Manager Admissions & Outreach

CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Team Manager – Admissions & Outreach to drive student recruitment and outreach initiatives in Ahmedabad District, Gujarat. The role involves supervising a team of counselors, ensuring effective admissions operations, and maintaining relationships with educational partners. Candidates should have 8-10 years of experience in admissions or educational sales, with a strong leadership background. This full-time position requires excellent communication and negotiation skills, as well as proficiency in CRM/ERP systems.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in admissions or student recruitment.
• Experience managing a team and achieving targets is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide a team of counselors and outreach staff.
• Monitor team performance against targets and provide feedback.
• Ensure adherence to university policies and admission guidelines.
• Achieve regional admission targets for undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Maintain relationships with educational partners and assist with networking.
• Represent the university at regional education fairs and events.
• Facilitate school and coaching center engagements, seminars, career guidance sessions, and awareness programs.
• Maintain relationships with educational partners and assist the team in networking initiatives.
• Represent the university at regional education fairs and events when required.
• Assist in planning and execution of admission drives, open houses, and promotional tours.
• Ensure smooth coordination of logistics, communications, and on-ground activities for all events.
• Track team performance, leads, and conversions.
• Prepare regular MIS reports and share insights with senior management.
• Identify areas of improvement in outreach and admissions processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

CRM/ERP proficiency

Event planning

MS Office

Event planning

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About the Company

The Team Manager – Admissions & Outreach will oversee the execution of student recruitment and outreach initiatives in the assigned region. The role is responsible for managing a team of counselors, field executives, and outreach coordinators to achieve admission targets, maintain strong institutional relationships, and enhance the university’s regional visibility.

About the Role

The Team Manager – Admissions & Outreach will oversee the execution of student recruitment and outreach initiatives in the assigned region.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide a team of counselors, field executives, and outreach staff to ensure effective admissions operations.
• Monitor team performance against targets and provide feedback, training, and motivation.
• Ensure adherence to university policies, admission guidelines, and operational standards.
• Student Recruitment & Admissions
• Achieve regional admission targets for undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Support counseling activities and ensure quality interactions with prospective students and parents.
• Oversee lead management, follow-ups, and application tracking via CRM/ERP systems.
• Outreach & Relationship Management
• Facilitate school and coaching center engagements, seminars, career guidance sessions, and awareness programs.
• Maintain relationships with educational partners and assist the team in networking initiatives.
• Represent the university at regional education fairs and events when required.
• Event & Campaign Support
• Assist in planning and execution of admission drives, open houses, and promotional tours.
• Ensure smooth coordination of logistics, communications, and on-ground activities for all events.
• Reporting & Analysis
• Track team performance, leads, and conversions.
• Prepare regular MIS reports and share insights with senior management.
• Identify areas of improvement in outreach and admissions processes.

Qualifications

• Education
• Experience
• 8–10 years of experience in admissions, student recruitment, educational sales, or outreach.
• Experience managing a team and achieving targets is mandatory.

Required Skills

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Target-driven mindset with strong follow-up and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in CRM/ERP systems and MS Office.
• Ability to plan and execute events and work in a fast-paced environment.

Pay range and compensation package

Pay range or salary or compensation details are not provided.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Marketing, Sales, and Business Development

Industries

Higher Education and Education