Admissions Specialist

Apeejay Stya Education (Svran Foundation); Jalandhar; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Apeejay School Jalandhar invites an Admissions Specialist to drive student enrollment and manage outreach initiatives to meet admission targets.

You will organize open houses, campus visits, counselling sessions, and parent interactions, build relationships with parents, consultants and feeder institutions, and support branding and awareness campaigns.

You will report on admissions metrics and collaborate with academic and community teams to strengthen student engagement and retention.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in school admissions, student affairs, outreach, enrollment management, or school administration.
• Experience in a K-12 school environment preferred.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to drive student acquisition and parent engagement.

Responsibilities

• Drive admissions, enrollment targets, and student acquisition initiatives.
• Develop outreach programs to boost school visibility.
• Organize open houses, campus visits, counselling sessions, and parent meetings.
• Build relationships with prospective parents, consultants, influencers, and feeder schools.
• Support branding and awareness campaigns to strengthen market presence.
• Design programs to improve student engagement, retention, and school experience.
• Plan parent workshops and community outreach; act as liaison with school leadership.
• Coordinate school events, communications, and showcase student achievements.
• Monitor admissions metrics and prepare periodic reports with insights.

Skills

Communication skills

Networking

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Management

MBA/PGDM preferred

Job description

Admissions Specialist, Apeejay School Jalandhar, Apeejay Education Society, Apeejay Stya Group

Student Acquisition, Retention & School Promotion

• Drive student acquisition and enrollment initiatives to achieve admission targets.
• Develop and execute outreach programs to increase awareness and visibility of the school.
• Organize open houses, campus visits, admission counselling sessions, and parent interactions.
• Build relationships with prospective parents, educational consultants, community influencers, and feeder institutions.
• Support branding, marketing, and awareness campaigns that strengthen the school's market presence.

Student Engagement & Retention

• Design and implement initiatives that improve student participation, engagement, and overall school experience.
• Organize student orientation programs, leadership initiatives, assemblies, cultural events, and recognition ceremonies.
• Conduct student feedback surveys and recommend improvements to enhance satisfaction and retention.
• Collaborate with academic and co-curricular teams to strengthen student involvement across school activities.

Parent & Community Engagement

• Build strong relationships with parents and guardians through regular engagement programs.
• Organize parent workshops, information sessions, and community outreach initiatives.
• Act as a bridge between students, parents, and school leadership when required.
• Establish partnerships with local organizations, educational institutions, NGOs, and community groups.

Event Management & Communication

• Plan and execute school events, competitions, outreach activities, and community engagement programs.
• Manage communication through newsletters, social media, school portals, and other engagement channels.
• Showcase student achievements and promote school activities through internal and external communication platforms.

Reporting & Analytics

• Monitor admissions, engagement, participation, retention, and parent satisfaction metrics.
• Prepare periodic reports and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Track outreach effectiveness and support data-driven decision-making.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Management (MBA/PGDM will be preferred)
• 5+ years of relevant experience in school admissions, student affairs, outreach, community engagement, enrollment management, or school administration
• Prior experience in a K-12 school is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated success in student acquisition, parent engagement, retention, and relationship management
• Strong communication, presentation, networking, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and contribute to a transformational growth agenda

.What We Are Looking For

• A self-starter who enjoys building relationships and creating impact
• Someone who can balance admissions growth with student and parent satisfaction
• A professional who is excited to be part of a school transformation journey and contribute beyond a traditional role

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