American International University Announces Multiple Job KUWAIT CITY: The American International University (AIU), a private higher education institution in Kuwait, has announced multiple employment opportunities across its academic, information technology, marketing and communications, human resources, and executive administration departments. The vacancies offer opportunities for qualified professionals with relevant educational backgrounds and professional experience to explore careers in the higher education sector.
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The advertised positions include Social Media Officer, Web Developer & Designer / SEO Specialist, Director of the Foundation Program, Executive Administrative Assistant in the President’s Office, HR Business Advisor, Mandoub, and Talent Acquisition Specialist.
The openings cover a range of professional backgrounds, including digital marketing, web development, search engine optimisation, academic management, executive support, recruitment, employee relations, and government documentation. Applicants should carefully review the qualifications, experience requirements, language skills, and any local-candidate restrictions specified for each position before applying.
About the American International University
The American International University is a private institution established in Kuwait in 2019. It offers undergraduate programmes in Engineering and Computing, Architecture and Design, Business, Arts and Sciences, and Education. The university delivers its programmes in English and follows the American model of higher education.
According to the institution’s recruitment information, AIU serves a community of more than 4,000 students. The university is also implementing its RISE Strategy 2026–2030, a five-year institutional transformation strategy focused on research development, international accreditation, student success, employability, and community engagement.
The university’s recruitment opportunities span both academic and non-academic functions. While some roles focus on specialised technical knowledge, others require leadership experience, strong communication skills, administrative expertise, or a background in human resources.
1. Social Media Officer – Branding & Communications
Location: Saad Al Abdullah, Jahra, Kuwait
Department: Branding & Communications
Classification: Institutional Support
Reports to: Manager – Digital Marketing
Key responsibilities
The Social Media Officer will research viral trends, emerging content formats, platform developments, and best practices to identify opportunities for engaging audiences. The role involves developing creative content concepts for university events, academic activities, student life, institutional campaigns, announcements, and achievements.
The selected candidate will create social media designs using Canva, CapCut, and other suitable design and video-editing tools. The officer will also plan, film, and coordinate short-form videos for Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and other relevant platforms.
Live event coverage is another important responsibility. This includes publishing stories, reels, short videos, and real-time updates during university activities, ceremonies, and special events. The officer will coordinate with the Events team and other departments to collect information about upcoming programmes, student achievements, academic milestones, and institutional initiatives.
The position also requires the management and execution of approved content calendars across social media platforms. The successful applicant will prepare captions, promotional copy, and social media messages in both English and Arabic, ensuring that content remains consistent with the university’s brand identity.
Additional responsibilities include monitoring engagement, responding to comments and messages when required, escalating enquiries to the appropriate departments, tracking content performance, reviewing analytics, and recommending improvements based on audience insights. Photography and content collection during campus events will also form part of the role.
Qualifications and experience
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Media, Journalism, Public Relations, Digital Marketing, or a related discipline.
A minimum of two years of relevant experience in social media management, digital marketing, content creation, communications, or a similar role is required. Candidates should have experience managing social media accounts for an organisation, brand, university, or comparable institution.
Practical experience producing Reels, TikTok videos, Stories, and other short-form social media content is important. Applicants should also be familiar with event coverage, content calendars, and coordination with internal teams, designers, photographers, and videographers.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Arabic are required. Candidates should understand major social media platforms and demonstrate proficiency in Canva, CapCut, or comparable creative tools. Strong copywriting, storytelling, photography, basic video production, organisation, time management, and analytical skills will be valuable for the role.
Interested candidates can review the full job description and submit their applications through the official university recruitment portal.
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2. Web Developer & Designer / SEO Specialist
Location: Saad Al Abdullah, Jahra, Kuwait
Department: Digital Transformation & Information Technology
AIU is recruiting a Web Developer & Designer / SEO Specialist to manage and improve the university’s public website and related web platforms. This position combines website development, visual design, user experience, search engine optimisation, digital analytics, technical maintenance, security, and performance improvement.
The role is particularly relevant to professionals who can handle the complete website lifecycle, from technical development and interface design to content optimisation, analytics, and ongoing maintenance. The university has stated that the position is not restricted to a single content management system, programming language, framework, or development platform.
The successful candidate may recommend WordPress, a custom-developed website, or another suitable modern technology stack based on the institution’s requirements for maintainability, security, performance, scalability, and usability.
Key responsibilities
The Web Developer & Designer / SEO Specialist will develop, maintain, and optimise the university’s website and associated web platforms. Responsibilities include managing content management systems, integrations, APIs, security measures, website performance, troubleshooting, and technical documentation.
The selected professional must ensure that the website functions properly across desktop computers, tablets, and mobile devices. Responsive design, accessibility, cross-browser compatibility, and reliable website performance will be important elements of the role.
The position also includes creating modern, brand-aligned website designs, wireframes, prototypes, and user interfaces. The candidate will maintain consistency in navigation, typography, visual presentation, and user experience while identifying improvements based on analytics, feedback, and established web standards.
Search engine optimisation will be a major component of the position. Duties include technical and on-page SEO, content optimisation, metadata management, URL optimisation, internal linking, image optimisation, and structured data. The officer will monitor indexing, crawlability, redirects, broken links, and Core Web Vitals to support website quality and organic visibility.
Required qualifications
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Web Development, Digital Media, Design, or a related field.
A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in website development, web design, SEO, or the management of production websites is required. Candidates must provide a strong portfolio demonstrating professional web design, UI/UX capabilities, and production website development.
Practical experience managing SEO and website analytics for public-facing websites is also required. Applicants should have strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, databases, APIs, responsive web technologies, content management systems, and custom website development.
Experience with Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and Google Tag Manager is important. Candidates should also demonstrate knowledge of technical SEO, on-page SEO, keyword research, and search performance.
Professionals with the required technical, creative, and SEO experience can access the official vacancy details below.
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3. Director of the Foundation Program
Department: Foundation Program
Classification: Academic Affairs
Reports to: Vice President for Academic Affairs
Location: Jahra, Kuwait
The American International University is seeking an experienced academic professional to lead its Foundation Program. The Director will provide strategic and operational leadership for preparatory education in English and Mathematics, helping students develop the knowledge, skills, and academic confidence required to progress into credit-bearing university courses.
The Foundation Program supports students who need additional preparation before entering degree-level studies. In addition to English and Mathematics, the programme incorporates relevant academic and study skills components to improve students’ readiness for higher education.
The Director will oversee programme planning, faculty coordination, curriculum quality, student progression, academic monitoring, and continuous improvement. The position requires a combination of academic expertise, leadership experience, programme management skills, and a strong commitment to student success.
Key responsibilities
The Director will supervise the day-to-day operations of the English and Mathematics preparatory programmes, including relevant study skills components.
The successful candidate will oversee course scheduling, faculty coordination, teaching assignments, and programme logistics. Monitoring student performance, progression, and retention data will be an essential part of the job.
Coordination with Admissions, Academic Advising, Student Support, and other university units will help students transition into their degree programmes and progress successfully through their studies.
The role also involves overseeing designated learning spaces, laboratories, instructional resources, and other programme-related facilities. The Director will promote continuous improvement in curriculum design, teaching methods, assessment practices, and student support.
Other duties include preparing programme reports, maintaining documentation, supporting faculty development, monitoring instructional quality, and representing the Foundation Program on relevant committees.
Qualifications and experience
Applicants must hold a PhD in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, Mathematics, Education, or a related discipline.
At least five years of relevant experience in higher education is required, preferably in foundation, preparatory, or developmental education programmes. Candidates must also have experience in academic leadership, programme management, and faculty coordination.
Qualified academic leaders can review the full position details and application requirements on the university’s official recruitment website.
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4. Executive Administrative Assistant – President’s Office
Department: Head Office Administration
Location: Kuwait
Employment type: Full-time, on-site
The American International University is looking for a highly organised and professional Executive Administrative Assistant to support the day-to-day operations of the President’s Office.
The role requires a professional who can work closely with senior leadership, university departments, external stakeholders, and visitors while maintaining confidentiality, accuracy, and a high standard of administrative support.
The successful candidate will help ensure that executive activities, meetings, strategic priorities, and institutional reporting processes are coordinated efficiently.
Key responsibilities
The Executive Administrative Assistant will manage the President’s calendar, appointments, meetings, and scheduling priorities. The role includes coordinating executive leadership meetings and Board meetings, preparing agendas, presentations, reports, and minutes, and following up on decisions and assigned actions.
The selected candidate will act as a key liaison between the President’s Office, university departments, senior administrators, external stakeholders, and guests.
Preparing the university’s monthly reports is another important responsibility.
The successful applicant will help process expenses, invoices, approvals, and supporting documents.
Qualifications and experience
Applicants must hold a master’s degree in a relevant field. A PhD in a relevant discipline will be an advantage.
The university requires five to seven years of relevant professional experience, preferably in executive administration, higher education, or a similar institutional environment. Proven experience supporting a senior executive, President, CEO, or university leader is expected.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Arabic are required. Candidates should have a strong understanding of administrative processes, follow-up procedures, institutional coordination, and confidential record management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is important. Working knowledge of SharePoint and digital document management systems is also required, while experience with project management tools will be beneficial.
Applicants with executive administrative experience and the required qualifications can apply through the official link below.
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5. HR Business Advisor – Local Candidates Only
Department: Human Resources
Classification: Admin Support
Reports to: Manager – Talent Acquisition & Employee Relations
Location: Jahra, Kuwait
The American International University is recruiting an HR Business Advisor to strengthen communication and coordination between the Human Resources department and the university’s assigned departments. The role is designed for an HR professional who can support employees and departmental leaders across attendance management, leave administration, recruitment, employee relations, onboarding, and offboarding.
Important: The vacancy is explicitly listed as Local Candidates Only. Applicants should check the official posting carefully to confirm their eligibility before applying.
Key responsibilities
The HR Business Advisor will act as a point of contact for employees in assigned departments and help ensure that HR procedures are followed consistently. The position includes tracking attendance records, maintaining accurate information, monitoring leave requests, and ensuring compliance with university policies and regulations.
The successful candidate will handle resignation cases and lead termination meetings professionally, in accordance with university requirements. The role also involves participating in recruitment activities, identifying potential candidates, and helping departments meet their staffing needs.
The advisor will collaborate with the wider HR team to align human resources activities with departmental objectives. Leading onboarding and offboarding processes will be another key responsibility, ensuring smooth transitions for new employees and departing staff members.
Maintaining strong working relationships with departmental and divisional leaders is important. The selected candidate will serve as a liaison between these leaders and the Human Resources department, supporting communication, resolving routine HR matters, and facilitating effective coordination.
Education and experience
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. An HR certification will be preferred.
A minimum of six years of HR experience is required, ideally in higher education or a comparable working environment.
Eligible local candidates can find the complete requirements and submit an application using the official link.
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6. Mandoub – Human Resources
Location: Jahra, Kuwait
The American International University is seeking a Mandoub to manage and follow up on government documentation, institutional permits, employee residency procedures, work permits, civil IDs, and other official transactions.
The position supports the university’s Human Resources operations by ensuring that required documents are processed, renewed, tracked, and maintained in accordance with applicable government procedures and regulations.
This opportunity is relevant to candidates with experience in government relations, immigration and labour office procedures, employee documentation, and administrative work in an educational institution.
Key responsibilities
The Mandoub will process employment and residency visas and track their extensions, cancellations, or transfers as required. The position also involves processing, monitoring, and renewing company-related permits, authorised signatory documents, and licences.
The successful candidate will coordinate the issuance and cancellation of work permits, government health insurance, medical test appointments, fingerprint registration, and civil IDs.
The role requires follow-up on documents and coordination with relevant stakeholders regarding Private Universities Council approvals and renewals for university staff.
The Mandoub will also work with the HR department to register and cancel Kuwaiti employees with the Social Security authorities. Keeping up to date with changes in laws, regulations, forms, formats, and administrative procedures is another important responsibility. The selected candidate must communicate relevant updates to the Human Resources department.
Additional duties include obtaining quarterly sponsorship reports from the immigration or labour office, checking sponsorship records, submitting the necessary supporting documents, and coordinating employee departure and exit formalities after visa cancellation.
Qualifications and experience
Applicants must hold a diploma and have at least three years of experience in an educational institution.
Candidates should understand labour office procedures, immigration-related processes, government regulations, and the administrative requirements involved in issuing licences and other official documents.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic are required. The university is also looking for candidates with attention to detail, confidentiality, time-management skills, flexibility, and the ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities.
Problem-solving, follow-up, and coordination skills will be important for managing documentation and completing official transactions on time.
Candidates with relevant administrative and government-procedure experience can review the full vacancy details through the official recruitment page.
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7. Talent Acquisition Specialist
Department: Human Resources
Reports to: Manager – Talent Acquisition & Employee Relations
Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait
The American International University is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage recruitment activities and help the institution attract qualified professionals for its workforce requirements.
The position covers the full recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, coordination with hiring managers, employment offers, recruitment documentation, and candidate communication. The successful candidate will work with different departments to understand staffing needs and support timely, effective hiring decisions.
This opportunity is suitable for experienced recruitment professionals with strong sourcing skills, knowledge of applicant tracking systems, and the ability to coordinate multiple vacancies at the same time.
Qualifications and experience
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and have a minimum of six years of recruitment experience. Experience in international recruitment or the higher education sector will be preferred.
Candidates should have experience preparing job advertisements and employment contracts. Familiarity with labour regulations and recruitment compliance requirements will be an advantage.
Interested recruitment professionals can review the full job description and submit their applications through the official university careers page.
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Overview of the Available Job Vacancies
| No. | Job Title | Department | Main Requirements | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Social Media Officer | Branding & Communications | Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and two years of relevant experience; English and Arabic communication skills | APPLY NOW |
| 2 | Web Developer & Designer / SEO Specialist | Digital Transformation & Information Technology | Relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree, at least five years of professional experience, and a strong portfolio | APPLY NOW |
| 3 | Director of the Foundation Program | Foundation Program / Academic Affairs | PhD in a relevant discipline, at least five years of relevant higher education experience, and academic leadership experience | APPLY NOW |
| 4 | Executive Administrative Assistant – President’s Office | Head Office Administration | Master’s degree, five to seven years of relevant experience, and strong English and Arabic skills | APPLY NOW |
| 5 | HR Business Advisor | Human Resources | Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field; six years of HR experience; local candidates only | APPLY NOW |
| 6 | Mandoub | Human Resources | Diploma and at least three years of experience in an educational institution; knowledge of government procedures | APPLY NOW |
| 7 | Talent Acquisition Specialist | Human Resources | Bachelor’s degree and at least six years of recruitment experience | APPLY NOW |
Official university website: https://www.aiu.edu.kw/
Explore the vacancies and apply through the relevant official links listed above.
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