Gishan Ali

About Gishan Ali

Hi, I’m Gishan!I’m a higher education professional who is passionate about student success, enrollment, and career development. With hands-on experience supporting diverse and first-generation college students, I am adaptive to speaking with different student populations, providing insight on college success and fostering a academic environment.In my current and past roles, I’ve: Guided students through intake, registration, mentoring, and advising, connecting them to campus resources that improve engagement. Mentored first-year and at-risk students, fostering a sense of belonging and confidence in their academic journey. Attended events, provided outreach, and student support services Alongside my higher ed work, I bring a creative edge as a graphic designer. Skilled in Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, and digital media, I enjoy design marketing campaigns, event materials, and social media content that increase program visibility.Let’s connect if you’re in higher ed, student services, or creative marketing—I’m always excited to share ideas and collaborate!

Experience

1. Enrollment Navigator (Sss-classic)

   Passaic County Community College

   May 2025 — Present · Paterson, NJ, US

   Assist the Director with identifying and implementing a successful process to recruit interested prospective students for admission into program upon interest Collaboration with other departments on campus such as EOF, Reconnect, Admissions, and Assess students eligibility when interviewed by evaluating their academic needs Student intake, registration, and coordination of events including summer Outreach to students and maintain contact with them via email or phone for connections to campus resources Reach prospective students during campus events such as Panther Day, tabling at Broadway lobby and new student orientations Communication with colleagues and staff through Microsoft Teams Input student data utilizing Excel spreadsheets to keep track of prospective students Book assessment interviews for completed student applications Weekly updates given to supervisor for track of recruitment progress and goals

Education

• Clifton High School

  High School Diploma

  2014 — 2018

• Passaic County Community College

  Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS, Graphic Design

  2018 — 2022

• Montclair State University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Humanities/Humanistic Studies

  2022 — 2025