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MALIKA HARRIS
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MALIKA HARRIS

College Admissions Advisor / Education Consultant
Mississauga,ON

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Desired Job Title

Admissions AdvisorCollege Admissions CoordinatorGuidance Counselor and Co-op Program LeadRecruitment CoordinatorStudent Services Coordinator

Location Preference

On-SiteHybridRemote
Location: Mississauga, ON, CAEtobicoke, ONToronto, ON
Open to relocation: No

Important To Me

Personal development programsHealthcare benefitsCompany CulturePaid time offFlexible work hoursPaid sick leave

Summary

Higher education professional with over15 years of experience supporting student development, recruitment, retention, admissions and academic success at both Ontario post-secondary and secondary institutions. Proven expertise in developing, implementing, and evaluating student-centered programs that foster belonging, leadership development, academic and career success. Strong foundation in adult learning and student development theory, strength-based advising, and inclusive engagement practices. Recognized for collaborative leadership, data-informed decision-making, and delivering high-impact programming that supports students across the academic life-cycle.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
2
2

Bachelor Degrees

6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

International Admissions Advisor (OR)

Humber Polytechnic
Toronto, ON
03.2022 - Current
  • Provided support to over 6,000 applicants and students per semester within a high-volume registrar office.
  • Provided student advising focused on international applicant admissions, academic pathways, transition planning, and enrollment navigation.
  • Provided guidance to prospective students on admission requirements and program offerings.
  • Collaborate with Financial Aid, Faculty, Recruitment, and Student Services to create integrated support pathways.
  • Analyze admissions and enrollment trends to inform recruitment and student engagement strategies.
  • Interpret complex academic policies and provide recommendations on special consideration cases.
  • Drafted communications, and student inquiry responses to support program clarity and engagement.
  • Utilize Salesforce and institutional SIS systems to maintain data integrity and generate reports.
  • Analyzed application data to identify trends and inform recruitment strategies for targeted outreach efforts.

Admissions Advisor

Humber Polytechnic
Toronto, ON
03.2022 - 01.2024
  • Support approximately 6,000 applicants and students per semester within a high-volume registrar environment.
  • Provide one-on-one and group advising focused on academic pathways, transition planning, and enrollment navigation.
  • Develop and facilitate transition-focused workshops and advising sessions that support student persistence and first-year success.
  • Collaborate with Financial Aid, Faculty, Recruitment, and Student Services to create integrated support pathways.
  • Analyze admissions and enrollment trends to inform recruitment and student engagement strategies.
  • Interpret complex academic policies and provide recommendations on special consideration cases.
  • Draft communications, reports, and student-facing materials to support program clarity and engagement.
  • Utilize Salesforce and institutional SIS systems to maintain data integrity and generate reports.
  • Impact: Strengthened student transition experience through proactive advising, contributing to improved enrollment conversion and student preparedness.

College Admissions Coordinator

CDI College
Toronto, ON
07.2020 - 03.2022
  • Coordinated admissions and enrollment processes for 500+ applicants per term.
  • Facilitated virtual advising and onboarding sessions to support student transition.
  • Drafted and edited admissions documentation in compliance with provincial regulations.
  • Collaborated with Registrar and academic teams to ensure seamless onboarding and orientation experiences.

Guidance Counselor and Co-op Program Lead

Olive Grove Secondary School
Mississauga, ON
08.2017 - 06.2020
  • Designed and facilitated monthly workshops focused on post-secondary transition, career pathways, and academic skill development.
  • Established and managed an experiential learning / co-op program for senior high school students.
  • Delivered individual academic success coaching for at-risk students through collaborative action plans.
  • Coordinated student leadership initiatives, fundraising projects, and extracurricular programs.
  • Built strong partnerships with families, teachers, and administrators to foster student engagement and success.
  • Advocated for student resources, enhanced access to mental health services and academic support programs.
  • Facilitated student post-secondary readiness through academic skill training and leadership development.

Student Recruitment Advisor (Contract)

Sheridan College
Oakville, ON
08.2016 - 07.2017
  • Designed and delivered large-scale recruitment and engagement presentations to over 1,500 prospective students each term.
  • Contributed to recruitment and retention strategy initiatives.
  • Coordinated and implemented major campus-wide events, including Open House (2,000+ attendees) and Ontario College Information Fair (3500+ attendees).
  • Trained and mentored junior recruitment staff on best practices.
  • Hired, trained, and supervised 150 work-study students and student ambassadors.
  • Built partnerships with secondary schools in Peel, Toronto and Halton boards to enhance recruitment pipelines and student transition supports.
  • Enhanced institutional visibility and student engagement through data-informed outreach strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Adult Education - Education

Brock University
St. Catharines, ON
09.2018 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

York University
Toronto, ON

Social Service Diploma -

Seneca College
Toronto, ON

Skills

  • Student Success Advising
  • Student recruiting
  • Student Leadership and Peer Mentor Co-ordination
  • Program Design, Facilitation, and Evaluation
  • Presentation and Workshop Design
  • Public Speaking and Facilitation
  • Hiring and Training work study students
  • Data Collection, Analysis, and Reporting
  • Student Information Systems, CRM
  • Admissions and Enrollment management
  • MS 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
  • Vertual Instruction, Zoom, Teams
  • Event planning

Accomplishments

1. Co-founded, designed, and managed a greater Toronto area community school program for underserved, low income families in a not-for profit housing community. The program served 45 students between the ages of 6 to 12 each year.

2. Orchestrated and managed several fund raising campaigns for a number of community and educational institutions. Including sponsorship acquisition, volunteer management and event planning for fund raisin projects that hosted over 300 participants or attendees.

Raised over $12,000 per year for various community and education based initiatives.

Certification

Teaching English to speakers of other Languages

University of Toronto 2024 - 2025

Timeline

International Admissions Advisor (OR)

Humber Polytechnic
03.2022 - Current

Admissions Advisor

Humber Polytechnic
03.2022 - 01.2024

College Admissions Coordinator

CDI College
07.2020 - 03.2022

Bachelor of Adult Education - Education

Brock University
09.2018 - 12.2022

Guidance Counselor and Co-op Program Lead

Olive Grove Secondary School
08.2017 - 06.2020

Student Recruitment Advisor (Contract)

Sheridan College
08.2016 - 07.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

York University

Social Service Diploma -

Seneca College

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