Joelle Zlaket
SCOTTSDALE,Arizona
Summary
Dedicated bilingual professional with a passion for the support and advancement of educational initiatives, digital transformation, innovation and entrepreneurship. With over ten years of diverse experience in a variety of roles including student recruitment, education management, human resources, program development, business development, innovation and project management. Instrumental in the development of key partnerships and supporting enrollment goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director, International Partnerships
Arizona State University
02.2021 - Current
- Developed and lead student recruitment efforts and strategy in the MENA region including sponsored students and special programs aligning with the university goals and those of the division.
- Collaborated with various sponsors and visiting student programs at the Kuwait Cultural Office, the Sultanate of Oman Embassy, Saudi Arabia Cultural Mission, Aramco, UAE Cultural Attache, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Khalifa University, among others to ensure that F-1 and J-1 sponsored students are receiving the support they need in the admissions process.
- Collaborating with the International Student Scholars Center, Study Abroad Foundation, Global Launch, Kaplan, ASU Global, Alumni Foundation, and academic units to better assist and support our incoming students throughout the admissions process.
- Advised and supported sponsored, non-students on degree programs, all admission requirements, enrollment, and I-20,F-1 and J1 visa related processes.
- Represented ASU Admissions locally and internationally in virtual and in person at through in person delegation visits, family visits, recruitment fairs, high schools, and panels collaborating with Education USA, UAE ADEK, Ministry of Higher Education in Saudi Arabia, Aramco, KFUPM, CIS, FPP, and NAFSA among other networks.
Project Manager
IDEAS Lebanon
04.2018 - 12.2021
- Designed, presented and obtained approval from the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Telecommunications in Lebanon for pilot project to teach STEAM activities in Lebanese Public Schools.
- Engaged and secured 20 pro-bono private sector partners to teach STEM to students.
- Managed and developed different relationships ranging from the Prime Minister's Office, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Telecommunications, Universities, schools, and private sector partners.
- Served as a liaison between the Prime Minister's Office protocol department and private sector to secure Patronage from the PM and hold events such as Hult Prize's Change Maker Award and EBRD's program launching.
- Recruited and managed student interns for the Serail Internship Program.
- Recruited, managed and supported Prime Minister Office partners for the Summer of Innovation Program.
- Served as a Mentor and Judge for several youth entrepreneurship competitions.
- Researched entrepreneurship ecosystem in Lebanon in coordination with the Prime Ministers Office to determine circular 331c funding impacts.
Director
Codi
08.2016 - 04.2018
- Lead, and established over 20 external partnerships for student recruitment and partnerships for life skills portfolio.
- Developed life skills portfolio for students, mentored and supported students in their journey through the program
- Led recruitment efforts in partnership with NGOs, and across all target communities (refugee and local) throughout Lebanon.
- Represented Codi (Arabic Speaking role) in all live national Television and Radio programs.
- Translated for students when being interviewed for media articles.
- Identified key pipelines for student recruitment and student career placement.
- Served as an educational consultant to the Shams initiative in Amman, Jordan to Simplon and UNHCR.
- Assisted with grant writing and fundraising efforts to secure funding and sustain program long-term.
Education
No Degree - International Relations and Affairs
Notre Dame University, NDU
Jeita, LebanonBachelor of Arts - Political Science
Arizona State University
Tempe05.2008
Certificate - International Studies
Arizona State University
Tempe2008
Skills
- Microsoft Office, Google Drive & Salesforce
- Communication
- Staff Management
- Training and Development
- Educational Strategies
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Project Management
- Employee Coaching and Mentoring
- Enrollment Requirements
- Industry Partnerships
- Public Speaking
Additional Information
- ASU Sun Award 2022 & 2023- Pope John Paul II Service Award - Vatican: Pope John Paul II Nov 2004 Joelle Zlaket - Teller of the Month Award - Wells Fargo Bank Mar 2004 Courage Award - Wells Fargo Award May 2005
Languages
Arabic
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Assistant Director, International Partnerships
Arizona State University
02.2021 - Current
Project Manager
IDEAS Lebanon
04.2018 - 12.2021
Director
Codi
08.2016 - 04.2018
No Degree - International Relations and Affairs
Notre Dame University, NDU
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Arizona State University
Certificate - International Studies
Arizona State University
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