Assistant Director of Admissions

Assistant Director – Admissions (University)

Department: Admissions / Enrolment Management

Location: Kothrud, Pune (Flexible to relocate to Goa after 1 year)

Experience: 7-15 years in university/education admissions

Qualification: Master’s degree (MBA / Education / Management or relevant field preferred)

Job Purpose:

The Assistant Director – Admissions will support the Director of Admissions in planning, executing, and monitoring student recruitment and enrolment strategies. The role focuses on achieving admission targets, improving conversion ratios, managing teams, and ensuring a seamless applicant experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Admissions Strategy & Planning

• Assist in developing and executing annual admission and enrolment strategies
• Analyse market trends, competitor universities, and student demographics
• Support forecasting of intake targets across programs (UG, PG, PhD, Executive)

Admissions Operations

• Oversee end-to-end admissions processes from inquiry to enrolment
• Ensure timely processing of applications, offers, and confirmations
• Maintain compliance with university policies, regulatory norms, and accreditation requirements

Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and monitor admissions counsellors and executives
• Allocate targets, track daily/weekly performance, and drive productivity
• Conduct regular training on programs, counselling techniques, and CRM usage

Student Recruitment & Outreach

• Coordinate school/college outreach, education fairs, open houses, and webinars.
• Collaborate with marketing teams for campaigns, lead generation, and branding.
• Build relationships with schools, junior colleges, counsellors, and partners.

Data, Reporting & Systems

• Track admission funnel metrics: leads, applications, conversions, enrolments
• Prepare MIS reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management
• Ensure effective use of CRM and admissions management systems

Stakeholder Coordination

• Work closely with academic departments, finance, marketing, and operations
• Address escalations related to applicants, parents, and internal teams
• Support scholarship, fee, and documentation-related processes

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of university admissions processes and regulations
• Proven leadership and team-handling capabilities
• Excellent communication, counselling, and interpersonal skills
• Data-driven decision-making and analytical mindset
• Proficiency in CRM systems, MS Excel, and reporting tools
• Ability to work under deadlines during peak admission cycles

Preferred Experience

• Experience in private universities, deemed universities, or large education groups
• Exposure to national and international student recruitment
• Background in enrolment management or education sales leadership

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