Head – Outreach (Admissions Department)

Company: Harsha Institutions

Location: Nelamangala, Bengaluru, Karnataka

Job Type: Full-time

Department: Admissions – Outreach

Reporting To: Director – Admissions / Secretary

Salary: ₹1,00,000–₹1,50,000 per month

Job Summary

Harsha Institutions is looking for a dynamic, strategic, and results-oriented Head – Outreach to lead student outreach, regional expansion, and institutional relationship management across South India.

The candidate will be responsible for developing a strong student recruitment network across Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana; establishing partnerships with schools, colleges, educational consultants, and other recruitment channels; generating quality student leads; and supporting the achievement of admission targets across Harsha Institutions.

The ideal candidate should have an extensive professional network across South India, excellent leadership and business development capabilities, and a proven track record of developing regional outreach operations and delivering measurable student recruitment results.

The selected candidate will report to the Director – Admissions and work closely with the Secretary and institutional leadership to expand Harsha Institutions' regional presence and admissions network.

Key Responsibilities1. South India Outreach Strategy and Expansion

- Develop and implement comprehensive outreach strategies across Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana.
- Establish a strong and sustainable student recruitment network throughout South India.
- Identify new geographical markets, student recruitment opportunities, and potential institutional partners.
- Prepare state-wise, district-wise, institution-wise, and course-wise outreach plans.
- Set measurable targets for outreach activities, lead generation, applications, and student enrolments.
- Develop long-term strategies to strengthen the institution's presence across South India.

1. Institutional Networking and Relationship Management

- Establish and maintain strong relationships with school managements, principals, PU colleges, degree colleges, educational consultants, career counsellors, and student recruitment partners.
- Build and manage an extensive network of institutional contacts and recruitment associates across South India.
- Develop strategic partnerships that generate consistent student enquiries and admissions.
- Conduct regular visits to key cities, districts, and educational institutions to expand the recruitment network.
- Identify and establish current collaboration opportunities with educational institutions and relevant organisations.

1. Student Lead Generation and Admission Growth

- Develop multiple lead generation channels through school and college outreach, educational partnerships, career guidance programmes, education fairs, and regional promotional activities.
- Coordinate with the Admissions Department to ensure effective follow-up and conversion of outreach-generated leads.
- Monitor leads, applications, counselling progress, and confirmed admissions across all assigned regions.




- Identify opportunities to increase student enrolments from different states and geographical markets.
- Implement strategies to improve lead quality, admission conversion rates, and recruitment partner productivity.

1. Team Leadership and Regional Management

- Lead and supervise outreach managers, regional coordinators, field executives, and recruitment representatives.
- Establish state-wise and region-wise responsibilities, targets, and performance expectations.
- Develop an effective reporting and monitoring system for regional outreach operations.
- Train and guide the team in networking, relationship management, institutional presentations, and student recruitment.
- Monitor team performance and take corrective action to achieve assigned targets.

1. Outreach Campaigns and Institutional Representation

- Plan and coordinate education fairs, career guidance sessions, school seminars, college visits, campus visits, and student awareness programmes.
- Represent Harsha Institutions at regional educational events and student recruitment activities.
- Coordinate with Marketing and Digital Marketing teams to implement state-specific promotional campaigns.
- Ensure effective execution and follow-up of all outreach initiatives.
- Strengthen institutional visibility and brand presence across South India.

1. Market Research and Business Development

- Analyse regional education trends, competitor activities, course demand, and student preferences.
- Identify emerging student recruitment markets and recommend expansion strategies.
- Assess the effectiveness of existing recruitment channels and develop new partnership opportunities.
- Monitor regional performance and recommend improvements to increase enrolments.
- Develop sustainable outreach channels that support long-term institutional growth.

1. Reporting and Management Coordination

- Report to the Director – Admissions and coordinate with the Secretary on strategic outreach initiatives.
- Submit weekly and monthly reports covering regional visits, institutional partnerships, leads generated, and admissions achieved.
- Present state-wise performance against approved targets.
- Prepare outreach budgets, travel plans, recruitment proposals, and regional expansion plans for management approval.
- Provide regular updates on market opportunities, team performance, and operational challenges.

1. Interdepartmental Coordination

- Work closely with the Director – Admissions, Admission Managers, Counsellors, Marketing, and Digital Marketing teams.
- Coordinate with Principals, Deans, and Heads of Departments to promote academic programmes and institutional facilities.
- Ensure that all outreach activities communicate accurate programme details, eligibility criteria, facilities, and admission policies.




- Support the achievement of overall institutional admission targets through effective regional recruitment networks.

Educational Qualification No specific educational qualification is mandatory.

Candidates will be evaluated primarily on their professional experience, established industry network, leadership capabilities, regional market knowledge, and demonstrated achievements in outreach and student recruitment.

Experience Required

- Extensive experience in educational outreach, admissions, student recruitment, institutional marketing, business development, or a related field.
- Proven experience in developing and managing recruitment networks across South India.
- Demonstrated success in establishing partnerships with schools, colleges, educational consultants, and student recruitment associates.
- Experience in leading regional teams and managing large-scale outreach operations.
- A strong professional network across Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana.
- Proven ability to generate student enquiries, convert leads into admissions, and achieve enrolment targets.
- Experience in higher education or multi-institution educational groups will be an advantage.

Required Skills
- Exceptional networking, communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
- Strong leadership and regional business development capabilities.
- Ability to establish and maintain a wide network of student recruitment partners across South India.
- Excellent strategic planning, execution, and team management skills.
- Strong understanding of student recruitment channels and regional education markets.
- Ability to manage multiple geographical regions and deliver measurable results.
- Proficiency in CRM systems, lead management, MIS reporting, and performance tracking.
- Willingness to travel extensively across South India.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Expansion of the student recruitment network across South India.
- Number of active institutional partnerships and recruitment associates established.
- State-wise and region-wise student lead generation.
- Conversion of outreach-generated leads into applications and confirmed admissions.
- Achievement of assigned admission and enrolment targets.
- Productivity of regional outreach teams and recruitment partners.
- Growth in institutional visibility and market reach.
- Effective utilisation of outreach budgets and timely reporting.

Salary and Benefits Monthly Salary: ₹1,00,000–₹1,50,000

- Final compensation will depend on the candidate's experience, strength of the South India network, leadership capabilities, and demonstrated recruitment achievements.
- Performance-linked incentives may be considered based on admission results and management policy.
- Travel reimbursement and other applicable benefits will be provided as per institutional policy.

Pay: ₹100,000.00 - ₹150,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Nelamangala, Bengaluru, Karnataka: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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