He earned a bachelor's degree from the Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania.

[3] Mumin started his education career as a secondary English teacher at Scotland School for Veterans’ Children , in Scotland, Pennsylvania.

[3] He was previously the superintendent of the Lower Merion School District.

In January 2023, Mumin was nominated as Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Education by Governor Josh Shapiro.

[2] On November 25, 2024, Mumin announced his resignation as Secretary of Education, which is effective December 6, 2024.