Assistant Director of Admissions

AIU; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 15,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A private higher education institution in Kuwait is seeking an Assistant Director of Admissions. The candidate will supervise admissions operations, support student recruitment, and oversee application reviews. A Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience are required. Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential. This role involves working with diverse populations and overseeing the admissions team. Relocation assistance is provided for unaccompanied candidates.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of admissions or enrollment experience, including 2+ in a supervisory role.
• Experience with CRM systems and student information platforms.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily admissions operations and manage the admissions team.
• Support student recruitment efforts locally and internationally.
• Prepare admissions activity reports and enrollment updates for leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Assistant Director of Admissions

Location: Kuwait — Relocation Required, Assistance Provided

Note: Position open to unaccompanied candidates only

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily admissions operations and manage the admissions team.
• Support student recruitment efforts locally and internationally.
• Oversee application review, document processing, and data integrity.
• Use CRM and admissions data to track progress and improve conversion.
• Collaborate with marketing to align outreach campaigns with enrollment goals.
• Assist in planning open houses, orientations, and recruitment events.
• Prepare admissions activity reports and enrollment updates for leadership.
• Serve as a point of contact for complex applicant cases.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Admissions.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred).
• 5+ years of admissions or enrollment experience, including 2+ in a supervisory role.
• Experience with CRM systems and student information platforms.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and handle sensitive information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Flexible to travel and work evenings or weekends as needed.

About American International University

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 university 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 AIU, visit: www.aiu.edu.kw