Head of AdmissionsLocation: Hyderabad, Telangana

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Level: Senior Leadership

Reporting To: President / Vice Chancellor

About the RoleWe are seeking an accomplished and highly driven Head of Admissions to lead the University's admissions and enrollment strategy in a highly competitive higher-education environment.

This is a mission-critical senior leadership role responsible for driving high-quality, diverse and values-aligned student enrollments across undergraduate, postgraduate, integrated and emerging programs.

The Head of Admissions will own the admissions journey end-to-end—from market outreach and lead generation to counseling, conversion, offer acceptance and final enrollment.

The role carries responsibility for approximately 1,500 seats annually and will directly contribute to the University's academic caliber, financial sustainability and future growth.

Key Responsibilities1.

Admissions

Strategy &

• Leadership

- Design and own a comprehensive admissions and enrollment strategy aligned with institutional goals.
- Translate the University's academic strengths, legacy and future vision into compelling student value propositions.
- Define program-wise enrollment targets, quality benchmarks and yield metrics.
- Lead the complete admissions cycle from awareness through enrollment confirmation.

2.

Market

Expansion &

• Outreach
- Lead admissions outreach across Hyderabad, Telangana, neighboring states and key national feeder regions.
- Build strong relationships with schools, colleges, counselors, principals and education influencers.
- Develop partnerships with coaching institutes, Olympiad networks and talent programs.
- Represent the University at education fairs, school visits, webinars and national forums.
- Identify new geographies and untapped student pools, particularly high-potential women students.

3.

Conversion

Excellence




- Own lead-to-admission and admission-to-enrollment conversion.
- Design effective counseling, follow-up and student/parent engagement systems.
- Ensure a fast, empathetic and high-quality applicant experience.
- Work closely with faculty, Marketing and Student Affairs to remove enrollment barriers.

4. Team Leadership & • Execution
- Build, mentor and manage a high-performing admissions team.
- Establish clear KPIs, accountability structures and daily execution rhythms.
- Create a culture of ownership, urgency and ethical recruitment.
- Ensure strong on-ground execution rather than relying solely on planning.

5. Data, Analytics & • Process Improvement
- Track the complete admissions funnel: inquiries, applications, offers, acceptances and enrollments.
- Use data to improve targeting, messaging and outreach ROI.
- Strengthen admissions systems, CRM utilization and reporting accuracy.
- Benchmark admissions performance against leading universities.

6. Brand & • Stakeholder Alignment
- Collaborate with Marketing to strengthen the University's digital and offline presence.
- Work closely with Deans and Program Heads to ensure admissions messaging reflects academic reality.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the President/Vice Chancellor on enrollment risks, opportunities and market trends.

Candidate ProfileEssential Qualifications & • Experience
- Postgraduate degree required • MBA in Marketing/Branding, Education, Social Sciences or a related field preferred.





- 10–15+ years of progressive experience in admissions, enrollment management, education marketing or institutional growth.
- Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding enrollment targets, preferably in competitive markets.
- Experience with women-centric institutions or programs will be a strong advantage.

Core Competencies
- Strategic thinker with a strong hands-on execution mindset.
- Deep understanding of student decision-making and parent psychology.
- Robust understanding of regional, national and international education ecosystems.
- Excellent leadership, persuasion and relationship-building skills.
- Data-literate and process-oriented.
- Comfortable with extensive travel and field work.

Leadership & • Work EthicWe are looking for a leader who is:
- A relentless self-starter.
- Highly accountable for admissions outcomes.
- Ethical, student-first and values-driven.
- Calm under pressure and decisive in high-stakes situations.
- Willing to work alongside the team and remain hands-on when required.

Success Metrics — First 24 MonthsSuccess in this role will include:
- 100% seat fill across programs with improved student quality.
- Increased geographic diversity of the student cohort.
- Improved conversion rates at every stage of the admissions funnel.
- Strong feeder networks established across multiple states.
- A motivated, accountable and results-driven admissions team.

Why This Role MattersThis is not an administrative position. It is a future-defining leadership role with direct influence on:

- The academic caliber of the University.
- Financial sustainability.
- The University's relevance in a highly competitive education landscape.
- Its legacy as a premier institution for women's education in India.
- For the right leader, this role offers significant visibility, influence and impact at the highest level.

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