Admissions Counsellor

About the BITS Law School, Mumbai:

A premier institute focused on generating the next cadre of legal leaders in India and across the globe, situated in Mumbai. Founded in March 2023, the School offers high-quality multidisciplinary legal education in times of increasing demand for well-rounded, tech-savvy and industry-ready law graduates across disciplines.

The website of BITS Law School is www.bitslawschool.edu.in

About the job Job Title: Admissions Counsellor

Department: Admissions & Outreach

Reports To: HOD, Admissions & Outreach

Location: Work from Home

Employment Type: Contractual

Job Purpose:

To engage with prospective students via telephone or digital channels to provide information about the BITSLAW's - 5year Law programme, support the admissions process, and contribute to enrollment targets by effectively guiding applicants through their decision-making journey.

Job Responsibilities

• Explain the admission procedure and program distinguishing features to prospective students and their parents through incoming/outgoing phone calls, emails and face to face meetings (external situation permitting)
• Support applicants throughout the admission process by helping them register on the admission portal and addressing their queries in order to help them complete the online application
• Follow-up with students to verify any application issues, including discrepancies or missing information
• Maintain regular communication with students, parents, colleagues and external agencies for coordinating admission activities, explaining USPs of the BITSLAW's programme and addressing any related queries
• Collaborate with the program coordinators to organize presentations, information sessions, and recruitment related activities
• Build broad knowledge on admission activities and guidelines
• Any other admission related activities as intimated by manager

Experience / Education:

• Undergraduate/Postgraduate from a reputed university in India or abroad
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities and good command over the language
• Understanding of Indian higher education landscape and related policies would be a plus
• Quick learner and a strong team player
• Passion for building world class institutions of higher education
• Proficiency in MS Office Desirable Experience
• 2–3 years of relevant experience e.g. academic advising, or admissions in a higher education institution
• Experience working in a target-driven sales or student recruitment environment
• Exposure to education technology platforms and student information systems

*Job responsibilities stated are not to be taken as an exhaustive statement of duties. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as necessary