Business Development Specialist-Admissions

CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Kerala seeks a Business Development Specialist to enhance student recruitment through marketing and relationship-building with schools. Candidates should have 2-5 years in marketing and admissions, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include developing marketing strategies, managing the admission process, and planning promotional events. This full-time role requires a proactive and target-driven approach to meet enrollment goals.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in marketing and admissions within educational institutions.
• Established network with schools and academic institutions.
• Ability to handle inquiries and counsel prospective students.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement marketing strategies to increase student admissions.
• Build and maintain relationships with schools.
• Manage the admission process including counseling and follow-ups.
• Collaborate with the academic team to align marketing strategies.

Skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Organizational abilities

Event management

Target-driven

Proactive approach

Job description

Business Development Specialist – Admissions

We are seeking a proactive Marketing and Admission Officer to drive student recruitment and strengthen the institution’s brand presence. The ideal candidate will have 3–7 years of experience in marketing and admissions, with a strong network in schools and educational institutions. This role combines strategic marketing initiatives with hands‑on management of the admission process to achieve enrollment targets and enhance institutional visibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement marketing strategies to increase student admissions.
• Build and maintain relationships with schools, guiding students toward academic programs or coaching offerings.
• Plan and execute seminars, workshops, school/college presentations, and promotional events.
• Collaborate with the academic team to align marketing strategies with course offerings.

Admissions Management

• Manage the end‑to‑end admission process, including inquiry handling, counseling, follow‑ups, and enrollment.
• Ensure accurate record‑keeping and reporting through CRM/ERP systems.
• Monitor and report on admissions performance and outreach effectiveness.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 2–5 years of experience in marketing and admissions within educational institutions, coaching, or degree program admissions.
• Established network with schools and academic institutions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and event management abilities.
• Target‑driven with a proactive and results‑oriented approach.

Employment Details

• Seniority Level: Associate
• Employment Type: Full‑time
• Job Function: Business Development, Marketing, and Sales
• Industries: Higher Education and Education