Academic Advisor (Position Requires Relocation To Kuwait)

Full-time Academic Advisor

American International University, Kuwait

American International University (AIU) is looking for a dynamic and engaged full-time Academic Advisor. We seek an individual who is passionate about mentoring and working with young adults, building successful learning environments with students, and who can collaboratively engage with faculty and mentor students.

Responsibilities for Academic Advisor

• Serving as a counselor for students working with difficult courses or life challenges that may interrupt degree completion.
• Planning and scheduling a calendar to meet regularly with advisees.
• Study necessary paths to degree attainment, depending on the discipline and educational level.
• Providing assistance to students during their application and course registration.
• Effectively communicate institutional standards for commencement or graduation.
• Facilitate written documentation upon request.
• Transfer necessary documents to different departments, inter-schools, or districts upon request.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Director of Student Success Center.
• Keeping accurate records of student coursework.

Qualifications for Academic Advisor

• Master’s degree in education and/or in the counseling field - Desired.
• Proven ability to work independently.
• The ability to work with a diverse group of students of different ages and ethnicity.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Must be highly organized and capable of handling multiple caseloads.
• Knowledge of database software, ideally functional knowledge in Microsoft Office tools and other applications.

About American International University:

AIU is a new institution of higher education in Kuwait with the first student cohort admitted in fall 2019. It is a private, co-educational institution offering undergraduate degrees based on the American model of higher education. Through its educational programs, the College serves the intellectual, cultural, and personal growth of all members of its community. AIU’s offers degree programs in Engineering, Architecture, and Design, and Business Administration where the language of instruction is English.

For more information about AIU visit: www.aiu.edu.kw