Manager/Senior Manager Admissions and Financial Aid

The Senior Manager Admissions is responsible for ensuring strategic excellence in student selection while promoting diversity, inclusivity, and a superior experience for both students and other stakeholders. This role encompasses admissions oversight, scholarship evaluations, competitor benchmarking, and fostering an engaging institutional culture. Design and implement strategies to enhance diversity in student intake, ensuring representation across geography, gender, educational boards, and international backgrounds. Maintain high standards of academic quality in the selection process. Take ownership of the admissions workflow, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience for applicants from submission to enrollment. Conduct systematic reviews of domestic and international educational institutions to gather insights on trends, strategies, and benchmarks. Provide actionable recommendations to enhance the institution's competitive position. Evaluate need-based scholarship applications with fairness and transparency. Maintain and ensure accuracy in the scholarship-related Management Information System (MIS) for effective decision-making and reporting. Foster a positive and collaborative work environment to enhance associate satisfaction and engagement. Promote professional development opportunities and continuous learning among associates. Develop and implement initiatives to ensure an exceptional student experience, focusing on engagement, satisfaction, and overall well-being. Collaborate with various departments to continuously improve student support services and programs. Qualifications and Skills: - Masters degree in Education, Management, or a related field. Candidates with relevant experience will be preferred. - Significant experience in admissions, student services, or institutional management. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. - Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities. - Commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and continuous improvement.,