School Manager

Job Title: School Manager Orchid Schools, Mumbai

• Drive

  admissions

  through effective lead management and parent engagement.
• Monitor

  PRM performance

  , ensure timely follow-ups, and manage

  lead assignment

  .
• Conduct

  parent counselling

  via

  online, walk-ins, and phone

  to convert leads into admissions.
• Analyze

  admissions data

  to track performance and recommend improvement strategies.

3. Branch Operations

• Ensure smooth

  day-to-day operations

  of the school branch.
• Manage

  fee collections

  , transport operations, and campus maintenance.
• Oversee

  vendor management

  and ensure timely payments.
• Maintain

  inventories, records, and operational data

  for reporting and decision-making.
• Handle

  non-academic grievances

  of parents and staff effectively.

2. Marketing & Events

• Plan and execute

  marketing initiatives

  including:
• Branch & RWA events
• Field marketing activities
• Pre-school tie-ups and other collaborations to drive leads

• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to maximize event reach and conversion.
• Ensure all marketing campaigns are

  well-planned, executed, and tracked

  for outcomes.

4. Parent & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong

  relationships with parents

  to enhance satisfaction.
• Serve as the

  point of contact

  for Trustees and other stakeholders.
• Resolve issues highlighted in

  complaint registers

  and follow up to closure.

5. Staff Management

• Track staff strength, attendance, and performance.
• Facilitate recruitment and induction of school administrative staff.
• Coordinate with HR on recruitment, attendance, salary processing, and staff grievances.

6. Finance & Compliance

• Monitor

  collections and petty cash

  ; ensure proper documentation.
• Track and manage

  vendor payments

  and operational expenses.
• Ensure adherence to school policies and statutory compliance.

7. Campus & Transport Management

• Ensure overall school

  maintenance

  , including playgrounds, courts, and facilities.
• Oversee

  transport operations

  , route mapping, GPRS tracking, and driver compliance (breath analyses, maintenance).

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelors degree; Management, Education, or related field preferred.
• 35 years of experience in

  school operations, admissions, or education management

  .
• Strong

  leadership, organizational, and communication skills

  .
• Experience in

  marketing and events planning

  for education institutions is a plus.
• Data-driven, with ability to analyze metrics and optimize performance.
• Ability to

  multitask, prioritize, and manage a diverse team

  .

Key Attributes

• Result-oriented, proactive, and accountable.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Passion for education and student development.
• Ability to work in a

  fast-paced, target-driven environment

  .