Admissions and Outreach Leader

Director / Head - Admissions & Outreach – University of Aberdeen, India Campus

Location : Mumbai, India

Department : Admissions & Outreach

Reporting to : Chief Operating Officer – India Campus

Employment Type : Full-time

About the University and the Role

Founded more than five centuries ago, the University of Aberdeen is a leading research institution that drives innovation and prepares students for future careers. It is ranked 2nd in Scotland and 12th in the UK in the 2025 Guardian University Guide, and is listed among the top 250 universities worldwide in the 2025 QS and Times Higher Education rankings.

The University of Aberdeen will open its Mumbai campus in Powai in September 2026. At launch, it will offer six programmes : four-year undergraduate degrees in Computing, Data Science, Economics, and Business Management, along with one-year master’s degrees in Artificial Intelligence and Business Administration.

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to head our admissions and outreach function. This is a pivotal role responsible for achieving student recruitment goals, shaping admissions strategy, and ensuring a seamless and inclusive admissions experience for prospective students across India and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive admissions strategy aligned with the university’s growth, quality, and diversity goals.
• Achieve annual enrollment targets and monitor performance against institutional objectives.
• Oversee the full admissions lifecycle, including engaging with prospective students and families, evaluating, selecting and enrolling candidates.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the admissions and outreach team to ensure high service standards and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to design and execute campaigns that attract strong candidates.
• Build and maintain relationships with schools, colleges, education consultants, and agents across India.
• Establish and manage systems for lead generation, tracking, nurturing, and reporting;

oversee data collectionand tele-counselling activities.

Required Qualifications

Required Skills

ability to expand and nurture these networks.

Why Join Us?

Emeritus / Daskalos provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state laws