Barbara M. Nabwire MBA, B.A

Results-driven Academic pathways and records professional with progressive experience in transfer credit evaluation, articulation agreements, curriculum mapping, and student records administration within postsecondary institution setting. Proven expertise in creating seamless transfer pathways, managing articulation agreements, and supporting curriculum mapping. Known for building strong cross-institutional partnerships and ensuring compliance with academic policies, all while keeping students at the center of every decision.

Adept at aligning learning outcomes with provincial standards and institutional goals while fostering collaboration with faculty, registrar, and external stakeholders.

Academic Pathways & Transfer Credit Coordinator (Promoted) at University of Niagara Falls, Canada (2025-04 – Present)

Lead the coordination and governance of academic pathways and transfer credit initiatives with external partner institutions.

• Lead the coordination and governance of academic pathways and transfer credit initiatives with external partner institutions.
• Oversee the collection, analysis, and validation of course outlines, program structures, and learning outcomes to support institutional curriculum mapping and articulation decisions.
• Manage and prioritize incoming program and course-mapping requests, ensuring alignment with academic standards, institutional policies, and strategic enrolment goals.
• Conduct systematic reviews of existing pathways, identifying opportunities for optimization, risk mitigation, and improved student mobility outcomes.
• Serve as a key liaison between faculty, academic leadership, the Office of the Registrar, and external partners to maintain accuracy, consistency, and policy compliance across all pathway documentation.
• Develop and deliver pathway-related presentations, workshops, and guidance materials, providing leadership in pathway communication for students, faculty, admissions, and recruitment teams.

Records & Registration Associate at University of Niagara Falls, Canada (2024-01 – 2025-04)

Played a lead role in establishing and refining operational procedures within the Records and Registration department.

• Played a lead role in establishing and refining operational procedures within the Records and Registration department to support scalable and compliant service delivery.
• Oversaw the integrity of student academic records, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and adherence to institutional and regulatory requirements.
• Acted as a subject-matter resource for registration processes, utilizing the Student Information System and Colleague, to manage workflows and resolve complex registration issues.
• Provided guidance and decision-making support for course registration, add/drop activity, and exception handling.
• Delivered frontline leadership in student service, resolving inquiries efficiently while balancing policy adherence and student-centered outcomes.

Retention & Records Officer at Niagara College (2023-03 – 2023-12)

Supported retention strategy implementation through effective records management, registration support, and student progress monitoring.

• Supported retention strategy implementation through effective records management, registration support, and student progress monitoring.
• Led record accuracy and compliance efforts, ensuring data integrity across academic systems and registrarial processes.
• Provided advisory-level support to students, interpreting academic policies and guiding registration and progression decisions.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with academic departments and student services to resolve complex records and registration matters.

Human Resources Coordinator at Niagara College (2022-05 – 2023-03)

Coordinated HR operations and student-focused initiatives, contributing to institutional retention and success strategies.

• Coordinated HR operations and student-focused initiatives, contributing to institutional retention and success strategies.
• Provided operational leadership for course registration support, resolving prerequisite, scheduling, and administrative barriers.
• Monitored and reported on student academic progress, supporting compliance with graduation and program requirements.
• Served as a central liaison between students, faculty, and administrative units to ensure timely issue resolution and service continuity.

Human Resource Specialist at Pelham House Resort (2020-07 – 2022-04)

Led HR operational processes, including workforce records management, onboarding, and performance tracking.

• Led HR operational processes, including workforce records management, onboarding, and performance tracking.
• Mentored and coached staff, fostering leadership development, accountability, and professional growth.
• Ensured organizational compliance with employment policies, standards, and best practices.
• Acted as a communication bridge between leadership and staff to support engagement and operational effectiveness.

Records & Information Management in Records & Information Management – University of Toronto, School of Continuing Education

Postgraduate in Human Resource Management – Niagara College (2023)

MBA in Human Resources Management – University of New Haven, USA (2020)

BA in Human Resources Management – Kampala International University, Uganda (2015)