SHADI IBRAHIM
Montclair,USA
Summary
Accomplished Admissions Counselor with over 10 years of experience at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Expertise in strategic student recruitment, application evaluation, and enrollment management. Proven track record of increasing applications and enrollment, consistently surpassing recruitment goals. Master of Public Administration with strong skills in departmental logistics and technology utilization for efficient admissions operations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Admissions Counselor Associate
FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (FIT)
New York, NY
04.2017 - Current
- Processed and evaluated over 25,000 applications annually, ensuring accuracy and completeness of submissions.
- Conducted thorough reviews of domestic and foreign transcripts, essays, and supplemental documents.
- Counseled prospective students on FIT programs and academic offerings during college search processes.
- Spearheaded recruitment activities across assigned secondary schools and colleges, including extensive travel.
- Represented the College at various events, engaging with prospective students, parents, and counselors.
- Generated reports to monitor applications throughout the admissions workflow for timely progression.
- Collaborated with faculty and program coordinators to manage enrollment targets for individual programs.
- Analyzed application data to identify trends and enhance recruitment strategies.
Admissions Counselor
FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (FIT)
New York, NY
02.2021 - 07.2022
- Evaluated over 1,500 applications annually for five competitive majors, assessing diverse student credentials.
- Provided tailored guidance on complex admission policies to ensure seamless applicant experiences.
- Applied transfer credit guidelines accurately, facilitating seamless credit articulation for applicants.
- Maintained proactive communication with students, parents, and counselors for timely process updates.
- Collaborated with internal departments and external stakeholders to enhance diversity in admissions.
- Designed and executed impactful recruitment programs aligning with organizational enrollment goals.
- Conducted information sessions to promote academic programs and engage prospective students.
- Developed outreach strategies targeting diverse student populations effectively.
Director of Recruitment & Outreach
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
Newark, NJ
09.2014 - 11.2015
- Enrollment Growth: Spearheaded campaigns that tripled enrollment for MPA programs.
- Selective Admissions: Managed 800+ applications/year with a 40% acceptance rate.
- Data-Driven Strategy: Conducted focus groups to launch 3 new programs based on student feedback.
Coordinator, Marketing & Recruitment
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
Newark, NJ
09.2013 - 08.2014
Education
Master of Public Administration - MPA
Rutgers University
Newark, NJ01.2014
BS - Molecular & Cellular Biology
SUNY New Paltz
New Paltz, NY01.2008
Skills
- Strategic enrollment growth
- Data trend analysis
- Transfer credit assessment
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Holistic application review
- Student retention initiatives
- Prospective student counseling
- Diversity outreach initiatives
- Admissions policy application
- Event planning
- Student support
- Academic program advisement
Certification
Diversity & Inclusion Certification, FIT Diversity Ambassador Program (2022)
Languages
English (Fluent), Arabic (Native)
Timeline
Admissions Counselor
FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (FIT)
02.2021 - 07.2022
Admissions Counselor Associate
FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (FIT)
04.2017 - Current
Director of Recruitment & Outreach
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
09.2014 - 11.2015
Coordinator, Marketing & Recruitment
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
09.2013 - 08.2014
Master of Public Administration - MPA
Rutgers University
BS - Molecular & Cellular Biology
SUNY New Paltz
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