Mustafe Khalid Abdilahi

I am a higher education and student affairs professional with over six years of experience directing campus operations, student welfare, and institutional administration. Bilingual in English and Somali, I pair an MBA background with expertise in admissions funnels, academic compliance, and cross-cultural translation. I specialize in student mentorship, crisis response, and operational efficiency across multicultural academic environments. My focus is on driving operational excellence and building inclusive learning communities.

1. S/

   Freelance Somali <> English Translator & Interpreter

   Present

   Self-Employed / Independent Contractor

   October 2021 — Present

   • Translate academic transcripts, syllabi, and administrative documentation between Somali and English with consistent linguistic precision
   • Deliver real-time verbal interpretation during community engagement initiatives, academic workshops, and administrative hearings
   • Localize instructional guidelines and learning resources to align with regional cultural contexts and institutional standards
   • Proofread organizational policies and official communications to eliminate grammatical errors and ensure professional tone
   • Standardize bilingual terminology glossaries to maintain consistency across multidisciplinary translation assignments
   • Safeguard sensitive student records and confidential institutional data in strict compliance with privacy standards
2. AU

   Campus Coordinator

   Admas University

   January 2024 — October 2025

   • Orchestrated admissions pipelines, student enrollment records, attendance tracking, and financial aid documentation
   • Supervised course delivery teams, assessment administration, and faculty evaluations to uphold institutional academic benchmarks
   • Formulated departmental operational targets and administered institutional budgets with consistent fiscal discipline
   • Facilitated critical bilingual communication between executive university leadership, academic faculty, and student representatives
   • Enforced institutional data protection policies and student record confidentiality guidelines across campus operations
   • Directed campus-wide academic orientations and student onboarding programs to improve retention and community integration
3. AB

   Student Affairs & Administration Officer

   Amaano Boarding and Day Schools

   December 2021 — November 2023

   • Provided academic guidance, behavioral counseling, and pastoral mentorship to secondary school students aged 13 through 19
   • Served as the primary emergency point of contact for student welfare, medical concerns, and personal wellbeing matters
   • Coordinated rapid-response crisis interventions in close collaboration with parents, guardians, and medical personnel
   • Organized residential life initiatives, inter-house athletic competitions, and inclusive extracurricular programs
   • Drafted student life policies and translated codes of conduct into Somali to engage non-English speaking families
   • Conducted scheduled residential hall inspections to maintain campus safety standards and enforce community conduct rules
4. TC

   Administrative & Security Officer

   Technox Cisco Academy

   January 2019 — January 2021 · 2 yrs

   • Managed front-office reception services, official administrative correspondence, and institutional visitor access control
   • Monitored electronic surveillance systems, security checkpoints, and visitor logs to safeguard campus facilities and personnel
   • Managed office inventory procurement, tracked consumable supplies, and coordinated routine facility maintenance with external vendors
   • Implemented facility safety inspection schedules and conducted regular perimeter checks to mitigate operational vulnerabilities
   • Facilitated fire safety drills and emergency response procedures for administrative staff and facilities personnel
   • Documented security incidents and presented corrective action recommendations directly to academy leadership