Najma Osman,
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United StatesNationality United States
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Financial Aid & Admissions Officer
Harvard University2024.06-Current(2 years)Graduate Student Assistant- Financial Aid
Harvard University2023.07-2024.06(a year)• Help undergraduates, prospectives, & their families navigate Harvard's financial aid application process• Welcome visitors meeting with the financial aid & admissions staff• Schedule appointments & assist with additional tasks & projectsAlumni of Color Conference Co-Chair
Harvard Graduate School of Education2023.09-2024.06(10 months)• Help plan the country’s oldest & largest student-run education conference• Collaborate with external stakeholders, Harvard staff, students, & alumni• Identify speakers, programming, & volunteers•Support the sub-committees focused on operations, marketing, fundraising, & hospitalityCollege Counselor & School Leadership
IDEA Public Schools2019.07-2023.06(4 years)• Guided first-generation, BIPOC, low-income students & their families through college search, admissions, financial aid, & enrollment• 100% of students have matriculated to a college or university• Teacher of record for the 11th & 12th grade Road to & Through College course• Managed external relationships with admissions partners, coordinated high school visits, led field trips• Planned successful family & community engagement events• Core Value Award Recipient- “Whatever it Takes”Client Talent Manager
Sportsman's Guide2018.08-2019.07(a year)• Implemented strategies to attract & retain talent for a popular outdoor sports gear & equipment retailer• Responsible for talent recruitment- posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, training & onboarding• Responsible for talent management- scheduling, coaching, reviewsAssistant Director Of Admissions, Diversity Recruitment Coordinator
Lawrence University2015.08-2018.05(3 years)• Developed the university's strategic plan for diversity recruitment & DEI initiatives, the university's enrollment of domestic students of color increased from 18% to 24%• Served on university committees: the President’s Committee on Diversity Affairs & the Staff Connections Committee• Represented the university at college fairs, counselor events, high schools, & consortium programs• Established partnerships with community-based organizations & planned large-scale admissions visit programs• Responsible for recruiting, training & supervising 14 student staff membersHigh School Program Coordinator
College Possible2014.07-2015.07(a year)• Responsible for training, supervising and supporting eight AmeriCorps members • Managed relationships with key administrators, counselors, and staff at four partner schoolsScholar Coach
Schuler Scholar Program2012.07-2014.07(2 years)• Completed two terms of AmeriCorps National Service • Provided academic support and individual educational counseling to a caseload of students• Coordinated and chaperoned field trips and college visits for high school students, edited college and pre-college program essays, developed college lists, and more.Summer Associate
I Have a Dream Foundation2011.06-2011.08(3 months)The "I Have a Dream" Foundation provides mentoring, tutoring, enrichment, and tuition assistance to low-income students from early childhood through college graduation.I supported with capacity building initiatives, prepared & presented a potential partnerships report to the board of directors, designed the yearly calendar, and created content for their new website.Summer Intern
Cambodian Family Organization2010.06-2010.08(3 months)• Taught English-language courses & computer skills • Helped design curriculum for the community school• Fostered a college-going culture• Planned social activities for the students
Educational experience
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Education Leadership, Organizations, & Entrepreneurship master's degreeGrinnell College
Women's Studies; Global Development Studies bachelor of arts (b.a.)
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