Head - Admissions @NIIT University

Position Overview:

The Head of Admissions at NIIT University (NU) will be responsible for leading and executing the university's admissions strategy, ensuring the enrolment of high-quality students across all programs. The individual will provide strategic leadership, manage a high-performing admissions team, build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and drive data-led decision-making to achieve the institutions growth and diversity goals.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Planning & Execution

• Develop and implement a robust admissions strategy aligned with NU's vision, academic goals, and target enrolment numbers.
• Drive year-on-year improvement in quality and quantity of student intake across undergraduate, postgraduate, and other academic programs.
• Forecast and manage admissions cycles with a focus on market trends, competitor analysis, and student behavior insights.

2. Team Leadership & Operations

• Lead, mentor, and manage the admissions team to achieve KPIs and targets.
• Develop processes to streamline application handling, lead management, and student onboarding.
• Monitor daily operations, ensuring timely and professional handling of enquiries, applications, interviews, and admissions offers.

3. Outreach & Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with the marketing team to plan and execute outreach campaigns, including school visits, college fairs, webinars, and digital promotions.
• Build and maintain relationships with school principals, counselors, educational consultants, and alumni.
• Represent NIIT University at national and international education forums and events.

4. Data & Analytics

• Develop data-driven dashboards and metrics to track application funnel, conversion ratios, student demographics, and ROI of campaigns.
• Use analytics to improve lead nurturing, communication strategies, and admission conversions.
• Provide regular reports and insights to senior management for strategic decision-making.

5. Policy & Compliance

• Ensure all admissions processes comply with regulatory norms (UGC, AICTE, etc.), university policies, and ethical standards.
• Maintain transparency and integrity in the admissions process, ensuring fairness and equal opportunity.

6. Collaboration & Internal Coordination

• Work closely with academic areas to understand program-specific requirements and communicate effectively with prospects.
• Coordinate with finance, admin, technical teams

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Proven experience in education management, student recruitment, and team leadership.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing, CRM systems, and admissions tech platforms.
• Analytical mindset with experience in managing data for strategy and reporting.
• High emotional intelligence, ethical integrity, and a student-first mindset.

Desirable Traits:

• Experience working in a private university or higher education environment.
• Knowledge of student counseling, career guidance, and parent engagement.
• Familiarity with both domestic and international student recruitment trends.