Admission Counsellor

International School of Management; Danapur; Hybrid; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

International School of Management is seeking an admissions counsellor to engage with prospective students, guide them through the application process, and provide information on programs such as BBA, MBA, BCA, MCA, BJMC, and BCOM. You will coordinate inquiries, schedule interviews, and support visa and financial aid conversations.

The role involves attending education fairs, webinars, and recruitment events, with hybrid/remote options and flexible hours to match international time zones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Management, Marketing, Education, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in admissions counselling for business or management programs.
• Strong knowledge of management education trends, careers, and industry expectations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM tools.

Responsibilities

• Respond to inquiries via phone, email, WhatsApp, and in-person meetings.
• Respond to inquiries from prospective students and provide detailed information about programs, admission requirements, scholarships, and deadlines.
• Guide students through the application process, including document submission, interview scheduling, and follow-ups.
• Evaluate applications to determine eligibility and ensure all required documentation is complete.
• Explain program offerings (e.g., BBA, MBA, BCA, MCA, BJMC, BCOM), eligibility criteria, and career prospects to interested candidates.
• Counsel students and parents on the admissions process, program selection, and financial aid options.
• Guide applicants through application submission, document collection, and interview scheduling.
• Track and follow up with leads throughout the admissions funnel to increase conversion rates.
• Coordinate with faculty and academic committees for application review and admissions decisions.
• Participate in education fairs, webinars, school/college visits, and virtual recruitment events.
• Assist the marketing team in creating targeted outreach campaigns for management programs.
• Build and maintain relationships with educational consultants, career counsellors, and alumni for referral-based outreach.
• Maintain accurate and updated records in the CRM system
• Provide weekly and monthly reports on lead generation, conversion, and admissions progress to management.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to design and implement outreach strategies.
• Coordinate with academic and administrative departments to facilitate smooth admission transitions.
• Provide regular reports and insights on admissions trends, conversion rates, and pipeline status to the Director of Admissions.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Empathy

Fluent in English

Goal-oriented

Time management

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in Management/Marketing/Education or related field

Tools

CRM tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond to inquiries via phone, email, WhatsApp, and in-person meetings.
• Respond to inquiries from prospective students and provide detailed information about programs, admission requirements, scholarships, and deadlines.
• Guide students through the application process, including document submission, interview scheduling, and follow-ups.
• Evaluate applications to determine eligibility and ensure all required documentation is complete.
• Explain program offerings (e.g., BBA, MBA, BCA, MCA, BJMC, BCOM), eligibility criteria, and career prospects to interested candidates.
• Counsel students and parents on the admissions process, program selection, and financial aid options.
• Guide applicants through application submission, document collection, and interview scheduling.
• Track and follow up with leads throughout the admissions funnel to increase conversion rates.
• Coordinate with faculty and academic committees for application review and admissions decisions.
• Participate in education fairs, webinars, school/college visits, and virtual recruitment events.
• Assist the marketing team in creating targeted outreach campaigns for management programs.
• Build and maintain relationships with educational consultants, career counsellors, and alumni for referral-based outreach.
• Maintain accurate and updated records in the CRM system
• Provide weekly and monthly reports on lead generation, conversion, and admissions progress to management.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to design and implement outreach strategies.
• Coordinate with academic and administrative departments to facilitate smooth admission transitions.
• Provide regular reports and insights on admissions trends, conversion rates, and pipeline status to the Director of Admissions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or master's degree in Management, Marketing, Education, or related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in admissions counselling, preferably for business or management programs.
• Strong knowledge of management education (MBA/BBA/BCA/MCA/BJMC) trends, career pathways, and industry expectations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM tools.
• Ability to handle student queries with professionalism and empathy.

Desirable Attributes:

• Prior experience in international admissions or exposure to global education systems.
• Understanding of student visa processes and international student recruitment.
• Goal-oriented with the ability to work under pressure and meet enrolment targets.
• Fluent in English; additional language proficiency is a plus.
• Familiarity with business school admissions cycles and international education systems.
• Prior experience dealing with international students and visa processes.
• Results-driven mindset with the ability to meet and exceed enrolment targets.

Work Environment:

• Office-based with travel for recruitment events.
• Hybrid/remote work options may be available.
• May require flexible working hours to accommodate international student time zones.