Admissions Counselor

Indian Institute of Art & Design (IIAD)

• Designation : Counselor/Senior Counselor- Admissions & Outreach

• Name of the Institution:

  Indian Institute of Art and Design (IIAD)

• Location : 7th Floor, Spaze Palazo, Golf Course Ext Rd, Sector 69, Gurugram

• Working Hours :

  Timings 9.00 a.m – 6.00 pm (Monday to Friday) / 10:00 a.m – 5:00 pm (Saturday), 2 Saturdays off in a month (Timings are subject to change depending on requirements.)

• Work Experience:

  Minimum 1–2 years (Freshers with exceptional qualities may also be considered. Preference will be given to candidates from Gurgaon/Dwarka.

• Education:

  Graduate, preferably with a short-term professional or vocational qualification

• Reporting:

  Manager / Head – Admissions & Outreach

Counselor

The Candidate is expected to demonstrate reasonable amount of skills and maturity in the following:

• Counsel prospective students about IIAD and its program offerings through database outreach and ERP system.
• Make a minimum of 80-90 attempts to connect with students per day and follow up on leads to meet assigned Application targets.
• Liaise with external agencies such as consultants and design coaching institutes.
• Conduct information sessions with parents and prospective students at school fairs, presentations, education fairs, campus walk-ins, and over the phone.
• Occasionally travel to Delhi/NCR and across India to conduct workshops and participate in school fairs.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with schools and key stakeholders such as Principals, School Counselors, Educators, and Students.
• Plan and execute local-level marketing campaigns.
• Work towards achieving admission targets set by the team.
• Coordinate and manage on-campus activities such as campus visits and workshops.
• Use the CRM system to manage and regularly update prospective student records.

Required Skills & Abilities:

The Counselor is the face of the Institute and should possess and exhibit the following skills and abilities:

• Excellent communication skills in English and Hindi (written and spoken).
• Strong interpersonal and professional conduct.
• Initiative and ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and note-taking.
• Good email etiquette and strong writing skills.
• Team player with a collaborative approach.

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