Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Registrar - American University of Kuwait / AUK

The American University of Kuwait (AUK) is seeking a highly motivated, innovative, and detail-oriented candidate to serve in the capacity of University Registrar.

Qualification:    
    Bachelor's Degree required from an accredited institution, Master's degree preferred.
    A minimum of five years' experience as a University Registrar or Associate Registrar (preferred).
    Extensive and progressive experience in a Registration and Records office overseeing areas to include class scheduling, transcript processing, catalog preparation, records retention, evaluation and graduation, and preparation of enrollment statistics.
    Knowledge of student web-based applications and Banner student information system.
    Knowledge and experience with academic planning and management systems, including web-based registration, grade entry and degree audit.
    Experience in an academic setting and working as part of a multi-cultural team.

Other Skills:
    Familiarity with AACRAO policies and guidelines.
    Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
    Solid organization and project management skills.
    Sound judgment and integrity.
    Ability to communicate and interact effectively with students, faculty, staff and all constituencies involved in registration and records.
    Possess the ability to establish a positive and productive working relationship with students.
    Effective negation, mediation and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities:    
AUK was founded in 2004 as a liberal arts college seeking to instill the values of liberal education in all of its graduates.  The educational, cultural, and administrative structure, methods and standards of AUK are based on the American model of higher learning. The language of instruction is English. AUK has a cooperative agreement with Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire, under which Dartmouth advises and assists AUK and by which students and faculty exchanges are facilitated.  More information can be found at http://www.auk.edu.kw.

The University Registrar reports to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and provides vision, leadership and strategic management oversight for all activities within the Office of the Registrar.  In addition to the above, the University Registrar is responsible for:

    Course scheduling, final examination scheduling, student registration, and transfer credit evaluation;
    Preparations for commencement, audit of students' progress towards degree completion, degree certification, and transcripts;
    The integrity, security and privacy of student records and monitoring the student records¢€™ database;
    The retention, retrieval and control of all academic records for AUK students and alumni;
    Accurate and efficient service to members of the campus community including faculty, administration and external agencies as required;
    The functionality, integrity and confidentiality of the University's student information system as it relates to registration functions;
    Assessing and improving the services of the Registrar's Office inclusive of reviewing, and developing departmental policies and procedures;
    Data and management reports as requested;
    Leadership, training, and supervision for an office staff of eight professionals;
    Membership of various university committees to include as an ex-officio member to the University Curriculum Committee.

How to Apply:
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their curriculum vitae, along with a letter of interest and the names and contact details of three referees.  This position will remain open until filled.

Information should be sent to: careers@auk.edu.kw no later than May 15, 2014.  Only qualified candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview.  International candidates will be interviewed via video conferencing or Skype.

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