Admissions Specialist

Apeejay Stya Education (Svran Foundation); Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Apeejay Stya Education (Svran Foundation) invites applications for a role focused on Student Acquisition, Retention and School Promotion. The incumbent will lead enrollment campaigns, design engagement initiatives, and build strong ties with parents and feeders to boost the school's visibility and admissions targets.

Responsibilities span outreach, event planning, and ongoing student and parent engagement, with a focus on data-driven improvements and collaboration with academic teams to

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation

Networking

Stakeholder management

Relationship management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

MBA/PGDM

Job description

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, 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