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Job Description
*Please be advised that this job is based in Iraq, Kurdistan
The Director of Student Affairs is responsible for providing leadership in maximizing the academic success of students through taking strategic initiatives, training programs, career services, developing extra-curricular activities, increasing visibility, and student awareness, and collaborating with faculty and staff.
- Work with the Director of Enrolment Management and other key areas at AUK on retention initiatives and various programs aimed at maximising the academic success of students (e.g. identify and develop new initiatives for student orientation, first-year student programs, probation workshops, campus engagement, and culture-building).
- Increase visibility and student awareness of all available resources, helping students to take proactive responsibility for their own educational objectives.
- Ensure that all extra-curricular programs and events meet high standards of excellence and quality regarding enhancing culture, civic engagement, and recreation.
- Recruit, train and develop Student Affairs staff, ensuring high levels of operational efficiency, effectiveness and accountability.
- Manage residence life programming.
- Work with the Director of Advancement to develop, implement, and coordinate various programs and events that include alumni, parents, and students.
- Develop and implement objectives for the unit as defined by the institutional strategic plan.
- Develop and manage the budget for the unit and partner with the President on long-range resource planning, ensuring strategic, cost-effective, and results-driven use of resources.
- Promote and enforce the Student Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics.
- Develop and implement assessment mechanisms.
- Perform other duties, responsibilities, or special projects as assigned by the President.
Skills
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree, preferably in an education-related field.
- Previous and/or current professional experience in higher education (3 years minimum preferred).
- A working knowledge of student life or other comparable experience in an educational environment (international preferred).
- Strong working knowledge and understanding of professional codes of ethics and best practices for Student Affairs professionals.
- Demonstrated commitment to the values of access, inclusion and diversity in education.
- Experience in budget creation and management.
- Excellent English interpersonal, public speaking, and writing skills.
- Proven organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in managing programs in residence life.
- Proficiency in assessment processes.
Proficiency in English and Arabic.