Admission Officer/Admission Manager

Role & responsibilities

The Admission Officer will manage the end-to-end admissions process for Post Graduate Management programs, with a strong focus on student counseling, data calling, lead generation, and conversion. The role involves handling inquiries through calls, walk-ins, emails, and digital leads, and guiding prospective students and parents on program details, eligibility, fees, and career outcomes.

The incumbent will proactively generate admission leads through networking with degree colleges, faculty coordinators, coaching centers, and education partners, and support campus visits, seminars, open houses, and admission drives. Responsibilities include systematic follow-up of leads, application processing, document verification, coordination of interviews and selection processes, and issuance of admission offers.

The Admission Officer will work closely with marketing and academic teams to improve lead quality and conversion ratios, maintain accurate records in CRM/ERP systems, and prepare MIS reports on inquiries, conversions, and enrollments. Ensuring compliance with AICTE/University norms and institute policies is essential.

This role requires strong communication and counseling skills, a target-driven approach, and the ability to build lasting relationships. Willingness to work during peak admission cycles and participate in outreach activities is expected.

Preferred candidate profile

• Graduate or Post Graduate in any discipline (MBA / Management qualification preferred)
  
• 38 years of experience in admissions, education sales, student counseling, or academic marketing
  
• Prior experience in PG / MBA institute admissions will be an added advantage
  
• Strong experience in data calling, lead follow-up, and admission conversion
  
• Proven ability to generate leads through networking with degree colleges, coaching centers
  
• Excellent communication skills in English; proficiency in Hindi and/or Marathi preferred
  
• Target-driven, result-oriented, and comfortable working under pressure during admission cycles
  
• Good working knowledge of CRM and MS Excel
  
• Willingness to travel locally for college visits, seminars, education fairs, and outreach activities
  
• Professional, ethical, and student-centric approach with strong interpersonal skills