**Director of Student Affairs** Location: *On\-site* in Kuwait, Relocation Required, Assistance Provided Note: Position open to *unaccompanied* candidates only **Overview:** This senior role oversees student services, activities, and associated facilities (gym, student engagement, career services), supporting academic goals, student retention, and discipline for non\-academic violations. **Responsibilities:** * Serve on senior staff, participating in decision\-making and policy development. * Lead student services and activities, including orientation, gym, career services, student organizations, leadership programs, major events, and traditions. * Manage and evaluate facilities, programs and staff. * Implement student leadership training, risk management, and campus policy education. * Collaborate with departments and analyze data to enhance student and faculty engagement. * Oversee the student employment program, working with HR on training and evaluation. * Advise student organizations and manage sensitive issues professionally. * Coordinate with Academic Advisors and the Testing Office to support new and at\-risk students, and those needing remedial services. * Publish the student handbook and manage the student events calendar, working with Marketing \& Communications. * Implement technology solutions to support Student Affairs programs. * Hire, train, and evaluate staff, setting performance objectives and managing reviews. * Manage the departmental budget and oversee student organization finances. * Represent Student Affairs in committees and other capacities as needed. **Skills:** * Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills. * Knowledge of university structure, policies, and student success initiatives. * Expertise in student development, programming, and technology applications. * Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and handle confidential information. * Experience in strategic planning and working with diverse student populations. * Ability to lead and evaluate staff, with flexibility for evening and weekend work. **Experience \& Education:** * Master’s in Higher Education Administration/Student Personnel or related field. * 3–5 years in Student Affairs, including student activities, staff supervision, and budget management. * Experience with research, data analysis, and policy development in higher education.