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Executive Vice President of Business Operations (Relocation to Kuwait Required)

American International University, Kuwait
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2025

Executive Vice President (EVP) - Business Operations

Position Overview :

The Executive Vice President (EVP) of Business Operations is a senior leader who oversees and drives the strategic and operational success of the organization. Reporting directly to the President, the EVP is responsible for supervising Vice Presidents across all divisions, including Student Affairs and Enrollment, Academic Affairs, Administration, Campus Safety, and Facilities. This individual ensures seamless collaboration and alignment across all campus-wide functions, fostering a high-performing and collaborative environment while advancing the university's strategic goals. The role also demands someone capable of rapidly learning and leading across the organization's business services and products.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership :

  • Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with organizational goals, ensuring the university's business services are innovative and efficient.
  • Supervise all Vice Presidents, ensuring their functions and initiatives align with the university's mission.

Academic Affairs Oversight :

  • Directly supervise and oversee the Academic Affairs function to ensure operational efficiency and alignment with the university’s goals, fostering synergies between academic and business functions.
  • Operational Excellence :

  • Oversee key business functions, including finance, HR, facilities, and IT, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and process optimization.
  • Lead initiatives to identify and implement best practices for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  • Leadership and Mentorship :

  • Lead, mentor, and inspire teams across business and academic units, promoting accountability, innovation, and a collaborative culture.
  • Stakeholder Engagement :

  • Build and nurture strong relationships with stakeholders, representing the university in high-level engagements and negotiations.
  • Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) is required.
  • Extensive leadership experience in business operations, with a demonstrated ability to come up to speed quickly and lead effectively across various functions.
  • Prior experience in higher education is not required .
  • Expertise in strategic planning, financial management, and process optimization.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
  • Proven ability to learn rapidly and adapt to complex organizational environments.
  • Commitment to ethical practices and fostering an inclusive workplace.
  • Position accepts unaccompanied candidates only

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