I am pleased to announce that Rana Alsaedi has been appointed the position of Director of Graduate Admission.
Rana has over eight years of experience in higher education recruitment and enrollment. Her experience includes working with students from over 40 countries and building strong relationships to expand recruitment pipelines. She joined Clarkson University in January 2022 and has played a role in graduate admissions. Rana’s recruitment strategies have led to a significant increase in international graduate admissions and enrollment. At Clarkson, she has focused on leveraging data, refining CRM processes, and working closely with academic departments and other Clarkson’s teams to support enrollment growth and enhance the applicant experience. Her strategic approach has increased engagement and accessibility for prospective graduate students.
Before joining Clarkson, Rana worked in teaching, international student services, and program management at institutions including SUNY Albany, Siena College, and Public Consulting Group. She also worked overseas with governmental and non-government agencies, contributing to educational initiatives, marketing, and outreach efforts.
In addition to her professional experience, Rana holds a Master of Science in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from SUNY Albany. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Educational Policy and Leadership in Higher Education at SUNY Albany. Her academic background has shaped her approach to enrollment and student engagement, particularly in supporting diverse student populations.
Please join me in congratulating Rana on this new role.
Brian T. Grant ’93
Vice President for Enrollment and Student Advancement