Executive_Outreach & Admissions

Department: Executive_Student Outreach
Reports to: Manager / Senior Manager Outreach
Work Location: Patiala/ Chandigarh

Role Overview

We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Executive Student Outreach to support outreach initiatives aimed at attracting and engaging prospective students for the university’s postgraduate programmes. The role involves building relationships with colleges, coaching centres, and other relevant institutions, conducting student engagement activities, and contributing to student enrolment through effective outreach and networking.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Outreach and Network Development: Identify and connect with colleges, coaching centres, and other relevant institutions to promote the university’s postgraduate programmes.
2. Relationship Management: Build and maintain relationships with college representatives, principals, faculty members, teachers, and other key stakeholders to strengthen outreach opportunities.
3. Regional Outreach: Support outreach activities across assigned regions to increase awareness of the university’s programmes and generate prospective student leads.
4. Student Engagement: Conduct presentations, interactive sessions, and information-sharing activities to familiarise prospective students with the university’s programmes and admission processes.
5. Event Participation: Assist in organising and participating in education fairs, career counselling sessions, open houses, and other outreach events.
6. Lead Generation and Follow-up: Identify prospective students through outreach activities, maintain regular follow-ups, and coordinate with the admissions team to support conversions.
7. Reporting and Coordination: Maintain records of outreach activities, institutional visits, leads generated, and engagement outcomes, and share regular updates with the reporting manager.
8. Travel and Field Engagement: Undertake regular field visits and travel, as required, to strengthen institutional partnerships and expand outreach activities.

Desired Profile and Skill Set

• Good communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with institutional stakeholders.
• A proactive, target-oriented, and result-driven approach.
• Strong coordination, follow-up, and organisational skills.
• Basic proficiency in MS Office and maintaining reports or databases.
• Willingness to travel frequently for institutional visits and outreach activities.
• Prior experience in student outreach, admissions, education counselling, business development, or institutional relationship management will be preferred.

Eligibility

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline; a Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• Experience: 2–5 years of relevant experience, preferably in the education industry, with exposure to student outreach, admissions, relationship management, or business development.