Academic Engagement and Development Coordinator

AIU; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A private higher education institution in Kuwait is seeking a University Engagement and Development Coordinator. This role involves managing university partnerships, supporting event planning, and ensuring effective data management. Candidates must have strong communication skills in Arabic and English, a bachelor's degree in a related field, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position offers an opportunity to play an integral role in enhancing university engagement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills in both Arabic and English.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Must have proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist with drafting and maintaining MoUs and agreements.
• Support logistical planning for events and initiatives.
• Compile and manage partner data for review.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills in Arabic

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Excellent organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications or Business Administration

Tools

CRM systems

Tableau

Salesforce

Canva

Job description

University Engagement and Development Coordinator

Local candidate preferred.

Classification: Admin Support

Reports to: Director of University Engagement and Development

Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait

Job Purpose

This role supports the development and maintenance of University partnerships by assisting in the administration of MoUs/agreements, coordinating engagement activities, and ensuring documentation for reporting purposes.

Key Responsibilities

• MOU/Agreement Administration: Assist with drafting, reviewing, and maintaining MoUs and agreements across university units. Serve as a liaison between external partners and internal units. Gather and update partner information in centralized database. Ensure that engagement efforts, initiatives, and correspondences are tracked. Create new trackers as needed.
• Event & Engagement Support: Support logistical planning and execution of events and engagement initiatives. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure pre-event and post-event tasks (e.g., follow-up communications and data reporting) are completed on schedule. Manage post-event follow-ups, including data collection and analysis to measure outcomes and inform future strategy.
• Data Management & Reporting: Compile and manage partner data for review and cleaning. Prepare regular status updates, briefing documents, and detailed reports on ongoing partnership initiatives. Provide comprehensive administrative support during partner engagement activities by taking minutes and distributing summaries. Support the development of feedback systems and consolidate information from partners and internal stakeholders to refine future collaborations.
• Learning & Development: Build foundational knowledge of partnership strategies and contribute ideas for deepening external engagement. Participate in mentorship programs and training sessions that enhance skills in strategic planning, data analysis, and relationship building.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in Arabic and English.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meticulously track data and reports.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Familiarity with CRM systems.
• Basic knowledge of Tableau and Salesforcen
• Experience using Canva or similar design software.
• Basic experience with data analysis or reporting tools.
• Prior internship or project experience in partnership development or project coordination.

About American International University

AIU is a new institution of higher education in Kuwait with the first student cohort admitted in the fall of 2019. It is a private, coeducational 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 offers degree programs in Engineering, Architecture and Design, and Business Administration where the language of instruction is English.

For more information about AIUvisit: www.aiu.edu.kw

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the Job Opportunities section on our website and submit a resume and cover letter via: https://aiu.edu.kw/careers/jobs