Served as a Student Scholarship Advisor for the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Gifted Student Program.Supported exceptional high school graduates from Saudi Arabia as they accomplish their awarded scholarships to pursue an undergraduate degree in STEM fields at prestigious U.S. universitiesAdvised students on all aspects of their academic journey in the U.S., including immigration, health and wellness, academics, extracurricular involvement, enrichment opportunities, and provide updates on students’ progress to sponsor by reviewing degree plans and Individual Development Plans.Provided comprehensive monitoring and support of students to ensure well-being, academic success and review students’ appeal requests and provide recommendation to the sponsor based on the U.S. universities’ policies and guidelines.Developed monitoring reports and individual development plan for students with action plan for at risk student and recommend academic standing for them based on their academic progress to program sponsors to help with the retention efforts.Coordinated large-scale events including pre-departure and arrival orientations, annual workshops, and student faculty engagement events.

Served as F-1 Designated School Official for Annandale Campus: Maintaining campus data base, documenting all F-1 items processed through the campus ISC. Updating students’ records in SEVIS (change of major, level etc) and preparing verification of F-1 status and other letters as requested.Provided information regarding admissions and issuing I-20 to prospective students, sponsors, and individuals regarding admissions and I-20 procedures and required documentation.Advised International Students on general issues: Providing general information to international students regarding immigration status, registration, health insurance, taxes, academic regulation and procedures including providing information related to living in and studying in the United States.Received admission and I-20 documentation: Utilizing ImmageNow to scan F1 documentation and link with PeopleSoft (SIS). Review I-20 application packets submitted to the campus ISC for completeness and accuracy. Monitored academic progress of Annandale campus F-1 student population: Maintaining F-1 student retention data base. Using the SIS system to verify placement test results and academic standing (GPA) of F-1 students. Placing appropriate academic and language (ESL) hold on student record in the SIS.

Served as manager for U.S. Embassy’s exchange programs; Fulbright Foreign Student Master’s and Doctoral Scholarships, Humphrey Fellowship, FLTA, Afghan Junior Faculty Development Program (AJFDP), and Study of the U.S. Institutes. Worked as the specialist on Afghanistan’s education system and educational reforms and U.S. higher education. Collaborated with the Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs and Institute of International Education on issues related to exchange programs participants’ travel, placement, visas, logistics and the overall management of the programs. Supervised other cultural affairs assistants who work on the logistical parts of the exchange programs such as; arranging standardized testing (TOEFL, GRE, and GMAT), visa interviews, and pre-departure orientations. Conducted debriefings ensuring and developed alumni engagement activities and programming and proctored standardized test such as GRE.

Provided a range of services to students seeking information on U.S. studies, and co-managed the Kabul Educational Advising Center through a $ 1.5 million cooperative agreement. Administered the Opportunity Scholarships, FLTA, and AJFDP programs. Maintained close contacts with Higher Education Institutions both in the U.S. and Afghanistan. Oversaw the educational advising outreach activities at the Embassy and 19 Lincoln Learning Centers across the country. Assisted students with preparing for study, training or research in the U.S. Acted as liaison between U.S. and Afghan universities to establish partnerships and linkages on different programs and projects. Designed, prepared and delivered group and individual advising sessions on studying in the U.S. and pre departure orientations to Afghan students.

• Assisted in the administration of the U.S. government exchange programs such as Fulbright Scholarships, Humphrey Fellowships and other short-term exchange programs.• Designed, prepared and delivered group and individual advising sessions on Fulbright scholarships application and selection process, conducted recruitment activities and pre-departure orientations. • Arranged domestic and international travels for exchange program participants and processed payments for grantees.• Collected and reviewed application materials for accuracy and completeness and tracked applicants' data, scheduled interviews for applicants.

Developed and executed communication materials including; success stories, brochures, project briefs and other documents in support of the Chemonics International project goals. Managed and administered the office in the absence of Communications Director. Served as interpreter during high level meetings and conferences as well as translated agriculture-related documents; quarterly reports, procedures and guidelines for agriculture business, etc. into Dari and Pashtu languages. Oversaw planning, scheduling, logistics and execution of complex communication events such as; AgFairs, press conferences, briefings and was appointed as Entertainment Manager at the AgFair of 2007 in Kabul.

Participated in the FLTA through the Fulbright program and taught Pashtu and Dari languages to American students at Indiana University. Developed a total of ten online multimedia reading and listening modules that included different activities and exercises for each module. Used those modules to visually transfer the language lessons to the students. Completed 12 credits, graduate level courses at the Second Language Studies Department. Conducted conversational hours for interested students around the Indiana University campus.

Translated income tax related documents such as; Income Tax Law and Manual, Quarterly Reports, Procedures and Guidelines, etc. into Dari and Pashtu Languages. Worked as Acting Senior National Consultant in the absence of the position holder. Provided verbal translations of speeches and remarks at high-profile meetings with officials from the Ministry of Finance and other Afghan government offices. Served as interpreter in seminars and workshops organized by the project for government employees.