About School:

Chitkara International School (CIS) is a private CBSE-affiliated school backed by the esteemed Chitkara Education Trust, which has been premised on the inviolable power of innovation. At CIS, we’re committed to providing our students with an ecosystem where intellect thrives and potential becomes performance. We’re risk-takers, quality creators, tech-savvy and innovation enthusiasts who endeavour to inculcate the paramount learning and research skills in our students and faculty members.

Quite invariably, you'll find us ideating, creating and undertaking the things that inspire the youngsters to Explore Their Potential and help us to effectively uphold our vision, which says:

"We will take a Hand, Open a Mind, Touch a Heart & Shape the Future..."

Some significant things to know about us:

· We're known for our Quality School Governance – The school has been accredited by National Accreditation Board for Education and Training (NABET) for its quality school practices.

· We're present in the picturesque cities of Chandigarh and Panchkula - With state-of-the-art green and inclusive campuses, you’ll find us in Sector 25-West, Chandigarh and Sector 28, Panchkula.

· Our quest for excellence is never-ending - The school has to its credit many coveted awards and recognitions collectively, which include the Swachh Vidyalaya Puraskar, International School Award by British Council, IGBC Platinum Ranking for Green Practices by IGBC, and Outstanding Concrete Structure Award by Indian Concrete Structure and Aditya Birla Group.

· We’re catalysts of student success – The school’s tagline “Explore Your Potential” reflects the school’s unyielding faith in the individual potentials of learners, and the school’s distinct mechanisms ensure the provision of a level playing field to its learners, in terms of honing, displaying, and leveraging their skills and talents in their respective areas of interest.





Last but not the least; we work tirelessly towards ensuring the growth of all our stakeholders. For CIS, connectivity is the key to victory!

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Chitkara International School is looking for a dynamic, organised, and result-oriented Head of Admissions to lead the school’s admissions function. The role will be responsible for driving enrolments, managing the admissions team, ensuring an exceptional parent experience, and establishing efficient, transparent, and parent-centric admission processes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Lead and manage the end-to-end admissions function, from enquiry to enrolment.

· Develop and execute admission strategies to achieve annual enrolment and conversion targets.

· Lead, mentor, and monitor the performance of the admissions team.

· Personally handle key parent interactions, counselling, and escalations.

· Ensure accurate and timely communication of the school’s curriculum, programmes, offerings, and admission requirements.

· Coordinate effectively with the Principal, Academic, Finance, Marketing, Administration, and other departments to ensure seamless admissions.

· Monitor admission pipeline, conversion, and performance through regular MIS and management reporting.

· Track market trends, parent expectations, and competitor practices to strengthen the school’s admissions approach.

· Drive initiatives such as campus visits, parent interactions, and admission events.

· Ensure a high standard of professionalism, responsiveness, and service throughout the parent journey.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

· Prior 8+ years of experience in leading an admissions team will be preferred.

· Robust understanding of school admission processes and parent counselling.

· Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, and stakeholder-management skills.

· Strong commercial orientation with a target-driven and results-focused approach.

· Proficient in MIS, reporting, and basic data analysis.

· Should be confident, presentable, proactive, resourceful, and highly organised.

HR Department - 90156777211

Work Location: In person

📌 Head of Admissions (Sector 14)
🏢 Chikara International School
📍 Sector 14