Admissions Manager

Company Description Centurion University of Technology and Management is a multidisciplinary private/state university that evolved from the Jagannath Institute for Technology & Management, established in 1997, and gained university status in 2010 through the Orissa Legislative Assembly. With accredited A Grade status from NAAC, the university currently operates constituent campuses at Paralakhemundi and Jatni, near Bhubaneswar. Centurion focuses on globally accredited programs in technology and management, along with employability training for under-resourced communities and strong promotion of entrepreneurial culture. Its guiding principles emphasize equality, equity, and community empowerment, encapsulated in the motto Shaping Lives, Empowering Communities!. The university's impact on quality education and rural skill development has been recognized internationally, including a special mention in a United Nations report on the right to education.
Role Description This is a full-time, on-site role for an Admissions Manager based in Visakhapatnam Rural mandal. The Admissions Manager oversees the end-to-end admissions process, including inquiry handling, applicant counseling, application review coordination, and admission decision communication. The role involves managing outreach activities, organizing information sessions, and collaborating with academic and administrative teams to ensure transparent and efficient admission procedures. The Admissions Manager is responsible for maintaining accurate admissions records, tracking enrollment targets, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with university policies and regulatory guidelines. Daily responsibilities also include supervising admissions staff, optimizing workflows, and contributing to continuous improvement of the candidate experience.
Qualifications

• Strong skills in student counseling, stakeholder engagement, and relationship management to support prospective applicants and families.
• Experience in admissions operations, including application processing, documentation management, and data entry.
• Competence in planning and coordinating outreach events, school visits, and information sessions to promote university programs.
• Ability to analyze enrollment data, prepare reports, and use basic data tools or spreadsheets for tracking and forecasting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in regional languages is an advantage.
• Proven organizational and time-management skills, with attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort with using admissions or CRM software, common office applications, and online communication tools.
• Bachelor's degree in education, management, administration, or a related field; a master's degree is preferred.
• Prior experience in university admissions, student services, or education management is highly desirable.
• Commitment to the university's values of equity, inclusion, and community empowerment, and ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams.