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Syed Haider

Dayton, NJ,SCB

Summary

A higher education leader with over a decade of experience and a proven track record of successfully managing projects and initiatives pertaining to student academic success and career preparedness. Skilled in developing and executing strategies, managing budgets and resources, and leading cross-functional teams. Consistently produces tangible outcomes that exceed expectations. Currently completing a third master's degree from the University of Cambridge, along with holding an master's degree in public administration.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Director

New Jersey City University
07.2018 - Current
  • Lead department and college initiatives for first-generation higher education success
  • Establish partnerships with community colleges and non-profit organizations throughout New Jersey.
  • Design and host career workshops for all students for career preparedness
  • Maintain and analyze enrollment growth and retention

Adjunct Professor

New Jersey City University
06.2019 - Current
  • Designed and taught undergraduate courses on historical and contemporary Islam and foreign affairs
  • Courses taught: LANG 275 Islam Today, LANG 145 9/11 Before & After, and SECU 330 U.S. Security Interests in the Islamic World
  • Experience teaching on multiple platforms, including but not limited to in-person instruction, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and hybrid instruction
  • Promoted diversity by collaborating with the university community with discussions related to cultural and social competency topics

Undergraduate Administrator

Rutgers University- Philosophy Dept.
07.2017 - 01.2018


  • Implemented data-driven decision-making processes, leading to enrollment growth
  • Optimized the student experience by delivering academic advisement and career preparedness
  • Manage all undergraduate student affairs

Administrative Coordinator

Rutgers University- GSAPP
02.2017 - 07.2017
  • Organized successful student events and workshops for the Graduate School of Applied & Professional Psychology
  • Responsible for all marketing and communications initiatives for the school, including social media outreach
  • Led marketing initiatives for internal and external outreach
  • Managed and developed all marketing and information materials on the institutional website


Admininstrative Coordinator

Rutgers University- Electrical & Comp Engineering
05.2016 - 02.2017
  • Assisted with scheduling classes and coordination of the ECE undergraduate program
  • Led and coordinated internal and external communication and outreach
  • Analyzed data and academic standards to maintain the ABET accreditation standing

Program Specialist

Rutgers Center For Math Science & Computer Ed.
09.2012 - 05.2016
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external partners to facilitate program operations
  • Facilitated communication between clients and other service providers
  • Effectively taught and presented in various workshops, educating on various teaching methods for K-12 students
  • Responsible for webpage management and social media outreach with a diverse team, as well as leading various public relations initiatives


Education

Master of Philosophy - Asian & Middle Eastern Studies

University of Cambridge
Cambridge, United Kingdom
10.2024

Master of Arts - Islamic Studies

University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Wales, United Kingdom
02.2023

Master of Public Administration - Public Administration

Kean University
Union, NJ
01.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration

Kean University
Union, NJ
01.2015

Skills

  • Program Management
  • First-generation higher education advisement
  • Student career advisement
  • Higher education class instruction
  • Bilingual: English (native), Urdu/Hindi (Native)

Timeline

Adjunct Professor

New Jersey City University
06.2019 - Current

Program Director

New Jersey City University
07.2018 - Current

Undergraduate Administrator

Rutgers University- Philosophy Dept.
07.2017 - 01.2018

Administrative Coordinator

Rutgers University- GSAPP
02.2017 - 07.2017

Admininstrative Coordinator

Rutgers University- Electrical & Comp Engineering
05.2016 - 02.2017

Program Specialist

Rutgers Center For Math Science & Computer Ed.
09.2012 - 05.2016

Master of Philosophy - Asian & Middle Eastern Studies

University of Cambridge

Master of Arts - Islamic Studies

University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Master of Public Administration - Public Administration

Kean University

Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration

Kean University

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