Regional Head-Admissions

CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY; Chandigarh; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier educational institution in Chandigarh is seeking a Zonal Manager-Admissions to lead student admission and outreach activities. The ideal candidate will have 12-15 years of experience in education management and demonstrated success in achieving enrollment targets. This role requires excellent leadership and communication skills paired with a strategic mindset. Full-time position with a focus on business development and marketing.

Qualifications

• 12-15 years of relevant experience in education management, sales, or business development.
• Proven experience in driving zonal-level operations and meeting sales/admissions targets.

Responsibilities

• Drive and achieve student enrollment targets across the zone.
• Develop and execute zonal admission plans in alignment with national strategy.
• Build and maintain relationships with educational institutions.

Skills

Strong leadership and team management

Excellent communication

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Strategic planning

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in any discipline

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Position Title: Zonal Manager-Admissions

Location: Chandigarh University, Mohali Campus

Reporting to: General Manager / Director

Experience Required: 12+ Years (with minimum 8 years in a leadership role)

Job Summary

The Zonal Head – Admissions and Outreach is responsible for planning, executing, and monitoring all student admission and outreach activities within a designated zone. This leadership role requires building a strong regional presence through schools, coaching centers, community events, and other outreach platforms to achieve enrollment targets. The ideal candidate will bring a strategic mindset, strong leadership, and field-level execution expertise.

Key Responsibilities

1. Admissions Strategy & Execution

• Drive and achieve student enrollment targets across the zone.
• Develop and execute zonal admission plans in alignment with national strategy.
• Monitor and report on regional trends, competitor activity, and enrollment forecasts.

2. Outreach & Brand Promotion

• Build and maintain relationships with schools, colleges, coaching centers, and other educational institutions.
• Plan and execute zonal-level outreach campaigns, seminars, education fairs, webinars, and promotional events.
• Collaborate with the marketing team for region‑specific campaigns and collateral.
• Hire, train, and manage a team of regional admission counselors/executives.
• Set performance KPIs, monitor progress, and provide ongoing mentoring and support.
• Conduct regular reviews and ensure productivity benchmarks are met.

3. Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with internal academic, marketing, and operations teams for smooth execution.
• Represent the institution in public forums, parent interactions, and community events.
• Handle escalations and ensure high levels of stakeholder satisfaction.

4. Data, Reporting, and Analytics

• Maintain accurate records of inquiries, leads, conversions, and other key metrics.
• Provide regular MIS and analytics reports to senior leadership.
• Use data insights to optimize outreach and conversion strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (master’s degree preferred).
• 12‑15 years of relevant experience in education management, sales, or business development.
• Proven experience in driving zonal‑level operations and meeting sales/admissions targets.

Key Skills

• Strong leadership and team management.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic planning and problem‑solving mindset.

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Business Development, Sales, and Marketing
• Industries: Higher Education and Education