Senior Manager – Outreach & Admissions (Kar Job 196)

Job Title: Senior Manager – Outreach & Admissions

Role Overview We are seeking a results-driven Senior Manager – Outreach & Admissions to lead student recruitment and outreach initiatives for a premier, UGC-approved private urban university based in Mumbai. The role is focused on driving enrollment growth through strategic relationship management, on-ground outreach, and end-to-end admissions counseling. This is a high-impact position for an education marketing professional with deep roots in the Mumbai academic network.

Key Responsibilities

• Outreach & Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong partnerships with schools, principals, and career counselors across the Mumbai region.

• Event Execution: Plan and conduct seminars, workshops, and career guidance sessions; represent the institution at major education fairs and exhibitions.

• Admissions Funnel Management: Manage the complete admissions lifecycle from initial inquiry and counseling to application guidance and final enrollment.

• Lead Generation: Generate high-quality leads through targeted outreach activities and marketing collaborations.

• CRM & Reporting: Maintain accurate prospective student data in CRM systems and provide regular performance reports on conversion rates and outreach trends.

• Campus Engagement: Conduct campus tours and information sessions to provide prospective students and parents with detailed program insights.

Eligibility Criteria

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Education, or a related field.

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of proven experience in admissions, student recruitment, or education marketing.

• Regional Expertise: Strong existing network and experience working with schools and educational institutions in the Mumbai region is highly preferred.

• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills to effectively communicate program value to stakeholders.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strategic Outreach & Field Sales Execution.

• Student Counseling & Relationship Management.

• Lead Conversion & Pipeline Tracking.

• Stakeholder Management (Principals, Counselors, and Parents).

• Proficiency in CRM tools and Data Analysis.

Compensation Competitive salary based on experience and performance in the education sector.

Location Mumbai

Evaluation Parameters

• Strength of the candidate's existing school/counselor network in Mumbai.

• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding enrollment targets.

• Ability to represent a premium brand in seminars and public forums.

• Communication clarity and persuasive counseling abilities.