ADMISSIONS MANAGER

Progressive CBSE School | Sector 64, Gurgaon | Full-Time

Quick Facts

- Function: Admissions & Enrolment
- Location: Sector 64, Gurgaon
- Curriculum: CBSE
- Reports to: School Leadership / Principal

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and highly engaging Admissions Manager to lead the admissions function for our progressive CBSE school at Sector 64, Gurgaon. The role will be responsible for managing the complete admissions journey—from enquiry and parent engagement to application, assessment, interaction, and conversion—while ensuring an exceptional and authentic parent experience.

The ideal candidate will combine strong admissions and relationship-management skills with a deep understanding of the expectations of discerning parents. They should be comfortable working in a premium school environment, using data to drive admissions outcomes, and partnering closely with the Principal, academic teams, and central functions to build the school's admissions pipeline and reputation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Admissions Strategy & Planning

- Own the admissions plan and enrolment targets for the Sector 64 campus across grades and entry points.
- Develop and execute annual and term-wise admissions strategies aligned with the school’s growth plans.
- Build a strong and predictable admissions funnel covering enquiries, counselling, applications, assessments, offers, and enrolments.
- Track market trends, competitor schools, parent preferences, and local demand to identify opportunities for enrolment growth.
- Develop strategies for new grade launches, expansion cohorts, and priority entry points.




- Work closely with school leadership to align admissions messaging with the school’s educational philosophy and positioning.

2. Parent Engagement & Counselling

- Own the parent journey from the first enquiry through enrolment and onboarding.
- Conduct personalised conversations with prospective parents to understand their expectations and explain the school’s philosophy, curriculum, pedagogy, and student experience.
- Build trust with prospective families through timely, thoughtful, and consultative engagement.
- Handle parent queries, concerns, and objections with maturity, empathy, and strong communication.
- Conduct and coordinate campus visits, school tours, parent interactions, and counselling sessions.
- Ensure parents receive a consistent and compelling understanding of the school’s value proposition.

3. Admissions Process Management & Operations

- Manage the end-to-end admissions process and ensure a smooth, efficient, and qualified experience for families.
- Coordinate applications, documentation, assessments, student interactions, interviews, and admission decisions.
- Work closely with academic leaders and teachers to coordinate age-appropriate assessments and student interactions.




- Maintain accurate records of enquiries, applications, offers, conversions, and enrolments using the school CRM system.
- Ensure timely fee collection, documentation verification, and formal enrolment rollouts.

Candidate Profile & Requirements

- Experience: Minimum 5–8 years of professional experience, with at least 3+ years in a senior admissions, parent relations, or business development role within K-12 education (preferably premium CBSE or international schools).
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline; a Master’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or Education Management is a plus.
- Skills & Competencies:
- Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills in English (proficiency in local languages is an advantage).
- Strong consultative sales and relationship-building acumen with high emotional intelligence (EQ).
- Data-driven mindset with proficiency in managing CRM software, admission pipelines, and conversion metrics.
- Deep alignment with progressive pedagogy and a professional, polished demeanor suited for a premium educational institution.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Achievement of annual admission targets and enrolment numbers across grades.
- Conversion rate optimization across every stage of the admissions funnel (Enquiry → Visit → Application → Enrolment).
- Parent satisfaction scores regarding the campus tour and onboarding experience.
- Accuracy and efficiency of admissions reporting, documentation, and CRM data management.

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