We are looking for a proactive, dynamic, and people-oriented professional to lead admissions outreach and engagement initiatives. The ideal candidate should possess strong networking abilities with schools, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a proven ability to convert student inquiries into admissions.
This role requires someone who can independently drive admission strategies, build institutional relationships, plan workshops and outreach activities, and mentor/manage a junior counselor under them. The candidate should be highly energetic, outgoing, organized, and passionate about education, creativity, and student engagement.
Key Responsibilities
### Admissions & Counseling
* Handle student inquiries and convert leads into successful admissions.
* Conduct one-on-one counseling sessions with students and parents.
* Guide students regarding courses, careers, portfolios, and creative industry opportunities.
* Develop innovative strategies to increase admissions and improve conversion rates.
* Maintain and track admission pipelines, follow-ups, and student databases.
* Meet monthly and quarterly admission targets.
### Outreach & School Networking
* Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, coaching centers, educational consultants, and relevant communities.
* Identify new channels and partnerships for student acquisition.
* Represent the institute at education fairs, seminars, exhibitions, and networking events.
* Coordinate school visits, career guidance sessions, and institutional tie-ups.
### Event Planning & Execution
* Plan and execute workshops, open houses, seminars, competitions, orientation programs, and outreach events.
* Coordinate with faculty, marketing, vendors, and external partners for smooth event execution.
* Ensure strong student participation and engagement during activities.
* Generate leads through events and community engagement initiatives.
### Team Management
* Supervise and mentor one admissions counselor/team member.
* Delegate tasks, monitor follow-ups, and ensure smooth team coordination.
* Help build efficient admission processes and reporting systems.
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## Desired Skills & Qualities
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Highly proactive, energetic, and self-motivated personality.
* Ability to convince, influence, and convert prospective students.
* Creative thinking and problem-solving approach toward admissions growth.
* Good organizational and event management skills.
* Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
* Professional appearance and confident personality.
* Strong follow-up and negotiation skills.
* Social media awareness and understanding of youth engagement trends.
* Basic understanding of CRM tools, Excel, and reporting systems.
* Passion for education, design, creativity, and student mentoring.
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## Preferred Qualifications
* 3–6 years of experience in admissions, counseling, outreach, events, or business development.
* Experience in education, design institutes, creative learning environments, or training organizations preferred.
* Existing network with schools and educational communities in Vadodara/Gujarat is an added advantage.
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## Additional Skills that might be considered valuable.
* Ability to conduct presentations/workshops independently.
* Experience in digital lead generation and WhatsApp/email campaigns.
* Understanding of student psychology and parent handling.
* Collaboration with influencers, creators, and communities for outreach.
* Portfolio review or creative aptitude guidance (if relevant to design admissions).
* Data-driven approach to admissions planning and reporting.
* Weekend availability during events/admission season.
* Fluency in English, Hindi, and Gujarati preferred.
Pay: Up to ₹20,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
