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Admission Manager

Admission Manager

Ganpat University Goa (Proposed)India
17 days ago
Job description

Key Responsibilities

Below are the major duties and responsibilities expected of the Admission Manager :

1. Strategic Planning & Enrollment Management

  • Develop an annual admissions plan aligned with the University’s strategic goals, academic programme growth and demographic targets.
  • Set admission targets (undergraduate, postgraduate, international, domestic, reserved categories) and monitor progress.
  • Forecast demand, analyze market and demographic trends to anticipate changes (e.g. competition, regulatory, student preferences).

2. Admissions Operations & Process Management

  • Oversee the full admissions cycle : from enquiry, application, document verification, eligibility assessment, admission offer, to enrollment.
  • Ensure the admissions process is efficient, user‑friendly, transparent, and with high service quality (communications, turnaround times).
  • Manage the selection criteria for different programs (merit, entrance tests, interviews where relevant).
  • Ensure proper record keeping, data integrity, and use of systems (admission portal / CRM / ERP).
  • 3. Outreach, Marketing & Student Recruitment

  • Lead student recruitment efforts : school visits, open houses, webinars, educational fairs, online / offline counselling.
  • Collaborate with marketing / communications to develop campaigns (digital, print, social media) to promote programmes.
  • Build relationships with feeder schools, coaching institutes, educational agents, alumni, community organizations.
  • Coordinate international recruitment (if applicable) : agents, foreign school partnerships, virtual fairs, visa‐process guidance.
  • 4. Stakeholder Management & External Relations

  • Liaise with internal stakeholders : academic departments, finance, registrar, scholarships office, student affairs, etc.
  • Handle interactions with parents, prospective students, school counsellors.
  • Maintain external relationships : education boards, government / regulatory bodies, accrediting agencies.
  • 5. Team Leadership & Staff Development

  • Lead, supervise, motivate, and manage the admissions team (counsellors, officers, administrative staff).
  • Assign roles & responsibilities; track performance, provide feedback; identify training and development needs.
  • Promote a culture of customer‑service, continuous improvement, and accountability.
  • 6. Data & Analytics / Reporting

  • Implement and maintain systems (CRM or admission management software) to track applicant pipelines, conversion rates, dropouts, and admission funnel metrics.
  • Analyse data and metrics to identify bottlenecks, areas for improvement, successes, and ROI of recruitment efforts.
  • Prepare regular reports / dashboards for senior management (on application numbers, yield, diversity, financials, etc.).
  • 7. Policy, Compliance & Quality Assurance

  • Ensure admissions policies comply with University regulations, national regulatory bodies, reservation / affirmative action norms, accreditation requirements.
  • Maintain integrity, fairness and confidentiality in all admission decisions and handling of applicant data.
  • Review and update admissions policy as required.
  • 8. Customer Experience & Student Support

  • Ensure prospective students and parents have a positive experience : clear communication, timely responses, transparency.
  • Manage grievance / complaint systems for admission‐related issues.
  • Ensure guidance on scholarships, fee structure, financial aid, visa / immigration (if relevant).
  • 9. Budgeting & Resources Management

  • Prepare and manage budgets for admissions & recruitment activities.
  • Optimize resource utilisation : staff, marketing spend, outreach travel, promotional materials.
  • Qualifications & Experience

    Here are the typical qualifications and experience desirable :

  • Master’s degree in Education, Business Administration, Marketing, Management, or related field. (Additional qualifications / certifications relevant to higher education administration are a plus.)
  • Significant experience in admissions / enrollment management in higher education (ideally 7‑15 years, with at least some in a leadership role).
  • Experience with international admissions or recruiting students from diverse backgrounds is advantageous (if the role includes that).
  • Demonstrated experience with CRM / admissions management systems, data analytics / reporting.
  • Strong understanding of the Indian higher education regulatory environment, reservation policies, accreditation, and possibly international education systems.
  • Skills & Competencies

    Desired skills include :

  • Excellent strategic planning, organizational and project management abilities.
  • Strong leadership, ability to motivate teams.
  • Excellent communication skills : verbal, written, presentation; comfortable interacting with diverse stakeholders (students, parents, school counsellors, academic staff).
  • Customer‑centric mindset; service orientation.
  • Analytical, data‑driven, ability to interpret metrics and take action.
  • Marketing mindset : comfortable with digital marketing, branding, outreach campaigns.
  • Ability to multitask, manage timelines and deadlines, work under pressure.
  • Integrity, fairness, professionalism.
  • Working Conditions

  • Office‑based role with standard working hours; but may involve travel (for school visits, fairs, outreach) and some evening / weekend work (events, webinars).
  • Fast‑paced environment, often with peak periods (application deadlines, entrance exams etc.).
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