Admission Officer

The Admissions Officer is responsible for managing the end-to-end admissions process for prospective students from initial inquiry through to enrolment This role acts as a primary liaison guiding applicants and their families evaluating credentials and supporting the institution s overall recruitment and enrollment goals Key Responsibilities Application Management and Evaluation Review and Evaluate Applications Process and meticulously evaluate all student applications including academic transcripts standardized test scores essays and letters of recommendation to determine admissibility based on institutional criteria Decision Making Make recommendations or final decisions on applicant admissions in accordance with established policies ensuring fairness and consistency Data Maintenance Maintain accurate and confidential records of all applicant communications and information within the Admissions database or CRM Customer Relationship Management system Compliance Ensure all admissions processes comply with internal policies and external regulations e g FERPA UCAS or other higher education guidelines Recruitment and Outreach Prospective Student Advising Serve as the initial and ongoing point of contact for prospective students and their families providing detailed and accurate information about programs admission requirements financial aid and application procedures Recruitment Events Represent the institution at recruitment events such as Open Houses College Fairs and information sessions both on and off-campus Tours and Interviews Coordinate and conduct campus tours and interviews with applicants to assess their fit and provide a personalized experience Conversion Activities Assist in strategies to convert admitted students into enrolled students which may include targeted communication and follow-up Administrative and Coordination Duties Correspondence Proactively manage a high volume of inquiries via email phone and in-person meetings providing timely and professional responses Reporting Generate and analyse reports on admissions data trends and outcomes to inform recruitment strategies and goal setting Interdepartmental Collaboration Liaise with other departments such as Marketing Financial Aid Academic Deans and Registration to ensure a seamless transition for applicants throughout the process Required Skills and Qualifications Education and Experience Education Typically requires a Bachelor s degree in a relevant field e g Education Business Communications or Marketing A Master s degree may be preferred for senior roles Experience Previous professional experience in admissions student recruitment academic advising or a related higher education environment is usually required Essential Skills Communication Interpersonal Skills Exceptional written and verbal communication skills including public speaking and the ability to build rapport with diverse stakeholders students parents staff Organizational Detail-Oriented Strong organizational time management and meticulous attention to detail to handle a large volume of applications and complex records Customer Service A strong commitment to providing excellent customer service and a welcoming supportive experience for all applicants Technical Proficiency Competence in using CRM systems like Slate or Salesforce student information systems and standard office software e g Microsoft Office Suite Analytical and Decision-Making Ability to analyse data to identify trends and make fair informed and objective decisions Job Type Full-time Pay 12 473 59 - 40 151 64 per month Benefits Flexible schedule Education Bachelor s Required Experience Academic counseling 1 year Required Language Hindi English Required Willingness to travel 50 Required Work Location In person