27 November 2025
Job Description: Manager - Admissions
Position Title: Manager - AdmissionsDepartment: Admissions
Reports to: Director – School of Technology
Position Overview:
The Admissions Manager is responsible for planning, managing, and executing the School of Technology’s admissions operations across all academic programs. The role ensures a seamless admissions process from inquiry to enrollment, while driving student recruitment through strategic outreach, effective counselling, digital engagement, and process optimization. The position demands strong leadership, data-driven decision-making, and the ability to work collaboratively with academic and administrative departments.
Key Responsibilities
1. Admissions Operations & Student Recruitment
- Oversee the complete admissions cycle for all undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs.
- Ensure timely processing of applications, document verification, candidate communication, and final enrollment.
- Monitor daily/weekly admissions progress and align with enrollment targets.
- Implement counselling and follow-up strategies to maximize conversion from inquiry → application → admission.
2. Outreach & Student Engagement
- Plan and execute outreach initiatives such as school visits, education fairs, webinars, and open houses.
- Build strong relationships with schools, coaching centres, counsellors, educational influencers, and academic partners.
- Promote university programs effectively to prospective students and parents.
3. Digital Marketing & Lead Management
- Conceptualize and execute lead-generation campaigns across major digital platforms.
- Coordinate with creative agencies for program-specific digital assets – program highlights, virtual tours, videos, testimonials.
- Manage website & landing page updates related to admissions.
4. Counsellor Management & Coordination
- Train and guide admissions counsellors on follow-ups and conversions
- Monitor follow-up discipline and call quality
- Coordinate with agencies and internal departments
- Track counsellor performance and optimize the conversion pipeline.
5. CRM
- Maintain admissions policies, eligibility norms, and documentation standards as per university regulations.
- Ensure compliance with UGC/AICTE/State Government guidelines wherever applicable.
- Generate daily/weekly/monthly analytics reports for management review.
Qualifications:
Education
- At least Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
Experience
- 8–10 years of experience in admissions, student recruitment, counselling, or enrollment management.
- Prior experience in higher education domains preferred.
- Proven track record of achieving enrollment and outreach targets.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong Communication, Presentation and Public Speaking skills.
- Expertise in CRM systems, lead management, and admissions software.
- Data-driven mindset with strong analytical skills.
- Willingness to travel frequently and work flexible hours, including weekends or events.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and stakeholders.
- Leadership skills with ability to guide and motivate teams.
- Knowledge of digital marketing and student outreach Strategies.
