Areeba Khalid
Valley Stream,NY
Summary
Dynamic higher education administrator with expertise in student recruitment, program development, and academic advising. Effective at leading cross-functional teams and forging partnerships to enhance enrollment and program success. Utilizes data-driven insights to improve student outcomes and streamline operations. Committed to promoting an inclusive academic environment and advancing institutional goals through strategic leadership.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Admissions Counselor
University Admissions
Garden City, NY
01.2023 - Current
- Strategic Recruitment & Admissions: Proven expertise in recruiting and admitting diverse student populations, enhancing application processes to boost enrollment rates, and guiding complex enrollment procedures.
- Application Evaluation & Course Credit Transfer: Skilled in evaluating applications, determining course equivalencies, and ensuring program alignment, which facilitates smooth credit transfers.
- Relationship Building & Stakeholder Engagement: Effective at developing and maintaining relationships with educational partners, including school counselors and external collaborators like University Hub and AUI, enhancing recruitment outcomes.
- Public Speaking & Representation: Experienced in representing the university at high-profile events, delivering presentations, and increasing program visibility and interest through targeted outreach.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilized data analysis to inform strategic admissions decisions and identify areas for process improvement, supporting overall program development.
- Student Support & Counseling: Provided comprehensive support to admitted students, from application review and transcript evaluation to counseling on course selection and registration, ensuring a smooth transition and successful integration into university programs.
- Digital Tools & Remote Work: Proficient in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, Slate, eProcurement, and SAAS for effective remote work and collaboration.
Representative
Human Resources of Adelphi University
Garden City, NY
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Enhanced HR processes and improved employee satisfaction through managing various HR functions like recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations
- Collaborated with various university departments to optimize service delivery and operations.
- Conducted recruitment activities such as job postings, interviewing candidates, and reference checks.
- Created and implemented employee onboarding processes, including new hire paperwork, orientation materials, and training programs.
Research Intern
Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA
06.2018 - 01.2022
- Contributed to high-impact publications and presentations through advanced research in photomedicine
- Conducted data analysis and offered research support to drive project development.
- Drafted manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
Graduate Assistant
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Assisted with data analysis for academic research, providing valuable input for the development of strategic insights and recommendations to enhance program effectiveness.
Research Assistant
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Contributed to academic research and publications by providing support for mathematical modeling projects.
- Contributed ideas and suggestions regarding potential new areas of inquiry based on current trends in the field.
Student Technologist
Faculty Center for Professional Excellence, Adelphi University
Garden City, NY
03.2020 - 08.2021
- Developed, managed, and streamlined technological initiatives for academic support to facilitate improved engagement between faculty and students.
- Configured new equipment for users, including installation of operating systems, applications and peripherals.
Research Assistant
Wright Research Lab, Adelphi University
Garden City, NY
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Collaborated on research projects focusing on physics, leading to the inclusion of findings in scientific publications and presentations.
- Provided support for faculty members with grant applications related to research projects.
- Gathered data from various sources, including online databases, libraries, and interviews with experts.
Student Representative
Human Resources of Adelphi University
Garden City, NY
09.2017 - 03.2020
- Represented student interests in HR meetings, contributing to policy development and student support initiatives.
- Acted as a liaison between faculty members and student body when needed.
- Organized student activities such as workshops, seminars, conferences and other events.
Research Assistant
Harvard-MIT Summer Institute
Boston, MA
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Supported cutting-edge research projects, adding value to poster presentations and academic discussions.
- Performed routine checks on sensitive lab equipment to achieve consistent and high-performing functionality.
- Presented experimental findings in presentations with graphs, charts and other visual aids.
- Used scientific method to assist colleagues and supervisors with experiments.
Counselor
Brooklyn Chinese American Association
Brooklyn, NY
09.2015 - 09.2017
- Delivered counseling services and community support, leading to improved engagement and outreach initiatives.
- Created a positive learning environment that was conducive to student success.
Education
M.S. in Applied Mathematics & Data Science -
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY08-2021
B.S. in Mathematics -
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY12-2020
Skills
- Enrollment Management & Admissions
- Academic Application & Credit Analysis
- Community & Educational Partnership Development
- Professional Public Speaking & University Advocacy
- Enhanced Customer Support & Academic Guidance
- Technological Proficiency & Remote Collaboration
- Analytical Skills & Insightful Decision-Making
- Investigative Research & Analytical Evaluation
- Proactive Leadership & Organizational Strategy
- Efficient Organizational & Coordination Abilities
- Comprehensive Student Counseling Services
- Detailed Academic Transcript Assessment
- Personalized Counseling Techniques
- Therapeutic & Conflict Resolution Skills
- Effective Conflict Management & Resolution
Awards
- McDonagh Family Scholarship – Adelphi University (2020)
- Presidential Scholarship Award – Adelphi University (2017-2021)
- Dean’s Scholarship Award – Adelphi University (2017-2021)
- Math/Science Initiative Award – Adelphi University (2017-2021)
- Sigma Pi Sigma, Society of Physics Students, PhysCon Chapter Award (2019)
- Honorable Mention – Adelphi University Research Conference (2019)
- Sigma Pi Sigma, Society of Physics Students, Reporter Award (2019)
- People’s Choice Award – Best Poster Presentation: Harvard-MIT Summer Institute (2018)
Publications
- Malaria Detection Accelerated: Combing a High-Throughput NanoZoomer Platform with a ParasiteMacro Algorithm, Ashraf S#, Khalid A#, Devos A, Feng Y, Hasan T, Pathogens, 2020, Ashraf S, Khalid A
- REAP (Rapid Elimination of Active Plasmodium): A photodynamic strategy exploiting intrinsic kinetics of the parasite to combat severe malaria, Ashraf S, Khalid A, Kuriakose J, Palanisami A, Feng Y, Hasan T, Journal of Photochemistry & Photobiology, B: Biology, 2021
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Urdu
Native/ Bilingual
References
- Mike Myers, 516.877.3101, Director of Graduate Admissions, Adelphi University
- Tayyaba Hasan, PhD, 617.726.6996, Professor of Dermatology, Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Harvard Medical School
- Matthew Curinga, Ed.D, 917.335.0829, Associate Professor, College of Education and Health Sciences, Adelphi University
Timeline
Admissions Counselor
University Admissions
01.2023 - Current
Representative
Human Resources of Adelphi University
02.2022 - 01.2023
Graduate Assistant
Adelphi University
12.2020 - 08.2021
Research Assistant
Adelphi University
12.2020 - 08.2021
Student Technologist
Faculty Center for Professional Excellence, Adelphi University
03.2020 - 08.2021
Research Assistant
Wright Research Lab, Adelphi University
10.2018 - 03.2020
Research Intern
Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Harvard Medical School
06.2018 - 01.2022
Research Assistant
Harvard-MIT Summer Institute
06.2018 - 08.2018
Student Representative
Human Resources of Adelphi University
09.2017 - 03.2020
Counselor
Brooklyn Chinese American Association
09.2015 - 09.2017
M.S. in Applied Mathematics & Data Science -
Adelphi University
B.S. in Mathematics -
Adelphi University