Admission Manager

SKIPS University; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

SKIPS University in Ahmedabad district is seeking an Admission Manager to lead the end-to-end admission process, drive enrollment targets, and guide the admissions team from inquiry to enrollment.

The role involves managing inquiries via calls, emails, and events; coordinating with marketing for campaigns; maintaining MIS reports; and ensuring compliance with policies. Prior experience in admissions and leadership is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's degree (MBA preferred, especially in Marketing or Administration).
• 3-7 years of admissions, counseling, or education sales experience; 1-2 years in supervision.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and counseling skills.
• Target-driven with proven sales/conversion track record.
• Proficiency in CRM tools, MS Office/Excel, and admission management software.
• Leadership and team management ability.
• Good understanding of the education sector and admission regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and manage the annual admission strategy and enrollment targets.
• Handle inquiries from prospective students/parents via calls, emails, walk-ins, and online forms; ensure timely follow-up and conversion.
• Oversee the complete admission cycle - counseling, documentation, fee collection, and enrollment confirmation.
• Lead, train, and monitor the performance of admission counselors/executives.
• Organize and participate in open houses, education fairs, school/college visits, and other outreach events.
• Coordinate with the marketing team to plan admission campaigns, digital promotions, and lead generation activities.
• Maintain and analyze admission data/MIS reports (inquiry-to-admission ratio, source-wise conversion, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, regulatory norms, and accreditation requirements.
• Address parent/student grievances related to admissions professionally and promptly.
• Coordinate with academic departments for eligibility criteria, seat availability, and entrance test/interview processes.
• Prepare and present periodic admission reports to senior management.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Counseling

CRM tools

MS Office

Admission software

Leadership

Team management

Education

MBA preferred

Tools

CRM tools

MS Office/Excel

Admission management software

Job description

Department: Admissions / Student Recruitment

Reports To: Director of Admissions / Registrar / Principal

Job Summary:

The Admission Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end admission process, driving student enrollment targets, managing the admissions team, and ensuring a smooth, positive experience for prospective students and their families from inquiry to enrollment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, implement, and manage the annual admission strategy and enrollment targets
• Handle inquiries from prospective students/parents via calls, emails, walk-ins, and online forms; ensure timely follow-up and conversion
• Oversee the complete admission cycle - counseling, documentation, fee collection, and enrollment confirmation
• Lead, train, and monitor the performance of admission counselors/executives
• Organize and participate in open houses, education fairs, school/college visits, and other outreach events
• Coordinate with the marketing team to plan admission campaigns, digital promotions, and lead generation activities
• Maintain and analyze admission data/MIS reports (inquiry-to-admission ratio, source-wise conversion, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, regulatory norms, and accreditation requirements
• Address parent/student grievances related to admissions professionally and promptly
• Coordinate with academic departments for eligibility criteria, seat availability, and entrance test/interview processes
• Prepare and present periodic admission reports to senior management

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's/Master's degree (MBA preferred, especially in Marketing or Administration)
• 3-7 years of experience in admissions, counseling, or education sales, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory role
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and counseling skills
• Target-driven with proven sales/conversion track record
• Proficiency in CRM tools, MS Office/Excel, and admission management software
• Leadership and team management ability
• Good understanding of the education sector and admission regulations