Admissions Manager

SKIPS University; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

SKIPS University in Ahmedabad invites an experienced Admission Manager to lead the end-to-end admissions process, drive enrollment targets, and manage the admissions team to deliver a smooth experience for prospective students and families from inquiry to enrollment.

The role requires planning enrollment strategy, handling inquiries, counseling, documentation, fee collection, and coordination with marketing and academic departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's degree required, MBA preferred in Marketing or Administration.
• 3–7 years in admissions, counseling, or education sales with supervisory experience.
• 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.

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.
• Coordinate with marketing for admission campaigns and lead generation activities.
• Maintain and analyze admission data/MIS reports and ensure compliance with policies.

Education

MBA (Marketing/Administration) preferred

Bachelor's or Master's degree

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