Position: School Administrator — Growth & Operations
Location: Kothagudem, Bhadradri-Kothagudem District, Telangana
Type: Full-time | On-campus (with phased remote onboarding)
Full-time joining: April–May 2027 | Advisory support from: October–November 2026
About the School
We are a CBSE-affiliated school in Kothagudem with a 35-year legacy, now entering a bold new chapter under new leadership with a fresh vision for academic excellence and holistic student development. Set on a sprawling 10-acre campus, we are building a modern, future-ready institution and seek a strategic Administrator to lead its growth — driving admissions, brand, and operations from day one.
Role Overview
The Administrator will lead the school's growth and operational leadership. This is a rare opportunity to build enrolment from the ground up and establish the school as the first choice for families across the region, while ensuring the institution runs smoothly day to day. This role works alongside the Principal, who leads academics, with a clear division of academic and operational responsibilities. It is ideal for an ambitious, people-facing leader energized by building rather than maintaining, and comes backed by committed management investment and a clear long-term vision.
Engagement Structure
We are offering a phased onboarding designed to fit around your current commitments:
- Advisory phase (October–November 2026 onwards): Light, part-time involvement — a few hours a week, remotely — to guide key early decisions such as admissions strategy, marketing planning, community outreach, and operational setup.
- Full-time phase (April–May 2027): Full on-campus leadership as the school moves into operation.
This structure lets the right candidate transition smoothly from a current role while shaping the school's foundation from the outset.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the admissions strategy and enrolment targets, driving the full funnel — outreach, enquiries, conversions, and retention
- Lead marketing, brand-building, events, open houses, and digital presence to establish the school in the local market
- Build strong parent and community relationships that drive reputation, word-of-mouth, and retention
- Develop referral networks and relationships with feeder schools, communities, and local influencers
- Partner with management on growth strategy, fee positioning, and competitive differentiation
- Own day-to-day operations — facilities, transport, security, and support services — delegating execution while owning outcomes
- Own the overall school budget, fee collection, and expense control, in coordination with the accounts team and auditor
- Build and lead the non-teaching team — admissions staff, front office, and support staff
- Establish administrative systems, policies, and processes that keep the institution running smoothly
Requirements
- Graduate or postgraduate; a background in business, marketing, or management preferred
- Minimum 8 years of experience in schools with a strong track record in growth, sales, business development, admissions, or institution-building
- Proven ability to drive enrolment, revenue, or membership growth
- Strategic mindset with the ability to also execute and hold operations accountable
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills (English and Telugu preferred); deep local knowledge of the Kothagudem region is a strong advantage
- Willingness to be based in or relocate to Kothagudem
Compensation
- Compensation commensurate with experience and track record, with performance incentives tied to enrolment growth
- Terms for the advisory phase to be discussed during the interview
- Accommodation provided
- Leadership autonomy to shape a renewed institution
- A committed management team investing in long-term growth
To Apply
Send your resume and a brief cover note to [email protected] with the subject line "Administrator Application – BPS Kothagudem."
Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹80,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
