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Khwaja Ahmed
Aspiring program manager experienced in higher education
Khwaja Ahmed is currently serving as the Interim Director of Admissions and Financial Aid at Zaytuna College, a position he has held since August 2023. He previously worked as an Admissions and Financial Aid Officer at the same institution from November 2020 to December 2023.
In his role, Ahmed has been instrumental in implementing strategic changes to the admissions process, including shifting from a rolling admission model to a deadline model, which resulted in a 20% increase in applications. He has also developed outreach strategies that saved the college significant travel costs while enhancing student engagement. His responsibilities include managing the admissions cycle for both undergraduate and graduate programs and overseeing the distribution of financial aid, amounting to over $2.3 million in grants and awards to students.12
Ahmed's background includes experience in program management, strategic planning, and process design, with a focus on improving admissions outcomes and managing financial aid resources effectively. He is based in Mission Viejo, California.13
