15.0 - 20.0 years

15 - 25 Lacs

Neemrana, Delhi / NCR

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Position Overview: The Head of Admissions at NIIT University (NU) will be responsible for leading and executing the university's admissions strategy, ensuring the enrolment of high-quality students across all programs. The individual will provide strategic leadership, manage a high-performing admissions team, build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and drive data-led decision-making to achieve the institutions growth and diversity goals. Key Responsibilities: 1. Strategic Planning & Execution Develop and implement a robust admissions strategy aligned with NU's vision, academic goals, and target enrolment numbers. Drive year-on-year improvement in quality and quantity of student intake across undergraduate, postgraduate, and other academic programs. Forecast and manage admissions cycles with a focus on market trends, competitor analysis, and student behavior insights. 2. Team Leadership & Operations Lead, mentor, and manage the admissions team to achieve KPIs and targets. Develop processes to streamline application handling, lead management, and student onboarding. Monitor daily operations, ensuring timely and professional handling of enquiries, applications, interviews, and admissions offers. 3. Outreach & Stakeholder Engagement Collaborate with the marketing team to plan and execute outreach campaigns, including school visits, college fairs, webinars, and digital promotions. Build and maintain relationships with school principals, counselors, educational consultants, and alumni. Represent NIIT University at national and international education forums and events. 4. Data & Analytics Develop data-driven dashboards and metrics to track application funnel, conversion ratios, student demographics, and ROI of campaigns. Use analytics to improve lead nurturing, communication strategies, and admission conversions. Provide regular reports and insights to senior management for strategic decision-making. 5. Policy & Compliance Ensure all admissions processes comply with regulatory norms (UGC, AICTE, etc.), university policies, and ethical standards. Maintain transparency and integrity in the admissions process, ensuring fairness and equal opportunity. 6. Collaboration & Internal Coordination Work closely with academic areas to understand program-specific requirements and communicate effectively with prospects. Coordinate with finance, admin, technical teams Required Skills & Competencies: Proven experience in education management, student recruitment, and team leadership. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Strong understanding of digital marketing, CRM systems, and admissions tech platforms. Analytical mindset with experience in managing data for strategy and reporting. High emotional intelligence, ethical integrity, and a student-first mindset. Desirable Traits: Experience working in a private university or higher education environment. Knowledge of student counseling, career guidance, and parent engagement. Familiarity with both domestic and international student recruitment trends.

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