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Full-time Academic Advisor

University, Kuwait for the 2021-2022 Academic year

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

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

Qualifications for Academic Advisor

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

Company Profile

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 

To submit your resume for this position, apply through our website at the link below: https://aiu.edu.kw/careers/jobs

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