Masoud Juya
Higher Education
Concord,California
Summary
Dynamic and strategic leader with over 10 years of experience in academic administration, adept at planning, organizing, and evaluating academic programs within higher education settings. Demonstrates a proven track record of providing exemplary leadership to faculty and staff, fostering high-quality educational services, and enhancing student success. Skilled in supervising and evaluating a diverse team of full-time and part-time faculty, classified personnel, and student workers. Deeply committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and anti-racism initiatives, ensuring a respectful and equitable campus environment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co-founder and Head of Board of Trustees
Herat-e-Bastan Teacher Training College
Herat, Afghanistan
01.2013 - 03.2023
- Developed and implemented business plan and built a team of investors and entrepreneurs to secure capital funding for the establishment of the institution.
- Conducted market research to assess potential opportunities for new educational programs and services.
- Performed regular quality assurance checks on delivery of educational services.
- Developed clear mission, vision and culture for the institution as foundation for growth, branding and development of employee culture.
- Due to the effective performance and visionary leadership, HTTC achieved the top ranking among teacher training colleges in Afghanistan in 2018.
Founding President
Afghanistan Center for Entrepreneurship and Development - ACED
Herat, Afghanistan
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Built a multi-disciplinary team of development experts, researchers, business professionals, and thinkers to collaborate on the development portfolios and programs for Afghanistan.
- Facilitated the creation of a mission statement, goals, and objectives.
- Hired, trained and mentored over 50 staff members to maximize productivity.
- Prepared reports on organizational performance for review by board members and other stakeholders.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to non-profit and business organizations.
- Established relationships with key stakeholders to build support for organization's initiatives.
- Cultivated positive relationships with media outlets to promote awareness of the organization's activities.
- Analyzed data collected from surveys or studies to identify areas needing improvement or growth opportunities.
- Secured a 100-acre land acquisition for AI Tech development through strategic partnerships with local businesses, with aspirations to collaborate with industry leaders such as Google.
Business Instructor
Professional Development Institute - American University of Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan
03.2019 - 10.2021
- Collaborated with a team at the Professional Development Institute (PDI) to assist senior business leaders in Afghanistan in establishing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), enhancing business operations, and fostering growth.
- Taught various courses in statistics, business ethics, project management, organizational behavior, and leadership to a diverse student body, including government and business institution employees in Kabul, Afghanistan.
- Assessed student learning outcomes through written assignments, exams, and presentations.
- Monitored progress of each student by providing individual feedback throughout the semester.
- Received positive evaluation reports indicating high satisfaction rates.
- Was selected to represent the faculty on the Strategic Committee of the university.
Faculty Instructor
Swiss UMEF University of Afghanistan
Kabul
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Instructed classes in a variety of topics including operations management, leadership, organizational behavior, marketing etc.
- Planned and prepared course syllabi, lesson plans, lectures, and activities to facilitate student learning.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in the learning process.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design curricula that met educational standards.
- Awarded the Teaching Excellence Award in recognition of outstanding instructional achievements.
Co-founder and President
Kahkashan-e-Sharq University - KSU
Herat, Afghanistan
07.2012 - 01.2016
- Strategically led a team of over 200 faculty and staff to foster an equitable and responsive environment, driving the achievement of organizational goals.
- Formulated and implemented strategic long-range plans for institutional growth, achieving a 60% annual increase in student enrollment for three consecutive years.
- Implemented cost-saving measures throughout all areas of the organization.
- Revitalized business plans and realigned company objectives to increase overall growth.
- Analyzed customer feedback to improve educational services.
- Delivered speeches and attended industry conferences to promote company image and engage with communities.
- KSU ranked among the top 10 (out of 130) higher education institutions in academic excellence and student learning outcomes across the country.
Program Development Director
Bakhtar Development Network
Kabul, Afghanistan
06.2011 - 02.2012
- Led a team of 2000 staff addressing organizational, professional and individual goals and needs.
- Successfully managed multi-million-dollar projects across five provinces in Afghanistan receiving recognition from the executive branch.
- Assessed employee performance against established benchmarks or targets.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.
- Directed a team of grant writers in successfully crafting and submitting project proposals and grant applications, securing essential funding from donors.
- Represented the institution to Afghan government, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the World Bank and other national and international partners.
Teaching & Faculty Assistant
Brandeis University
Waltham, Massachusetts
05.2010 - 05.2011
- Facilitated instruction in a course focused on negotiation and conflict resolution.
- Contributed to the development of curriculum, syllabus, and course content.
- Conducted ongoing student assessments throughout the course duration
- Achieved high levels of student satisfaction.
- Chosen to represent students before the Heller School's Board of Regents.
Founder and Director
Herat-e-Bastan Training Center - HTC
Herat, Afghanistan
01.1997 - 07.2009
- Established HTC and spearheaded its operations over a decade, significantly expanding its reach to serve 2,500 students and becoming the premier training school across five provinces in West Afghanistan
- Represented HTC within academic circles and civil society, cultivating a reputation for the school characterized by integrity, service, and continuous growth.
- Facilitated the successful completion of certification programs for over 15,000 students at HTC.
- HTC and along with our established university received recognition on the BBC World Service's 'Extraordinary Stories from around the World'.
Research Assistant and Translator
Columbia University
New York, New York
02.2007 - 06.2008
- Disseminated baseline demographic data to the education staff, facilitating their understanding of the research objectives.
- Participated in seminars with the research team, contributing to discussions on the roles of research.
- Provided research assistance, training, and translation support as needed.
- Recognized for exemplary teamwork and invaluable collaboration.
Co-founder and President
the Union of Private Educational Centers UPEC
Herat, Afghanistan
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Established the Union with a team of responsible citizens leveraging resources to manage reform in education across Herat province.
- Developed policies and guidelines for reform to over 100 private educational centers.
- Led the senior administration team and represented the Union to the government, civil society, and local development actors.
- Directed and delivered strategic leadership to over a hundred private training centers throughout the province, enhancing their effectiveness and operational efficiency.
- Championed and set benchmarks for academic excellence and equity throughout the province, earning widespread recognition for these efforts.
Human Resources and Capacity Building Manager
Agency for Rehabilitation and Energy Conservation for Afghanistan - AREA
Herat, Afghanistan
03.2001 - 12.2005
- Developed and implemented HR practices, training, recruitment, goal setting and achievements across the institution.
- Trained newly hired lecturers in teaching methodology and related language skills.
- Assigned, prioritized, and delegated tasks and responsibility to departmental employees managing division of labor.
- Delivered outstanding customer support by efficiently resolving complaints, demonstrating exceptional customer service skills.
- Expanded the center's educational access, growing student enrollment from an initial 150 to over 2,000 students.
Education
PhD - Higher Education Administration
University of North Texas, College of Education
12.2023
Master of Science - Health and Nonprofit Business Administration
Brandeis University, Heller School for Policy & M.
05.2011
Skills
- Leadership and Strategic Visioning
- Supervisory and Empowerment Skills
- Program and Budget Management
- Operations Management
- Policy and Compliance Enforcement
- Business Development
- Stakeholder Communication
- Recruiting and Training
- Talent Recruitment
- Professional Development and Training
- Culturally-Inclusive Teaching and Learning Practices
- Equity-Minded Online Education Planning
- Communication and Collaboration
- Analytical and Research Skills
- Interpersonal and Intercultural Skills
- Customer Relations
- Partnership Development
Certification
- Advanced Translation
- GRE & TOEFL
- California Driver's License
Accomplishments
- Fulbright Scholarship Award for PhD study in the United States, 2017
- Fulbright Scholarship Award for master's study in the United States, 2009
- Sillerman Prize for Innovation in Philanthropy, MA, USA, 2010
- Gold Medal Award for Critical Writing, Herat, AFG, 2005
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Persian
Native/ Bilingual
German
Limited
Arabic
Limited
Publications
- Juya, M. (in press). The syllabus as a roadmap to success. In C. Harrington's Keeping us engaged: Student stories (and research-based evidence) on what works and why. 2nd edition. Routledge.
- Juya, M. (2020). The Collegiate Experience of Female International Graduate Students from Muslim Countries in a U.S. Research University. Journal of Science and Research of Kahkashan-e-Sharq University (KSU), 7, 20 – 40.
- Juya, M., Mahmoodi, S., & Sadeqi A. (2017). Baseline Study of Learning for Life Research Project. World Vision Afghanistan.
- Juya, M. (2012). Review of the book Wash Your Eyes: A critique of the extreme interpretation of religion, by M. Moheq. Taleeah Social Institutio
Professional Conferences and Speaking Engagements
- NAFSA 2024 Annual Conference & Expo: "Resilience, Renewal and Community"; Presenting research on "Collegiate Experiences of Female Undergraduate Students at an Afghan University", New Orleans, Louisiana, May 28–31, 2024.
- “Envisioning the Woke Academy”, Association of the Study of Higher Education, Tampa Bay, Florida, USA, November 15–17, 2018.
- “Innovations in Civic Engagement: Harnessing Data for the Public Good, Fulbright Enrichment Seminar”, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA, March 22–25, 2018.
- “Fulbright Gateway Orientation”, Northern Illinois University, Chicago, Illinois, August 14–18, 2017.
- “High-tech, Interactive Social Entrepreneurship Forum Conference”, Tech Forum Central Asia (TFCA 2012), Kimep University, Almaty, Kazakhstan, June 14–16, 2012.
- “Afghan Leadership Conference”, Hinsdale, IL, USA, September 22–26, 2010.
- “Global Challenges, Local Solutions: Fostering Change through Social Entrepreneurship”, Fulbright Enrichment Seminar, Providence, Rhode Island, USA, March 25–28, 2010.
- “Fulbright Gateway Orientation”, California State University, California, USA, August 10–14, 2009
Timeline
Founding President
Afghanistan Center for Entrepreneurship and Development - ACED
01.2021 - 03.2022
Business Instructor
Professional Development Institute - American University of Afghanistan
03.2019 - 10.2021
Faculty Instructor
Swiss UMEF University of Afghanistan
01.2016 - 12.2018
Co-founder and Head of Board of Trustees
Herat-e-Bastan Teacher Training College
01.2013 - 03.2023
Co-founder and President
Kahkashan-e-Sharq University - KSU
07.2012 - 01.2016
Program Development Director
Bakhtar Development Network
06.2011 - 02.2012
Teaching & Faculty Assistant
Brandeis University
05.2010 - 05.2011
Research Assistant and Translator
Columbia University
02.2007 - 06.2008
Co-founder and President
the Union of Private Educational Centers UPEC
01.2004 - 01.2007
Human Resources and Capacity Building Manager
Agency for Rehabilitation and Energy Conservation for Afghanistan - AREA
03.2001 - 12.2005
Founder and Director
Herat-e-Bastan Training Center - HTC
01.1997 - 07.2009
PhD - Higher Education Administration
University of North Texas, College of Education
Master of Science - Health and Nonprofit Business Administration
Brandeis University, Heller School for Policy & M.
- Advanced Translation
- GRE & TOEFL
- California Driver's License
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