Master's Degree Holders Jobs - Al Jahra Kuwait

<p>The Manager Student Well Being is responsible for leading the University's student wellbeing services by developing, implementing, and overseeing programs that promote students' mental health, emotional wellbeing, resilience, and overall wellness. The role provides leadership for student wellbeing initiatives, counselling services, crisis intervention, and preventative education programs while fostering a supportive, inclusive, and healthy campus environment that contributes to student success and retention.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and oversee the University's Student Wellbeing Office and related wellbeing initiatives.</li><li>Supervise the Mental Health Counsellor and provide leadership, guidance, coaching, and professional support.</li><li>Develop and implement comprehensive student wellbeing strategies, programs, and services that promote mental health, emotional wellbeing, resilience, and healthy lifestyles.</li><li>Establish policies, procedures, and operational standards for student wellbeing and counselling services in accordance with University policies and professional best practices.</li><li>Coordinate student wellbeing awareness campaigns, workshops, seminars, wellness events, and preventative education initiatives.</li><li>Oversee the provision of counselling and referral services for students experiencing personal, emotional, psychological, or academic challenges.</li><li>Coordinate crisis intervention, risk assessment, and student support responses in collaboration with Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, Campus Security, and external healthcare providers when required.</li><li>Develop partnerships with healthcare providers, community organizations, and external specialists to strengthen student support services.</li><li>Collaborate with Student Affairs staff, faculty members, and other University departments to identify and support students requiring wellbeing interventions.</li><li>Monitor student wellbeing trends, service utilization, program effectiveness, and key performance indicators, preparing reports and recommendations for continuous improvement.</li><li>Ensure compliance with professional ethical standards, confidentiality requirements, University policies, and applicable laws governing student wellbeing services.</li><li>Manage departmental resources, budgets, and operational planning to ensure effective service delivery.</li><li>Support institutional initiatives that promote student engagement, retention, and overall student success.</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned.</li></ul><p><strong>Required Skills and Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Strong knowledge of student wellbeing, mental health services, counselling program administration, and higher education student support.</li><li>Demonstrated experience managing wellbeing, counselling, or student support programs.</li><li>Strong understanding of crisis intervention, student development, and mental health promotion.</li><li>Excellent leadership, organizational, and project management skills.</li><li>Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building abilities.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively with academic and administrative departments, healthcare professionals, and external stakeholders.</li><li>High level of professionalism, integrity, discretion, and ability to manage highly confidential information.</li><li>Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office and student services or case management systems.</li></ul><p><strong>Education and Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Master's degree in Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, Mental Health, Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, or a related field from a reputable university.</li><li>Minimum of 5 10 years of progressively responsible experience in student wellbeing, counselling services, mental health, student affairs, or higher education administration.</li><li>Minimum of 3 5 years of leadership or supervisory experience.</li><li>Experience managing student wellbeing programs, counselling services, crisis intervention, and wellness initiatives within a higher education institution is highly desirable.</li><li>Professional licensure or certification in counselling, psychology, or a related discipline is considered an advantage.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Master's degree in Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, Mental Health, Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, or a related field from a reputable university.</li><li>Minimum of 5 10 years of progressively responsible experience in student wellbeing, counselling services, mental health, student affairs, or higher education administration.</li><li>Minimum of 3 5 years of leadership or supervisory experience.</li><li>Experience managing student wellbeing programs, counselling services, crisis intervention, and wellness initiatives within a higher education institution is highly desirable.</li><li>Professional licensure or certification in counselling, psychology, or a related discipline is considered an advantage.</li></ul>

<p>The English Foundation Program serves as the academic bridge to undergraduate study by preparing students for success through intensive instruction in academic English, quantitative reasoning, and university learning skills.</p><p>The English Foundation Program at American International University (AIU) prepares students for success in English-medium degree programs through an intensive curriculum grounded in evidence-based pedagogy, active learning, and continuous improvement. The program emphasizes academic communication, critical thinking, learner autonomy, and the academic skills necessary for success in undergraduate study. Instruction is intentionally designed, evidence-informed, and aligned with clearly articulated Student Learning Outcomes. We seek faculty who approach teaching as a scholarly, evidence-informed practice and who are committed to advancing student learning through intentional course design, meaningful assessment, and continuous improvement. Successful candidates understand that effective instruction is outcomes-driven, informed by evidence of student learning, and strengthened through scholarly teaching, collaboration, and continuous professional growth.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Master's degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, TEFL, or a closely related discipline</li><li>Minimum of three years of English language teaching experience</li><li>Experience preparing students for academic study in English or English-medium education</li><li>Native or near-native English proficiency</li><li>University Foundation Programs, Intensive English Programs (IEPs), English for Academic Purposes (EAP), or other English-medium higher education contexts</li><li>Evidence-based, student-centered pedagogy and active learning</li><li>Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs), constructive alignment, and outcomes-based curriculum and assessment</li><li>Formative assessment and data-informed instructional decision-making</li><li>Educational technology and the pedagogically appropriate integration of artificial intelligence (AI)</li><li>Accreditation, quality assurance, curriculum review, and continuous improvement</li></ul>

<p><br></p><p>Job Purpose The Manager Research &amp; Grants Office supports the Assistant Vice President for Research by managing the operational, administrative, and grant-related functions of the Academic Research &amp; Grants Office (RGO). The role ensures efficient coordination of research operations, grant administration, committee activities, faculty and student engagement, institutional reporting, research compliance, and external collaborations while supporting AIU's research strategy, institutional priorities, accreditation requirements, and research visibility.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Research Office Operations</p><p>Manage the daily operations of the Research &amp; Grants Office, including workflow planning, calendars, project tracking, SharePoint, documentation, records management, forms, templates, SOPs, meeting coordination, action tracking, and continuous process improvement to ensure efficient and consistent service delivery.</p><p>Research Grants &amp; Funding Administration</p><p>Coordinate internal and external grant activities, including funding opportunity identification, proposal calls, submission tracking, review processes, award administration, grant documentation, reporting timelines, close-out activities, post-award monitoring, compliance requirements, budget coordination, expenditure tracking, procurement follow-up, and liaison with funding agencies including government, industry, KFAS, and institutional partners.</p><p>Research Ethics &amp; Compliance</p><p>Coordinate the administrative functions of the Research &amp; Ethics Committee by maintaining ethics submissions, committee records, approvals, review documentation, compliance files, conflict of interest records, responsible research practices, publication support, research policies, institutional procedures, and awareness and training programs while ensuring audit-ready documentation.</p><p>Research Reporting &amp; Institutional Effectiveness</p><p>Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports covering research activities, grants, publications, collaborations, partnerships, events, faculty and student engagement, and institutional achievements. Maintain research KPIs, dashboards, executive reports, briefing notes, accreditation evidence, rankings data, research impact documentation, and institutional reporting while coordinating with Institutional Research, academic schools, and administrative departments to ensure data accuracy.</p><p>Faculty &amp; Student Research Support</p><p>Coordinate faculty research initiatives including grant writing support, workshops, publication support, research methodology programs, school-level research activities, and faculty engagement initiatives. Support undergraduate and graduate student research through internships, research showcases, poster competitions, publications, participation tracking, and research development while serving as the primary point of contact for research-related inquiries.</p><p>Research Partnerships &amp; Institutional Visibility</p><p>Coordinate research collaborations with local, regional, and international partners by supporting partnership development, Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), collaborative projects, external visits, invited speakers, research forums, seminars, conferences, workshops, research days, grant information sessions, and stakeholder engagement. Collaborate with Marketing &amp; Communications to promote research achievements through newsletters, website content, media releases, faculty highlights, and institutional communications while maintaining records supporting research visibility and institutional impact.</p><p>General Responsibilities</p><p>Build effective working relationships with faculty, Deans, academic leaders, administrative departments, students, funding agencies, external partners, and senior leadership. Perform additional duties and special projects assigned by the Assistant Vice President for Research in support of University priorities.</p><p>Required Skills &amp; Qualifications</p><p>Strong knowledge of research administration, grants management, higher education operations, institutional reporting, research ethics, compliance, and research governance. Excellent project management, planning, organizational, analytical, documentation, and reporting skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare executive reports, presentations, correspondence, committee documentation, and institutional summaries. Demonstrated ability to coordinate effectively with faculty, academic leadership, administrative departments, students, funding agencies, external partners, and senior executives. High attention to detail, strong follow-up skills, professional judgment, confidentiality, and commitment to continuous improvement. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, SharePoint, Excel, reporting tools, dashboards, project trackers, document repositories, and related technologies.</p><p>Education &amp; Experience Required</p><p>Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Research Administration, Science, Engineering, Health Sciences, Communication, or a related discipline. Minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in research administration, grants management, academic administration, institutional reporting, accreditation support, project management, committee administration, or higher education operations. Demonstrated experience coordinating projects, maintaining documentation, preparing reports, managing stakeholders, and supporting institutional initiatives.</p><p>Preferred</p><p>Master's degree in Research Management, Public Administration, Project Management, Education Leadership, Science, Engineering, or a related field. Experience within a university research office, grants office, academic affairs, institutional effectiveness, accreditation, research centre, or similar higher education environment. Experience supporting research grants, ethics committees, faculty research, KPI reporting, external funding agencies, research compliance, and project management. Professional certifications in project management, grants management, research administration, compliance, ethics, or institutional reporting are considered an advantage.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Strong knowledge of research administration, grants management, higher education operations, institutional reporting, research ethics, compliance, and research governance.</li><li>Excellent project management, planning, organizational, analytical, documentation, and reporting skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare executive reports, presentations, correspondence, committee documentation, and institutional summaries.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to coordinate effectively with faculty, academic leadership, administrative departments, students, funding agencies, external partners, and senior executives.</li><li>High attention to detail, strong follow-up skills, professional judgment, confidentiality, and commitment to continuous improvement.</li><li>Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, SharePoint, Excel, reporting tools, dashboards, project trackers, document repositories, and related technologies.</li><li>Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Research Administration, Science, Engineering, Health Sciences, Communication, or a related discipline.</li><li>Minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in research administration, grants management, academic administration, institutional reporting, accreditation support, project management, committee administration, or higher education operations.</li><li>Demonstrated experience coordinating projects, maintaining documentation, preparing reports, managing stakeholders, and supporting institutional initiatives.</li><li>Master's degree in Research Management, Public Administration, Project Management, Education Leadership, Science, Engineering, or a related field.</li><li>Experience within a university research office, grants office, academic affairs, institutional effectiveness, accreditation, research centre, or similar higher education environment.</li><li>Experience supporting research grants, ethics committees, faculty research, KPI reporting, external funding agencies, research compliance, and project management.</li><li>Professional certifications in project management, grants management, research administration, compliance, ethics, or institutional reporting are considered an advantage.</li></ul>

<p>Supervise Recruitment process and advise innovative methods of recruitment</p><p>and continuous process improvement.</p><p>Assist the BU’s by sourcing the most suitable resumes matching the job description</p><p>to ensure timely closure of the open positions.</p><p>To monitor HR KPIs with respect to recruitment on monthly basis and advise</p><p>management on deviations from time to time.</p><p>Plan and co-ordinate all Induction training and various other employee training</p><p>initiatives.</p><p> Responsible to implement and maintain HRIS in the company with accuracy in</p><p>data related to employees.</p><p>To assist Country Chair and SME HR Director and MCA Talent Leader in PMP</p><p>process for timely completion as per HO guidelines.</p><p>Assist Management in operating country for HR projects such as talent</p><p>identification and acquisition, Leadership review, HR policies and any other</p><p>project as per guidelines from HO.</p><p>Employment processes and record management at transactional level such as</p><p>employee creation in database, confirmation, separation, employee time and</p><p>absence etc.</p><p>SME - Local HR's and Talent Acquisition Team</p><p>Country Chair</p><p>Finance Lead</p><p>Product Line Managers</p><p>PRO</p><p>Timely submissions of all regional reports with data accuracy.</p><p>Coordinate with Local and Regional Management to identify training and</p><p>HR Lead - Job Description</p><p>Page 2 of 2</p><p>development needs for employees and organise local training initiatives to</p><p>bridge gaps, if any, in co-ordination with Country Chair and SME HR</p><p>Director and MCA Talent Leaderwithin budget guidelines.</p><p>Ensure 100% compliance with respect to entire HR function.</p><p> Manage and address all employee grievances within the country.</p><p>Increase retention percentage within the entity.</p><p>Accurate and timely management towards processing payroll.</p><p> Ensure complete compliance towards government regulations including</p><p>employee labor law, Health, Safety and Environment (HSE).</p><p>Periodic implementation of employee engagement activities which are in line</p><p>achieve financial and business objectives.</p><p>Advise on HR regulations within the entity on decisions relating to employment</p><p>of staff.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Graduate in any discipline, Prefer MBA in HR </p><p>Minimum 5 to 7 years of experience in core HR activities in any industry. </p><br><p>Technical Knowledge:</p><br><p>HR Generalist Hands on experience in various HR processes such as recruitment, employee training and development and MIS generation. </p><p>Knowledge on HRIS will be preferred. </p><p>Excellent interpersonal skills </p><p>Good leadership abilities and skills. </p><p>Team Management. </p><p>Should have a pleasing personality. </p><p>Good communication and presentation skills. </p><p>Good knowledge in basic computer skills (includes MS Office). </p>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>The Internal Auditor performs operational, compliance, and risk-based audits across AIU's academic and administrative units. The role evaluates internal controls, reviews institutional processes, identifies opportunities for improvement, and assists management in strengthening governance and operational effectiveness. Working under the supervision of the Director of Internal Audit, the Internal Auditor conducts audit engagements, documents findings, prepares audit reports, and monitors corrective actions while maintaining independence, objectivity, and confidentiality.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Audit Planning and Execution</p><ul><li>Participate in the execution of the annual risk-based Internal Audit Plan.</li><li>Conduct operational, compliance, and process audits across academic and administrative departments.</li><li>Perform audit fieldwork, including interviews, process walkthroughs, document reviews, and testing of internal controls.</li><li>Assess whether institutional policies, procedures, and regulations are consistently applied.</li><li>Identify control weaknesses, operational inefficiencies, and compliance gaps.</li><li>Maintain complete and accurate audit working papers in accordance with professional auditing standards.</li></ul><p>Operational and Process Reviews</p><ul><li>Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of administrative and academic processes.</li><li>Review Human Resources, Procurement, Student Affairs, Information Technology, Finance, and other operational functions for compliance with University policies.</li><li>Assess whether established internal controls adequately mitigate operational risks.</li><li>Verify that corrective actions from previous audits have been implemented effectively.</li></ul><p>Governance and Compliance</p><ul><li>Evaluate compliance with University policies and procedures.</li><li>Review compliance with Kuwait Labour Law, applicable regulatory requirements, and institutional governance practices.</li><li>Assist in assessing policy implementation across schools and departments.</li><li>Support reviews of conflict-of-interest disclosures, policy compliance, and governance documentation.</li></ul><p>Risk Management</p><ul><li>Assist in identifying operational risks affecting the University.</li><li>Contribute to maintaining the institutional risk register.</li><li>Support periodic risk assessments across departments.</li><li>Monitor the implementation of risk mitigation plans and report outstanding issues.</li></ul><p>Audit Reporting</p><ul><li>Prepare clear, accurate, and evidence-based audit reports.</li><li>Document audit observations, root causes, risks, and practical recommendations.</li><li>Discuss preliminary findings with department management.</li><li>Present audit results to the Director of Internal Audit for review.</li></ul><p>Follow-up Activities</p><ul><li>Track management action plans resulting from audit findings.</li><li>Verify completion and effectiveness of corrective actions.</li><li>Maintain records of outstanding audit recommendations.</li><li>Prepare follow-up reports on implementation progress.</li></ul><p>Advisory and Special Projects</p><ul><li>Provide advisory support on internal controls, process improvements, and risk management.</li><li>Assist with investigations into reported irregularities, policy violations, or operational concerns when assigned.</li><li>Participate in special audit assignments and institutional projects.</li><li>Support preparation for accreditation reviews by evaluating operational evidence and compliance processes.</li></ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Internal Auditing, or a related field. Master's degree is preferred.</li><li>Minimum three (3) to five (5) years of experience in internal auditing, operational auditing, compliance, risk management, or a related field.</li><li>Experience conducting operational or process audits is preferred.</li><li>Experience in higher education, public sector, or a similarly regulated environment is an advantage.</li><li>Knowledge of internal control frameworks and risk management principles.</li><li>CIA certification or progress toward obtaining CIA certification is preferred.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Ability to prepare professional audit reports with clear recommendations.</li><li>Sound understanding of internal control principles and audit methodologies.</li><li>Ability to analyze complex processes and identify operational risks.</li><li>High level of integrity, objectivity, and professional ethics.</li><li>Strong organizational and time management skills.</li><li>Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and audit documentation tools.</li><li>Ability to build effective working relationships across the University while maintaining audit independence.</li><li>Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or other relevant professional certification.</li><li>Knowledge of higher education governance and accreditation standards (particularly WSCUC) is desirable.</li><li>Familiarity with Kuwait regulatory and compliance requirements is an advantage.</li><li>Experience with Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) methodologies is preferred.</li></ul><p></p></section>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>Byron Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Physics teacher to join our team in Kuwait working with a U.S. Curriculum. You will be responsible for creating a safe and nurturing environment where our students can learn and develop. Start Date . August 2026 Responsibilities: Plan and deliver a high-quality curriculum that meets the needs of all students Create a warm and welcoming environment where students feel safe, valued, and respected Observe and assess students' development, and use this information to plan next steps in their learning Work in partnership with parents and carers to support students' learning and development Maintain accurate records of students' progress and achievements Attend staff meetings, training sessions, and other professional development opportunities as required Ensure that the classroom environment is clean, tidy, and well-organized Support students's personal, social, and emotional development, as well as their physical and cognitive development If you are passionate about working with young children and are looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Benefits: Monthly Basic Salary As per Company Policy, based in years of experience. Monthly take home salary around KWD 1000. Negotiable for deserving candidates. Accommodation Free Fully Furnished Single Accommodation (water, electricity, security, basic cleaning &amp; maintenance) OR Housing Allowance in Cash (KWD 150 per month). The building has a swimming pool and a gymnasium. As per the company policy for teachers coming with family, a 2 bedroom apartment, can be assigned with a payment of KWD 90 per month. Transportation Two way free transport from school &amp; company accommodation for the first three months. After, a nominal fee of KWD 20 per month is applicable. Air Ticket From home country, air ticket at the start of the contract, yearly and also return air ticket at the end of contract to home country, for Employee . Medical Insurance Government Medical Insurance for first two years. Private Medical Insurance from third year onward. School Fees Discount 100% Fees Discount for first two children (Subject to prior management approval). Working Days Approximately 177 days in one Academic Year. School Working Hours 07.10 AM through 02.40 PM from Sunday through Thursday. Fridays &amp; Saturdays are weekly holidays. Other Visa Expenses (in Home Country) Reimbursement up to a maximum of KWD 100 upon submission of payment receipts. Contract Duration Two years, could be further renewed upon mutual consent.</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><p>Bachelor's degree in Education, Master s preferred</p><p>At least 3-5 years of experience in American Curriculum Schools</p><p>Knowledge of U.S. curriculum and assessment framework</p><p>Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written</p><p>Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and other stakeholders</p><p>Strong organizational and time management skills</p><p>Ability to adapt to a new culture and work in a multicultural environment</p><p></p></section>