Zonal Head - West (Admissions & Outreach)

(West Zone: Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa)

Role & responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership:

• Plan, execute, and monitor and own all student admission and outreach activities in your designated zone

• Design and implement regional outreach strategies to foster robust connections with schools, coaching centres, and community organizations

• Analyse market trends and competitor activities to inform and adapt local admissions campaigns

• Collaborate with Schools for conducting workshops, masterclasses and events for Students / Teachers / Principals

• Relationship Management

• Build enduring partnerships with school leaders, education consultants, and influencers to maximize visibility and positive brand recall

• Represent the institution at education fairs, open houses, counselling events, and community interactions.

• Team Development:

• Recruit, train, and mentor zonal and outreach teams, cultivating a culture of operational excellence, integrity, and innovation

• Set clear goals, provide feedback, and support professional growth within your team.

• Admissions Excellence:

• Ensure a transparent, fair, and mission-aligned admissions process, balancing institutional priorities and student aspirations

• Deploy technology (CRM, analytics tools) to enhance applicant experience and track outcomes

• Reporting & Accountability:

• Maintain and report key performance indicators on outreach effectiveness, conversion rates, and student diversity.

• Ensure compliance with institutional policies and industry standards, delivering on targets and quality benchmarks

• Brand Building:

Communicate the institutions vision passionatelyengaging diverse audiences in ways that spark curiosity and trust.

Preferred candidate profile

• Graduate/Postgraduate in Education, Business Administration, Marketing, or allied field

• 8+ years experience in admissions, regional operations, sales, outreach, or education leadershipfrom universities, schools, EdTech, or related sectors

• Proven record in leading multi-city teams and driving growth against ambitious targets

• Expertise in relationship-building, negotiation, and community networking

• Tech-savvyfamiliar with CRMs, Excel, social networks, and online outreach campaigns.

Outstanding communication skills (English and relevant regional language). Willingness to travel within region as needed