Director - Recruitment & Admissions

Job title: Director– Recruitment & Admissions

Department: Outreach & Admissions

Work Location: Chennai/ Sri City

Experience: Atleast 15 years of experience in student recruitment, admissions, outreach, or
related areas.

Educational Qualification: Master’s degree or equivalent degree from a premier
institution

Position: Full-time

Salary: As per the Institution standard

About the role

In an exciting period of growth, Krea is looking to hire a new Director of Recruitment and Admissions.

The Director of Recruitment and Admissions will have
responsibility for the overall outreach and admissions functions of theUniversity. They will be responsible for the development and implementation ofpolicies and procedures pertaining to the outreach and admissions departments.The Director will provide overall leadership and strategic vision for admittingincoming classes to the University. They will be responsible for analysing andmodifying the recruitment plan to ensure that it aligns with Krea’s overarchinggoals. The Director will work collaboratively with management and heads ofother departments to develop innovative strategies to achieve institutionalgoals.

The Director of Recruitment and Admissions will report to the COO
and will work in close collaboration with the Vice-Chancellor, School Deans,Academic Administration, Student Services, Career Services, Alumni Relations,Finance, Operations, and Communications.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the
following:

· Provide leadership and strategic vision for the University
Outreach and Admissions Department.

· Manage all activities associated with outreach and admissions,
collaborating with other department heads and ensuring efficient, coordinatedservices.

· Develop annual business plans for the outreach and admissions team
and lead strategy across multiple regions.

· Be responsible for achieving outreach and admissions targets for
the Institution.

· Make admissions decisions as part of the leadership of the
Admissions Committee and collaborate with the leadership team to planrecruitment and application cycles, establish priorities, meet deadlines, andensure cycles run smoothly.

· Direct the team towards achieving the overall goal of attracting
and admitting a large and diverse pool of outstanding students.

· Design and implement strategies and digital initiatives to maximise
reach to target audiences for programmes.

· Analyse regional and national data to identify trends, best
practices, and growth strategies.

· Recruit, lead, and manage a team of regional/territory leaders.

· Define and monitor overall KPIs and targets for the team.

· Nurture and manage existing and prospective relationships with
school/college administrators, counsellors, institutes, and thirdparties/business associates to facilitate interactions with students andparents from target groups.

· Finalise all marketing brochures, pamphlets, videos, social media
graphics, and any other materials required for promotional activities.

· Collaborate with the personnel function on activities including
recruitment, selection, training, performance evaluation, professional development,and supervision.

· Develop strategies to make the admissions application and decision
process more efficient, working collaboratively with units internal andexternal to the University.

· Identify needs and develop strategies to promote excellence through
training and supervision.

· Develop long-term organisational goals and strategic plans for the
Outreach and Admissions departments.

· Oversee the development of a multichannel marketing and
communications strategy.

· Work and communicate with university departments and programmes
regarding admissions-related changes.

· Maintain contact with students throughout the recruitment process
and, even after acceptance, ensure they enjoy a successful, smooth start totheir academic careers.

The roles and responsibilities outlined above are not intended to
be an exhaustive list of tasks. Flexibility is required, and the job holder isexpected to carry out any other related duties that fall within the employee’sskills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit their resume, a cover letter
detailing their relevant experience, and contact information to careers@krea.edu.in with the subject line Application for Director of Recruitment and Admissions.

Krea University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages
applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Remuneration will becompetitive with Indian non-profit pay scales and will depend upon thecandidate’s experience levels and the overall organisation’s salarystructure.

Contact

For further information, please write to careers@krea.edu.in

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Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Work Location: In person