Muhammad Tayyab Sohail
Sackville,NB
Summary
BSc Psychology graduate and University Admission Counsellor with a strong dedication to improving education and mental health. Passionate about facilitating transformative learning experiences and advocating for mental health awareness to nurture resilient, empower individuals, and foster inclusive and thriving communities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
International Recruitment and Admissions Counsellor
Mount Allison University
09.2022 - Current
- Report directly to Manager of International Recruitment and Admissions (MIRA) to represent university to prospective students, parents, guidance counselors, and key stakeholders, with primary focus on international recruitment and admissions.
- Function as integral member of international recruitment and admissions team, guiding prospective students through entire recruitment and admission process, from initial discovery to their successful transition into enrolled students.
- Provide comprehensive counselling to prospective students, offering detailed guidance on university's recruitment and admissions procedures, as well as general information about student life.
- Conduct regular presentations and informational sessions to inform prospective students about university's offerings and admissions requirements.
- Evaluate prospective students for admission to university, as well as eligibility for entrance scholarships, ensuring adherence to established admission criteria.
Gender and Sexual Diversity Representative
Mount Allison Student Union (MASU)
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Advocated for interests and concerns of LGBTQIA+ student community within student council, serving as their dedicated voice.
- Focused on promoting diversity, inclusion, and understanding of intersectionality, with particular emphasis on supporting Queer international students, BIPOC individuals, those with disabilities, and gender and sexual minorities.
- Conceptualized, planned, and executed student-led panel event, "My Pride," providing platform for students from marginalized communities to share their experiences and fostering intersectional perspective on Queerness.
- Initiated "Student Accomplishment Series" in collaboration with MASU to highlight achievements of Queer individuals on-campus.
- Organized Pride picnic during Pride month, facilitating socialization and meaningful connections among Queer students, while also providing resources such as affordable chest binders to those in need.
- Played pivotal role in MASU Entertainment committee, ensuring that all on-campus events were safe and inclusive for Queer, international, and marginalized individuals.
Senior Staff Assistant
Registrar’s Office, Mount Allison University
09.2019 - 09.2022
- Managed RegHelp office, efficiently handling reghelp@mta.ca email to assist students with course registrations, providing both in-person and virtual support.
- Proficiently oversaw various projects related to admissions, domestic and international recruitment, and student services using software like Ellucian and Colleague.
- Served as primary contact for admissions inquiries, promptly responding to prospective students' questions and needs via admissionsassistant@mta.ca email.
- Coordinated multiple mail-out projects, distributing promotional materials to domestic and international students, parents, educational institutions, and agents.
- Assisted campus visit team during open houses, conducting informative campus and residence tours for prospective students and parents to enhance their understanding of Mount Allison University.
- Maintained regular communication with prospective incoming students during calling campaigns, offering reminders of deadlines and guidance on enrollment process.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) - Psychology, Biology.
Mount Allison University
Sackville, NB2022
Cambridge A Levels - Life Sciences
Roots International School
Islamabad, Pakistan08.2018
Timeline
International Recruitment and Admissions Counsellor
Mount Allison University
09.2022 - Current
Gender and Sexual Diversity Representative
Mount Allison Student Union (MASU)
09.2022 - 05.2023
Senior Staff Assistant
Registrar’s Office, Mount Allison University
09.2019 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) - Psychology, Biology.
Mount Allison University
Cambridge A Levels - Life Sciences
Roots International School
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