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BIOGRAPHY

Sheila  Korir is a UK-based higher education professional and MSc Project Management graduate from Liverpool John Moores University. She specialises in student engagement, academic administration, and research support, with hands-on experience in data management, compliance, and project coordination within university environments.

Sheila currently works as a Degree Apprenticeships Onboarding Officer, supporting large-scale data processes, stakeholder coordination, and student–employer engagement in line with GDPR and institutional requirements. Her experience across academic quality, curriculum development, and student advisory roles has strengthened her ability to manage complex workflows, maintain accurate records, and contribute to quality assurance processes.

Her MSc dissertation explored the consequences of the digital skills gap on the progress of digital transformation initiatives, reflecting her strong interest in how organisations adapt to technological change and the barriers that impact implementation. She holds a BSc in Business Management & Information Technology and completed her postgraduate studies through the British Council-funded GREAT Scholarship.

Her broader interests lie in applied educational research, particularly student resilience, enterprise education, and decision-making in VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous) environments. With professional experience in both Kenya and the UK, she brings a global perspective and is passionate about leveraging education, data, and digital skills to improve student outcomes and support inclusive access to opportunities

NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Degree Apprenticeship Onboarding Officer
    Liverpool John Moores University, Academic Registry, Liverpool, United Kingdom3 Mar 2025
  • Student Advisor
    Liverpool John Moores University, Student Admission and Recruitment, Liverpool, United Kingdom1 Nov 2023
  • Curriculum Development and Review Administrator
    Liverpool John Moores University, Academic Registry, Liverpool, United Kingdom6 Jan 2025 - 28 Feb 2025
  • Academic Quality and Standards Assistant-External Examining
    Liverpool John Moores University, Academic Registry, Liverpool, United Kingdom4 Nov 2024 - 1 Jan 2024
  • Senior Officer M-pesa Management
    Safaricom Plc, Route To Customer, Kenya5 Feb 2018 - 31 Aug 2023
  • Trade Development Officer
    Safaricom Plc, Route to Customer, Nairobi, Kenya1 Jun 2017 - 1 Feb 2018
  • Business Analyst Intern
    Safaricom Plc, Market Development, Nairobi, Kenya2 Mar 2017 - 30 Jun 2017
  • Degree Apprenticeship Administrator
    Liverpool John Moores University, Academic Registry, Liverpool, United Kingdom12 Aug 2024 - 11 Oct 2024

DEGREES

  • MSc Project Management
    Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, United Kingdom13 Sep 2023 - 1 Sep 2024
  • Business Management and Information Technology
    Kabarak University, Nakuru, Kenya2 Sep 2013 - 16 Dec 2016

LANGUAGES

  • English
    Can read, write, speak, understand and peer review
  • Swahili
    Can read, write, speak and understand