Director - Recruitment & Admissions

Job title: Director– Recruitment & Admissions

Department: Outreach & Admissions

Work Location: Chennai/ Sri City

Experience: Atleast 15 years of experience in student recruitment, admissions, outreach, or

related areas.

Educational Qualification: Master's degree or equivalent degree from a premier

institution

Position: Full-time

Salary: As per the Institution standard

About the role

In an exciting period of growth, Krea is looking to hire a new Director of Recruitment and Admissions.

The Director of Recruitment and Admissions will have

responsibility for the overall outreach and admissions functions of the

University. They will be responsible for the development and implementation of

policies and procedures pertaining to the outreach and admissions departments.

The Director will provide overall leadership and strategic vision for admitting

incoming classes to the University. They will be responsible for analysing and

modifying the recruitment plan to ensure that it aligns with Krea's overarching

goals. The Director will work collaboratively with management and heads of

other departments to develop innovative strategies to achieve institutional

goals.

The Director of Recruitment and Admissions will report to the COO

and will work in close collaboration with the Vice-Chancellor, School Deans,

Academic Administration, Student Services, Career Services, Alumni Relations,

Finance, Operations, and Communications.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the

following:

· Provide leadership and strategic vision for the University

Outreach and Admissions Department.

· Manage all activities associated with outreach and admissions,

collaborating with other department heads and ensuring efficient, coordinated

services.

· Develop annual business plans for the outreach and admissions team

and lead strategy across multiple regions.

· Be responsible for achieving outreach and admissions targets for

the Institution.

· Make admissions decisions as part of the leadership of the

Admissions Committee and collaborate with the leadership team to plan

recruitment and application cycles, establish priorities, meet deadlines, and

ensure cycles run smoothly.

· Direct the team towards achieving the overall goal of attracting

and admitting a large and diverse pool of outstanding students.

· Design and implement strategies and digital initiatives to maximise

reach to target audiences for programmes.

· Analyse regional and national data to identify trends, best

practices, and growth strategies.

· Recruit, lead, and manage a team of regional/territory leaders.

· Define and monitor overall KPIs and targets for the team.

· Nurture and manage existing and prospective relationships with

school/college administrators, counsellors, institutes, and third

parties/business associates to facilitate interactions with students and

parents from target groups.

· Finalise all marketing brochures, pamphlets, videos, social media

graphics, and any other materials required for promotional activities.

· Collaborate with the personnel function on activities including

recruitment, selection, training, performance evaluation, professional development,

and supervision.

· Develop strategies to make the admissions application and decision

process more efficient, working collaboratively with units internal and

external to the University.

· Identify needs and develop strategies to promote excellence through

training and supervision.

· Develop long-term organisational goals and strategic plans for the

Outreach and Admissions departments.

· Oversee the development of a multichannel marketing and

communications strategy.

· Work and communicate with university departments and programmes

regarding admissions-related changes.

· Maintain contact with students throughout the recruitment process

and, even after acceptance, ensure they enjoy a successful, smooth start to

their academic careers.

The roles and responsibilities outlined above are not intended to

be an exhaustive list of tasks. Flexibility is required, and the job holder is

expected to carry out any other related duties that fall within the employee's

skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit their resume, a cover letter

detailing their relevant experience, and contact information to with the subject line Application for Director of Recruitment and Admissions.

Krea University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages

applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Remuneration will be

competitive with Indian non-profit pay scales and will depend upon the

candidate's experience levels and the overall organisation's salary

structure.

Contact

For further information, please write to

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Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Work Location: In person