Sylvia Mousa receives Employee of the Year Award for 2022-23 academic year

Birzeit University granted Sylvia Mousa, administrative assistant in the Faculty of Education, the Employee of the Year Award for the 2022-23 academic year in recognition of her efforts and exceptional job performance.

On winning the award, Mousa maintained, “It's wonderful for a person to set a goal in life, and even more wonderful for this goal to yield ambition. With pride, I dedicate this success to my family in the Faculty of Education for their support and unconditional giving. I thank Birzeit University for this recognition and support for its employees, which fosters the spirit of giving and dedication at work.”

Mousa worked as an administrative assistant at the Office of the Dean of the Faculty of Education since the establishment of the faculty and the launching of its bachelor’s programs in 2010. Later on, she obtained a master’s in educational administration from Birzeit University.

Throughout her work, Mouse offered support for bachelor’s and master’s students during their studies. Mousa has a strong aptitude for networking and communication, which enabled her to garner funds for undergraduate and graduate scholarships. She also raised funds from banking and financial institutions to support the activities of the faculty, print publications and furnish vibrant areas in the faculty building. She also volunteered in many committees at the faculty and university levels and coauthored many articles on child-rearing in the This is Ramallah magazine.

Before joining Birzeit University, Sylvia worked in the field of school education for more than 18 years and offered training to fresh graduates, equipping them with the skills needed to join the job market.  

The Employee of the Year Award is one of the significant and sought-after awards at Birzeit University. It is an honorary and financial award granted to the winner among the candidates. The candidates are assessed against objective criteria by a specialized committee. The award aims to foster a competitive atmosphere among the employees for the benefit of the university and the society.