SADIA D. KHAN
Carmel
Summary
Higher education executive with 15+ years of experience in global admissions, scholarship strategy, enrollment management, and student affairs. Proven success in recruiting and supporting diverse, high-achieving, globally minded students while optimizing scholarship budgets and improving operational efficiency. Skilled in building cross-cultural partnerships, leading high-performing teams, and aligning enrollment strategies with institutional missions.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Admissions
Middlebury Institute of International Studies (MIIS)
06.2015 - Current
- Lead all admissions activities and scholarship budget management for graduate programs, achieving enrollment targets while maintaining student quality and diversity.
- Establish and manage efficient application processing systems, ensuring timely, professional handling of applications.
- Supervise admissions staff and coordinate with academic programs for application review.
- Develop competitive scholarship strategies to maximize yield and improve student quality.
- Drive conversion through targeted yield activities, including webinars, online chats, visit days, and alumni engagement.
- Maintain effective CRM practices to track and manage prospective student relationships.
Director of Global Admissions & Student Affairs; Associate Director; Assistant Director
Thunderbird School of Global Management & Arizona State University
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Directed recruitment, admissions, and student services for globally ranked management and global affairs programs.
- Managed staff, evaluated domestic and international applications, and allocated scholarships strategically to meet enrollment goals.
- Served as primary student affairs contact, collaborating with faculty and leadership to resolve student concerns.
- Oversaw yield activities, advised students on curriculum, funding, and visa processes (Certified Designated School Official, DHS).
- Represented Thunderbird at international recruitment events and developed strong candidate relationships.
Program Manager
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
01.1994 - 01.1996
- Built partnerships with UN agencies, governments, and donors; led micro-credit and women’s education training programs.
Program Officer
Grameen Bank
01.1991 - 01.1994
- Coordinated stakeholder workshops and field research for microfinance initiatives.
Education
MBA - International Business
Bentley University
Waltham, MABS - Economics
Mills College
Oakland, CASkills
- Global enrollment operations
- Yield optimization strategies
- Budget planning and allocation
- Global talent acquisition
- Student Affairs Leadership
- CRM process optimization
- Stakeholder engagement
- Partnership strategy development
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Languages: English, Urdu, Hindi
Timeline
Director of Admissions
Middlebury Institute of International Studies (MIIS)
06.2015 - Current
Director of Global Admissions & Student Affairs; Associate Director; Assistant Director
Thunderbird School of Global Management & Arizona State University
01.2011 - 01.2015
Program Manager
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
01.1994 - 01.1996
Program Officer
Grameen Bank
01.1991 - 01.1994
BS - Economics
Mills College
MBA - International Business
Bentley University
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