Fatima Al-Kawari
Doha
Quote
Leadership begins with learning, grows through purpose, and endures through the positive impact we leave on our institutions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
Higher education after high school
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Summary
With over ten years of experience in government institutions, I have cultivated extensive leadership and administrative expertise across academic and managerial domains, working closely with diverse student communities. I strongly believe that continuous learning is essential for advancing competencies and driving institutional improvement. I remain committed to ongoing professional growth, intending to pursue a PhD and advance into senior leadership roles within the education sector.
Education
Master of Arts - Executive Master's in Leadership
Qatar University
08.2024 - 08.2025
Leadership
Qatar Leadership Centre
01.2023 - 01.2024
BBA - Major Accounting, Minor Finance
Qatar University-College of Business & Economics
Doha 09.2008 - 01.2013
Work History
Director of Admissions
Qatar University
08.2024 - Current
• Lead five departments within the Admissions Directorate, overseeing end-to-end operations and ensuring alignment with institutional policies.
• Develop and enhance the admissions management system through automation and process optimization to improve efficiency and applicant experience.
• Represent the department in high-level university committees and strategic planning meetings, contributing to institutional decision-making and policy development.
• Design and supervise the New Student Orientation program to support student transition and engagement.
• Submit institutional enhancement proposals to the Student Affairs sector and lead initiatives that strengthen operational performance and service quality.
• Oversee staff performance and promote professional growth initiatives within the department.
Section Head of Assistive Technology and Universal
Qatar University
01.2021 - 07.2024
• Led daily operations of the Inclusion and Special Needs Support Center, ensuring business continuity and service quality.
• Established and implemented center-specific operational policies and accessibility standards aligned with Qatar's National Building Code.
• Championed the adoption of Blackboard Ally and partnered with the Office of Digital Learning to enhance digital inclusion.
• Fostered institutional and regional collaborations promoting accessibility and best practices.
• Directed performance evaluations, staff development, and recruitment to strengthen team capacity.
• Represented the center in committees with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education and partner universities.
Administrative Specialist
Qatar University
05.2018 - 12.2020
• Improved operations through unified communication channels and workflow optimization.
• Led the digital transformation of exam processes, reducing congestion and errors.
• Authored procedural manuals to ensure operational consistency and knowledge transfer.
• Supported students with disabilities and coordinated student employee management.
Mathematics Teacher
Ministry of Education and Higher Education
04.2015 - 04.2018
• Delivered mathematics instruction integrating technology and interactive learning tools.
• Supervised extracurricular activities and student development programs.
• Led community-based sustainability initiatives, including a paper recycling project promoting environmental awareness.
Certification
- Artificial Intelligence Leadership Training – Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
- Singapore Learning Journey – Civil Service College, Singapore
- Governance in the Age of Artificial Intelligence Seminar – Doha Institute for Graduate Studies
- UN Sustainable Development Goals Leadership Training – Regional Network for Social Responsibility
- Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Virtual Institute Workshop – Novak Education
- Media Relations Skills Training – Al Jazeera Media Institute
- Leadership Capacity Enhancement Program for Student Affairs Executives – Qatar University
Skills
- Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Student Recruitment
- Partnership Development
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
Languages
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Additional Information
- Conference Leadership
Led the organizing team of the First Arab Conference on Universal Design for Learning at Qatar University, bringing together leading researchers from across the Arab region to promote inclusive education. - Conference Participation
Participated in national and regional conferences on leadership, inclusion, and educational development, including events hosted by the United Nations and Qatar Leadership Centre.
Timeline
Director of Admissions
Qatar University
08.2024 - Current
Master of Arts - Executive Master's in Leadership
Qatar University
08.2024 - 08.2025
Leadership
Qatar Leadership Centre
01.2023 - 01.2024
Section Head of Assistive Technology and Universal
Qatar University
01.2021 - 07.2024
Administrative Specialist
Qatar University
05.2018 - 12.2020
Mathematics Teacher
Ministry of Education and Higher Education
04.2015 - 04.2018
BBA - Major Accounting, Minor Finance
Qatar University-College of Business & Economics
09.2008 - 01.2013
Software
Ms office
Webex\ Microsoft Teams\ Zoom
Outlook
Banner, APEX
AI productivity tools
AWARDS
- MENASA NASPA Merit Award in Collaborative Partnerships (2023)
- MENASA NASPA Merit Award in Student Success (2022)
Committee Memberships
- Actively contribute to several university and Student Affairs committees, as well as national working groups with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education
AWARDS
- MENASA NASPA Merit Award in Collaborative Partnerships (2023)
- MENASA NASPA Merit Award in Student Success (2022)
Committee Memberships
- Actively contribute to several university and Student Affairs committees, as well as national working groups with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education
AWARDS
- MENASA NASPA Merit Award in Collaborative Partnerships (2023)
- MENASA NASPA Merit Award in Student Success (2022)
Committee Memberships
- Actively contribute to several university and Student Affairs committees, as well as national working groups with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education