </p> <p>Additionally, employee may conduct inspection, maintenance, and storage of munitions and support equipment. Support weapons loading and armament systems and related matters. Support quality assurance, compliance, continuity, and standardization of munitions programs. Attend weapons safety course, load certification and related activities. Provide technical inputs to managers in matters of weapons management, inventory, and maintenance, loading, and armament systems. Assist with availability and serviceability of munitions to support emerging customer requirements. </p> <p> </p> <p>USAF equivalent position is Munitions/Weapons Technician Apprentice.<b> </b> </p> <p> </p> <p> <b>Essential Responsibilities: </b> </p> <p> </p> <p> Perform basic work in the installation, configuration changes, modification, repair and adjustment of aircraft armament systems and components. </p> <p> Perform basic maintenance modification, destruction and demilitarization on ammunition and explosive components. </p> <p> Operate basic computer hardware and software/utilities and manual records in order to perform stock control and accounting procedures. </p> <p> Inspect bomb release systems and missile launchers to determine need for repair or destruction. </p> <p> Assist in management of all inspection, maintenance, and storage of munitions and support equipment. </p> <p> Support quality assurance, compliance, continuity, and standardization of munitions programs. </p> <p> Provide technical inputs to management in matters of weapons management, inventory, maintenance, loading, and armament systems. </p> <p> Maintain weapons certification and currency. </p> <p> Assist with availability and serviceability of munitions to support and meet customer requirements. </p> <p> Perform all other duties as assigned or requested.</p> <p> </p> <p> <b>Minimum Requirements:</b> </p> <p> </p> <p> Must have High School diploma or have completed relevant military and/or vocational technical school curriculum. </p> <p> Minimum of one year of actual Aircraft Munitions/Weapons maintenance experience required. </p> <p> Completed USAF Munitions/Weapons Tech School or DoD equivalent. </p> <p> Must possess basic knowledge of technical publications related to aircraft maintenance. </p> <ul> <li>Must be able to perform Increment Monitor duties to include but not limited to equipment/cargo preparation, documentation, pallet build-up, and hazardous cargo</li> </ul> <p> Must be able to inspect and operate ground support and auxiliary equipment. </p> <p> Must achieve a passing grade in all required courses/certifications for continued employment, as needed. </p> <p> Employee must meet all OCONUS deployment criteria, to include pre-deployment medical screening, as a condition of employment. </p> <ul> <li>Must be able to Deploy to Forward Locations (other countries) as Directed by the Government.</li> </ul> <p> Must be able to lift, carry and/or wear Military Issued Equipment in excess of 50 pounds for extended periods. </p> <p> Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English. </p> <p> Must have had an Active Secret US Government Clearance within the last 12 months. Note: US citizenship is required to obtain a Secret clearance. </p> <p> Must be able to maintain required DoD security clearance commensurate with the assigned duties during employment.</p> <p> Must submit updated SF-86 within 30 days of hire start date. </p> <p> Must have current/active State Issued Driver s License. </p> <p> Must be able to acquire and maintain a valid flight-line Government Driver s License. </p> <p> Must have valid U.S. Passport with a minimum of two years remaining with at least two facing pairs (four total) of blank Visa pages. </p> <p> Must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated with booster. Accommodations may be available under limited circumstances.</p> <p> </p> <p> <b> Preferred Qualifications:</b> </p> <p> <b> </b> </p> <p> Associate degree in a relevant career field. </p> <p> RPA Deployment Experience. </p> <p> Prior Experience as a Defense Contractor. </p> <p> Munitions/Weapons experience within the last 10 years<b>. </b> </p> <p> </p></div></section>
<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles & Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>Employee will be part of the Deployment Pool and will be required to support deployments to various CONUS/OCONUS locations, as required. This position will require the member to be flexible in the support of assigned deployment/work schedules. Employee will assemble, disassemble, renovate, transport, load, deactivate, modify, destroy, and handle munitions including missiles, precision, and gravity bombs. Work on the installation, configuration changes, modification, repair and adjustment of aircraft armament systems and components. Perform maintenance modifications, destruction, and demilitarization of ammunition and explosive components. Operate computer hardware and software utilities and manual records in order to perform stock control and accounting procedures. Inspect bomb release systems and missile launchers to determine need for repair or destruction in support of Reaper Series RPA maintenance. Additionally, employee may conduct inspection, maintenance, and storage of munitions and support equipment. Support weapons loading and armament systems and related matters. Support quality assurance, compliance, continuity, and standardization of munitions programs. Attend weapons safety course, load certification and related activities. Provide technical inputs to managers in matters of weapons management, inventory, and maintenance, loading, and armament systems. Assist with availability and serviceability of munitions to support emerging customer requirements. USAF equivalent position is Munitions/Weapons Technician Apprentice.</p><p>Essential Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Perform basic work in the installation, configuration changes, modification, repair and adjustment of aircraft armament systems and components.</li><li>Perform basic maintenance modification, destruction and demilitarization on ammunition and explosive components.</li><li>Operate basic computer hardware and software/utilities and manual records in order to perform stock control and accounting procedures.</li><li>Inspect bomb release systems and missile launchers to determine need for repair or destruction.</li><li>Assist in management of all inspection, maintenance, and storage of munitions and support equipment.</li><li>Support quality assurance, compliance, continuity, and standardization of munitions programs.</li><li>Provide technical inputs to management in matters of weapons management, inventory, maintenance, loading, and armament systems.</li><li>Maintain weapons certification and currency.</li><li>Assist with availability and serviceability of munitions to support and meet customer requirements.</li><li>Perform all other duties as assigned or requested.</li></ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><ul><li>Must have High School diploma or have completed relevant military and/or vocational technical school curriculum.</li><li>Minimum of one year of actual Aircraft Munitions/Weapons maintenance experience required.</li><li>Completed USAF Munitions/Weapons Tech School or DoD equivalent.</li><li>Must possess basic knowledge of technical publications related to aircraft maintenance.</li><li>Must be able to perform Increment Monitor duties to include but not limited to equipment/cargo preparation, documentation, pallet build-up, and hazardous cargo</li><li>Must be able to inspect and operate ground support and auxiliary equipment.</li><li>Must achieve a passing grade in all required courses/certifications for continued employment, as needed.</li><li>Employee must meet all OCONUS deployment criteria, to include pre-deployment medical screening, as a condition of employment.</li><li>Must be able to Deploy to Forward Locations (other countries) as Directed by the Government.</li><li>Must be able to lift, carry and/or wear Military Issued Equipment in excess of 50 pounds for extended periods.</li><li>Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.</li><li>Must have had an Active Secret US Government Clearance within the last 12 months. Note: US citizenship is required to obtain a Secret clearance.</li><li>Must be able to maintain required DoD security clearance commensurate with the assigned duties during employment.</li><li>Must submit updated SF-86 within 30 days of hire start date.</li><li>Must have current/active State Issued Driver s License.</li><li>Must be able to acquire and maintain a valid flight-line Government Driver s License.</li><li>Must have valid U.S. Passport with a minimum of two years remaining with at least two facing pairs (four total) of blank Visa pages.</li><li>Must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated with booster. Accommodations may be available under limited circumstances.</li></ul><p>Preferred Qualifications:</p><ul><li>Associate degree in a relevant career field.</li><li>RPA Deployment Experience.</li><li>Prior Experience as a Defense Contractor.</li><li>Munitions/Weapons experience within the last 10 years .</li></ul><p></p></section>
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<span><br>JOB SUMMARY<br>Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while assisting in leading the staff and managing all food related functions. Works to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction while maximizing the financial performance in all areas of responsibility. Assists in supervising all kitchen areas to ensure a consistent, high quality product is produced. Responsible for guiding and developing staff including direct reports. Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved. Areas of responsibility comprise overseeing all food preparation areas (e.g., banquets, room service, restaurants, bar/lounge and employee cafeteria) and all support areas (e.g., dish room and purchasing) as applicable.<br>CANDIDATE PROFILE<br>Education and Experience<br>• High school diploma or GED; 6 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.<br>OR<br>• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.<br>CORE WORK ACTIVITIES<br>Assisting in Leading Kitchen Operations for Property<br>• Provides direction for all day-to-day operations.<br>• Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence or determine appropriate replacement to fill gaps.<br>• Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.<br>• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.<br>• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.<br>• Serving as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.<br>• Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.<br>• Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.<br>• Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team.<br>• Solicits employee feedback, utilizes an "open door" policy and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.<br>• Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.<br>• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.<br>Setting and Maintaining Goals for Culinary Function and Activities<br>• Develops and implements guidelines and control procedures for purchasing and receiving areas.<br>• Establishes goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.<br>• Communicates the importance of safety procedures, detailing procedure codes, ensuring employee understanding of safety codes, monitoring processes and procedures related to safety.<br>• Manages department controllable expenses including food cost, supplies, uniforms and equipment.<br>• Participates in the budgeting process for areas of responsibility.<br>• Knows and implements the brand's safety standards.<br>Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met<br>• Provides direction for menu development.<br>• Monitors the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.<br>• Determines how food should be presented, and create decorative food displays.<br>• Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor.<br>• Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.<br>• Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.<br>• Ensures employees maintain required food handling and sanitation certifications.<br>• Maintains purchasing, receiving and food storage standards.<br>• Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.<br>Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service<br>• Provides and supports service behaviors that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.<br>• Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.<br>• Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.<br>• Displays leadership in guest hospitality, exemplifies excellent customer service and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations.<br>• Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.<br>• Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.<br>• Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service. Establishes guidelines so employees understand expectations and parameters. Ensures employees receive on-going training to understand guest expectations.<br>• Reviews comment cards, guest satisfaction results and other data to identify areas of improvement.<br>Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities<br>• Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.<br>• Ensures employees are treated fairly and equitably.<br>• Trains kitchen associates on the fundamentals of good cooking and excellent plate presentations.<br>• Administers the performance appraisal process for direct report managers.<br>• Interacts with the Banquet Chef and Catering department on training regarding food knowledge and menu composition.<br>• Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals and or managers.<br>• Manages employee progressive discipline procedures for areas of responsibility.<br>• Ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and supports the Peer Review Process.<br>Additional Responsibilities <br>• Provides information to executive teams, managers and supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.<br>• Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.<br>At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.<br>Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of “Wonderful Hospitality. Always.” by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy. With the name that’s synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels. In joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you. <br>JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you’re happy, our guests will be happy. JW Marriott associates are confident, innovative, genuine, intuitive, and carry on the legacy of the brand’s namesake and company founder, J.Willard Marriott. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you’ll be part of a community and enjoy true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can pursue your passions in a luxury environment with a focus on holistic well-being. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That’s The JW Treatment™. In joining JW Marriott, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.</span> </div>
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<p><span>Position: Director of Global Excellence and Benchmarking </span></p><br>
<p><span>Classification:</span> Senior Administrative and Academic Leadership- Director Level<br><span>Reports To:</span> President <br><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 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.</p><br> <p>AIU is executing its RISE Strategy 2026–2030, 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.</p><br> <p>For more information, visit: www.aiu.edu.kw<br></p><br>
<p><span>Department Profile</span></p><br>
<p>The Office of Global Excellence and Benchmarking is a newly established function reporting directly to the President. It serves as AIU's strategic intelligence unit, transforming institutional data into rankings entries, competitive intelligence into positioning decisions, and benchmarking evidence into actionable improvement plans. The Office works in close partnership with the Institutional Research (IR) Office, the Accreditation & Institutional Effectiveness Office, the AVP Research & Innovation, and the Vice President for Academic Affairs.</p><br> <p>This office is AIU's external face to the global higher education community, responsible for ensuring that AIU's institutional quality is visible, accurately measured, and credibly communicated to every ranking body, benchmark framework, and peer institution that matters to AIU's reputation and competitive position.</p><br> <p><span>Scope of Work:</span></p><br>
<p>The Director of Global Excellence and Benchmarking is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing AIU's comprehensive strategy for international university rankings and institutional benchmarking. This is a hands-on, data-intensive, externally-facing role that requires deep technical knowledge of ranking methodologies, the analytical rigor to translate raw institutional data into ranking submissions, and the strategic vision to identify where AIU can achieve measurable improvement across ranking indicators.</p><br> <p>The role encompasses three interconnected domains:</p><br>
<ol>
<li>Rankings Strategy & Submission: Lead all data submissions to QS, THE, Webometrics, UI GreenMetric, and other ranking bodies, with full technical mastery of each agency's methodology, data definitions, and submission portals.</li>
<li>Institutional Benchmarking: Systematically benchmark AIU's performance against Kuwait and regional peer institutions, and global aspirational peers, producing actionable competitive intelligence for the President.</li>
<li>Reputation & Visibility: Build AIU's academic reputation through strategic visibility, Scopus profile management, Webometrics optimisation, academic survey response coordination, and employer survey engagement for ranking systems reputation scores.</li>
</ol> <p><span>Key Responsibilities:</span></p><br>
<p><span>Rankings Strategy and Data Submission</span></p><br>
<ul>
<li>Develop and maintain AIU's annual Rankings Action Plan, a structured, data-driven roadmap for improving position across all active and target ranking systems, updated each October for Board review</li>
<li>Manage all data submissions to QS World University Rankings, QS Stars, Times Higher Education (THE) World and Impact Rankings, Webometrics Ranking of World Universities, and UI GreenMetric, ensuring submissions are complete, accurate, and filed before agency deadlines</li>
<li>Maintain detailed, up-to-date knowledge of the methodology, data definitions, indicators, and weighting of every active ranking system in AIU's portfolio; monitor changes to methodology and adjust data strategy accordingly</li>
<li>Build and maintain the AIU Rankings Data Repository, the single authoritative source of record for all data submitted to external ranking agencies, maintained in a format that enables year-on-year comparison and audit</li>
<li>Coordinate with the Institutional Research Office, Registrar, Library, HR, and VP Academic Affairs to collect, verify, and validate all data elements required for ranking submissions</li>
<li>Ensure that all data submitted to ranking agencies is accurate, reproducible, and consistent with data published on AIU's public website, no figure may be submitted to a ranking body that cannot be independently verified</li>
</ul> <p><span>Institutional Benchmarking and Competitive Intelligence</span></p><br>
<ul>
<li>Design and implement an annual benchmarking programme comparing AIU's performance against defined peer groups across Kuwait, the GCC, and internationally, covering student outcomes, faculty productivity, research output, employability, and student-to-faculty ratios</li>
<li>Produce the Annual Benchmarking Report for the President, a structured, visual, decision-ready analysis showing AIU's relative position, trajectory, and priority improvement areas</li>
<li>Monitor peer institution rankings, accreditation status, programme offerings, and strategic developments, providing the President with quarterly competitive intelligence briefs</li>
<li>Identify the specific ranking indicators where AIU has the highest potential for near-term improvement and develop targeted action plans in coordination with the relevant VP or Dean</li>
<li>Represent AIU's position accurately in all external comparisons and marketing materials, ensuring no benchmarking claim is made without verified, methodologically sound data</li>
</ul> <p><span>Academic Reputation and Visibility</span></p><br>
<ul>
<li>Lead AIU's response to the QS and THE academic reputation surveys, coordinating with the President, VPAA, and Deans to identify and engage Kuwaiti, GCC, and international academics who are familiar with AIU's work</li>
<li>Lead AIU's response to the QS employer reputation survey, working with VP Engagement & External Relations and Career Services to engage Kuwait and GCC employers who hire AIU graduates</li>
<li>Manage and continuously improve AIU's Webometrics profile, overseeing institutional web presence, digital publication of research outputs, and online visibility of faculty and research activity</li>
<li>Work with the AVP Research & Innovation to ensure all AIU research publications are indexed in Scopus and Web of Science under the correct institutional affiliation, preventing data loss that would otherwise cost AIU citation metrics</li>
<li>Manage AIU's institutional profiles on all ranking agency platforms, QS Top Universities, THE World University Rankings, Scopus Institutions, Google Scholar, keeping information current and complete<br></li>
</ul> <p><span>Strategy Alignment and Internal Reporting</span></p><br>
<ul>
<li>Serve as the primary point of contact between AIU and all ranking agencies, maintaining professional relationships with QS, THE, and Webometrics account managers</li>
<li>Present the Annual Rankings Progress Report to the Board of Trustees alongside the RISE Strategy KPI review, demonstrating measurable movement on ranking indicators</li>
<li>Advise the President, VPAA, and Deans on the ranking implications of institutional decisions, including faculty hiring, research investment, program development, and student recruitment strategy</li>
<li>Coordinate with the Accreditation Liaison Officer to ensure that ranking data submissions are consistent with WSCUC self-study data, no gap or contradiction between accreditation and ranking evidence</li>
<li>Contribute to the Annual Institutional Effectiveness Report the rankings and benchmarking.</li>
<li>Train and brief faculty, administrators, and Deans on ranking methodologies, what each indicator measures, and what faculty behavior, particularly in research and publication directly affects AIU's ranking position</li>
</ul> <p><span>Reporting Departments (If Applicable)</span></p><br> <p><span>Minimum Qualifications: </span></p><br>
<p><span>Education</span></p><br>
<ul>
<li>Terminal degree (PhD or equivalent doctorate) from an accredited institution, preferably in higher education management, educational measurement, data science, institutional research, information science, or a related field</li>
<li>Master's degree holders with exceptional and directly relevant ranking agency experience may be considered at the discretion of the President</li>
</ul>
<p><span>Experience</span></p><br>
<ul>
<li>Minimum five (5) years of progressive experience in higher education, with a demonstrable track record in institutional research, rankings management, or data analytics in a university context</li>
<li>Directly demonstrated experience submitting data to at least two of the following ranking agencies: QS World University Rankings, Times Higher Education Rankings, Webometrics, or UI GreenMetric, applications must specify which agencies and provide verifiable submission history</li>
<li>Experience in competitive benchmarking and peer analysis in an academic or strategic planning context</li>
<li>Experience working with senior academic leadership, President, Provost, or equivalent, and presenting data-driven findings to Board-level audiences</li>
</ul>
<p><span>Technical Knowledge</span></p><br>
<ul>
<li>Deep, current knowledge of QS, THE, Webometrics, and UI GreenMetric ranking methodologies, including indicator definitions, data sources, weighting systems, and common submission errors</li>
<li>Proficiency with bibliometric and citation databases: Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, ability to extract, verify, and analyse institutional publication and citation data</li>
<li>Strong data analytics capability, experience with Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent tools; ability to build ranking dashboards and data visualisations for executive audiences</li>
<li>Familiarity with Student Information Systems (SIS), LMS data extraction, and IPEDS-equivalent international data standards</li>
<li>Knowledge of WSCUC or equivalent regional accreditation standards and the relationship between accreditation evidence and ranking indicators is a significant advantage</li>
</ul> <p><span>Skills and Competencies</span></p><br>
<ul>
<li>Exceptional data integrity standards, this role requires someone who treats accuracy as non-negotiable: no figure submitted to a ranking body may be inaccurate, and no publicly stated benchmark may be unverified</li>
<li>Excellent written and oral communication in English, ability to translate complex methodological data into clear, compelling narratives for Board members with no prior knowledge of ranking systems</li>
<li>Strong project management capability, ability to manage multiple concurrent ranking submission timelines, each with fixed external deadlines</li>
<li>Cultural awareness and professional sophistication appropriate to representing AIU to international ranking agencies and academic communities</li>
<li>Arabic language proficiency is an advantage but is not required</li>
</ul>
<p><span>Preferred Qualifications</span></p><br>
<ul>
<li>Prior experience in a GCC university in a rankings, institutional research, or strategic planning role, familiarity with Kuwait's higher education regulatory context is a significant advantage</li>
<li>Experience with QS Stars institutional rating system, which AIU is targeting in the near term</li>
<li>Experience developing an institutional rankings strategy from a baseline position, candidates who have built a rankings programme at a new or young institution are particularly sought</li>
<li>Published research or professional presentations on university rankings methodology, higher education data quality, or institutional benchmarking</li>
<li>Familiarity with Kuwait Vision 2035 and its implications for higher education quality and international competitiveness</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 (CV)</li>
<li>A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) explaining: (a) your experience submitting data to specific ranking agencies, name the agencies and describe your role; (b) a specific example of a benchmarking or ranking improvement you contributed to; and (c) why this role at AIU at this stage of its development is the right next step in your career</li>
<li>Contact details for three professional referees at least one of whom supervised your ranking or institutional research work</li>
</ul> <p>Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The University reserves the right to close the search at any time. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.</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>AIU is an equal opportunity employer committed to academic excellence, professional integrity,</p><br>
<p>and the advancement of Kuwait as a regional center of knowledge and innovation.</p><br> </div>
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<p>Overview The Common Support Equipment Technician diagnoses, repairs, and maintains Common Support Equipment (CSE). Responsibilities include troubleshooting malfunctions, performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, analyzing maintenance trends, and documenting actions using automated systems. Technicians utilize various diagnostic tools, such as multi-meters and oscilloscopes, to repair mechanical and electronic systems. They also handle fluids, conduct corrosion treatments, manage hazardous materials, and prepare CSE for deployment. The role includes operating and servicing support equipment and tow vehicles, while adhering to safety, Tool Control, and Foreign Object Damage prevention standards at all times. Responsibilities SUMMARY The Common Support Equipment Technician diagnoses malfunctions and repairs Common Support Equipment (CSE); inspects and approves completed maintenance actions; solves repair problems by studying drawings, wiring diagram schematics, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) manuals, technical publications and maintenance actions. The Technician uses automated maintenance data systems to monitor maintenance trends, analyze equipment requirements, and document maintenance actions. The Technician analyzes, diagnoses, and repairs CSE using conventional and digital multi-meters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, oscilloscopes and hand tools. Diagnoses mechanical and electronic circuitry malfunctions using visual and auditory senses, test equipment, and technical maintenance data sources. The Technician performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on CSE by inspecting, testing and operating CSE to determine equipment serviceability and proper operation. Services equipment with required fluids such as oil, water, coolant, hydraulic fluid, refrigerant and compressed air. The Technician also performs removal, disassembly, repair, cleaning, corrosion treatment, re-assembly and installation of malfunctioning CSE accessories and components. As well as stenciling and marking CSE, storing, handling, labeling, using and disposing of hazardous materials and hazardous waste. The Technician prepares CSE for preservation and mobility deployment. The Technician operates, cleans, inspects and services all assigned support equipment, to include towing vehicles such as Bobtail Ford trucks, Tow Tractors (Tug), and U-30 aircraft tow vehicle. In addition to performing inspections and maintenance, the technician practices good housekeeping, Tool Control, Foreign Object Damage prevention, and safety at all times. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS + Performs diagnosis and corrective actions, disassembles, inspects, evaluates, and accomplishes necessary repairs according to publication/technical instructions and technical directives on all required support equipment. Determines requirements for repairs, modifications, and part replacements. May be required to verify work performed by another for which he/she is qualified to perform. + Reviews, interprets, and applies the assigned maintenance manual procedures in support of assigned maintenance actions. Applies practical knowledge of wiring schematics and the interpretation of technical data contained within those schematics and/or sources of maintenance data. + Reads and interprets manufacturers' maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components. + Performs “O”, “I” and authorized commercial repair of all CSE, Material Handling Equipment (MHE), and Palletized Systems Equipment (PSE) in accordance with the KAF 4790.2 and applicable maintenance manuals. + Performs scheduled, unscheduled, and other hourly or calendar inspections in accordance with the KAF 4790.2 and applicable publications. + Troubleshoots, repairs, reworks and maintains hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and electrical systems. Removes, adjusts, repairs and replaces/re-installs functional components and incorporates applicable technical directives and bulletins. + Ensures the accurate entry of data into the locally used computer database system to document maintenance actions, monitor maintenance trends, analyze equipment requirements, and maintain equipment records. + Analyzes, diagnoses, and repairs CSE using conventional and digital multi-meters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, frequency counters, oscilloscopes, circuit card testers, transistor testers, and hand tools. + Uses Hazardous Materials such as chemical sealants, oil, hydraulic fluid, transmission fluid, etc. Performs proper handling and disposal of chemicals and petroleum products required during maintenance. + Uses illustrated parts breakdowns (IPB)s to determine material requirements, research associated part numbers, and requisitions repair parts, materials, and consumable supplies through supply system. + Performs close tolerance adjustment, repair and rework of equipment in and out of shop area. + Services, inspects and tests aviation support equipment used for direct and indirect aircraft support. + Troubleshoots, inspects, services, tests and conditions storage batteries to include lead-acid, gel and sealed type. + Performs Corrosion Control/Prevention, Preservation and de-preservation of Support Equipment (SE). + Performs general housekeeping and organization of workstation(s), shop(s), maintenance facility to provide a clean, safe, and FOD free environment. + Conduct off station maintenance when required. + When necessary, performs other duties and supervisory functions, critical to the function of the program and to ensure compliance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS). PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; sit, stand and reach with hands and arms; walk, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must be able to lift 20 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT Environmental conditions are diverse and could range anywhere from an office environment where there is little or no physical discomfort to an environment where inclement weather may subject individuals to severe changes in temperature, less than adequate lighting, dust and wind. On occasion individuals may be required to work in areas where high noise hazards will prevail and hearing protection is required. Qualifications MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS + Must be able to adhere to and comply with all Kuwaiti Labor and Immigration requirements. + Must be United States (U.S.) citizen, have a high school diploma or equivalent, be able to read, write, and understand the English language. + Must be able to obtain a United States Passport. If you currently possess a United States Passport and it must have at least 24 months of time remaining before expiration. + Graduation from a standard four (4) year high school or equivalent (GED). + Five years of hands-on aviation ground support equipment maintenance experience preferred. A combination of formal education, technical schools, and practical experience may be substituted. + Have a strong knowledge base of aviation maintenance procedures (safety, tool control, HAZMAT, Inspection programs, Administrative requirements, support equipment, calibration/torque procedures). + Must be willing to administrate, maintain, and manage maintenance programs (ex. Tool Control, HAZMAT, FOD, MetCal, etc…) as required by local policies. + Must be able to obtain / maintain the following required certifications / qualifications: -Applicable Support Equipment licensing -“I” Level & “O” Level Tire & Wheel certification -Hydraulic Contamination certification -Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) qualification + Must be willing and able to deploy off-site as required to support Kuwait Air Force operations. + Must be able to work day shift, night shift or weekend duty and travel as part of a maintenance repair team as required. + Have a strong knowledge base of Intermediate Level Maintenance business procedures. + Must have a current civilian driver's license, and be able to obtain and maintain a government flight line driver’s license. + Must have an in-depth knowledge of technical orders/job guides/publications—read, interpret, follow and comprehend schematic diagrams, drawings, charts and technical publications. + Must be able overcome cultural differences and to think outside the box, innovate, and provide solutions to the many complex problems and obstacles associated with international contracting and desert climate operations. + Must have a working knowledge (input and extract data) of computers. + Must be willing and able to work with job required hazardous materials. + Must be willing and able to conduct specialty on the job training. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.</p> </div>