Jamil Funah
Lincoln,NE
Summary
Results-driven Project Director with experience in strategic planning, grand-funded budget management, and datadriven decision-making to opAmize program outcomes and operaAonal efficiency. Skilled in process improvement, complex problem-solving, change management, and organizaAonal development, with a proven ability to lead crossfuncAonal teams and manage large, high-value budgets. Adept at project evaluaAon and creaAng acAonable presentaAons that communicaAon insights and strategic roadmaps to stakeholders at all organizaAonal levels.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Director
University of Nebraska
Lincoln, NE
01.2023 - Current
- Lead the strategic development and administration of the Upward Bound Program, managing operations including staff hiring, fiscal budgeting, student recruitment, academic instruction, and grant compliance to support low-income student success
- Direct resource allocation and budget management for departmental grants totaling $1.6 million, ensuring optimal financial oversight and alignment with program objectives
- Manage and develop a team of 25 staff, fostering a knowledge-sharing culture to achieve project milestones and improve team productivity
- Spearhead project evaluation and continuous improvement using data-driven analysis, enhancing program outcomes and operational efficiency
- Delivery impactful presentations and reports to internal executive and external stakeholders, effectively communicating project progress, performance metrics, and recommendations to drive alignment
- Redesigned student recruitment and academic support processes, increasing program enrollment by X% and improved overall retention rates through data driven evaluations and strategic improvements
- Develop and implement department roadmaps integrating grant requirements while modernizing program infrastructure to align with evolving student needs and digital advancement
- Provide strategic guidance on high-impact advisory boards, hiring committees, and diverse initiatives, influencing the selection of key personnel and making recommendations for changes that affect employees and students
House Director
Beta Theta Pi UNL
Lincoln, NE
01.2022 - Current
- Manage residential operations for a facility housing 120 residents, ensuring adherence to safety protocols
- Lead contract procurement, negotiation and vendor management processes, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and budgetary goals
Lead Educational Specialist
University of Nebraska
Lincoln, NE
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Designed and implemented yearly program plans to meet objective standards with successful Annual Performance Report (APR) submission
- Conducted qualitative and quantitative assessments for project improvement, applying insights to enhance program delivery and outcomes
- Delivered presentations at schools, community organizations, universities, and stakeholder meetings to promote and programs and foster engagement
Education
Master of Educa6onal Administra6on (M.Ed. Admin) -
University of Nebraska
01.2023
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Philosophy, Minor in Psychology
University of Nebraska
01.2021
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Budget Management
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Process Improvement
- Complex Problem Solving
- Change Management
- Organizational Development
- Project Evaluation
- Team Leadership
Websites
Timeline
Project Director
University of Nebraska
01.2023 - Current
House Director
Beta Theta Pi UNL
01.2022 - Current
Lead Educational Specialist
University of Nebraska
01.2021 - 01.2023
Master of Educa6onal Administra6on (M.Ed. Admin) -
University of Nebraska
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Philosophy, Minor in Psychology
University of Nebraska
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