Admissions Counselor

Imperial School of Banking and Management Studies; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 450,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial School of Banking and Management Studies in India seeks an Admissions Counselor to drive the admissions process for Working Professionals Programs. You will lead target achievement, lead generation, and student engagement across programs.

You will act as the main point of contact for prospective students, coordinate with consultants, and collaborate with marketing teams to increase program visibility while guiding applicants from inquiry to admission.

Qualifications

• Strong sales and business development orientation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong student counseling and convincing abilities.
• Target-oriented and self-motivated approach.
• Ability to develop and execute admission strategies.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of the education/admissions industry and working professionals.
• Proficiency in CRM software and Admissions Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the smooth functioning of the Admissions Department.
• Achi eve annual student admission targets across various programs.
• Manage the complete admissions process from application review to final selection.
• Ensure a smooth and efficient experience for applicants.
• Coordinate with consultants and other stakeholders for lead generation.
• Identify and develop new sources of student leads.
• Conduct meetings with consultants, partners, and potential lead-generation sources.
• Develop strategies to attract qualified candidates.
• Act as the primary point of contact for prospective students.
• Guide candidates throughout the admissions process.
• Understand the needs and motivations of working professionals seeking further education and career advancement.
• Conduct information sessions, webinars, and outreach activities.
• Explain program offerings, curriculum, and career opportunities to prospective students.
• Collaborate with marketing and outreach teams.
• Support targeted campaigns and promotional activities.
• Develop strategies to increase program visibility and attract prospective students.
• Coordinate with faculty, admissions committee members, and other internal stakeholders.
• Support the application review and admission decision-making process.
• Maintain strong relationships with external consultants and admission partners.
• Monitor admissions trends and performance.
• Analyse admission data and lead-conversion metrics.
• Prepare reports to track progress against targets.
• Use data to support strategic decision-making.

Skills

Sales orientation

Communication skills

Counseling ability

Target oriented

Admission strategy

Relationship management

Teamwork

Multitasking

CRM proficiency

Education industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CRM software

Admissions management systems

Job description

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.

Role Overview :

We are looking for a motivated and target-oriented Admissions Counselor to manage and support the admissions process. The role involves achieving student admission targets, generating and converting leads, developing relationships with consultants and other lead sources, and guiding prospective students throughout the admission journey, particularly for Working Professionals Programs.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Admissions & Target Achievement

• Manage the smooth functioning of the Admissions Department.


• Achieve annual student admission targets across various programs.


• Manage the complete admissions process from application review to final selection.


• Ensure a smooth and efficient experience for applicants.

2. Lead Generation & Business Development

• Coordinate with consultants and other stakeholders for lead generation.


• Identify and develop new sources of student leads.


• Conduct meetings with consultants, partners, and potential lead-generation sources.


• Develop strategies to attract qualified candidates.

3. Student Counseling & Engagement

• Act as the primary point of contact for prospective students.


• Guide candidates throughout the admissions process.


• Understand the needs and motivations of working professionals seeking further education and career advancement.


• Conduct information sessions, webinars, and outreach activities.


• Explain program offerings, curriculum, and career opportunities to prospective students.


• Collaborate with marketing and outreach teams.


• Support targeted campaigns and promotional activities.


• Develop strategies to increase program visibility and attract prospective students.

5. Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with faculty, admissions committee members, and other internal stakeholders.


• Support the application review and admission decision-making process.


• Maintain strong relationships with external consultants and admission partners.

6. Reporting & Data Analysis

• Monitor admissions trends and performance.


• Analyse admission data and lead-conversion metrics.


• Prepare reports to track progress against targets.


• Use data to support strategic decision-making.

Required Skills

• Strong sales and business development orientation.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Strong student counseling and convincing abilities.


• Target-oriented and self-motivated approach.


• Ability to develop and execute admission strategies.


• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder-management skills.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.


• Strong understanding of the education/admissions industry and working professionals.


• Proficiency in CRM software and Admissions Management Systems.