We're Hiring | Program Head – Admissions ISBR Business School | Bangalore

ISBR Business School is looking for a dynamic, result-oriented and strategic Program Head – Admissions to lead and drive the admissions function. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing admission strategies, driving student enrolments, managing the admissions team, building solid outreach networks and ensuring an excellent prospective-student experience.

We are looking for a proactive leader with strong business development capabilities, excellent communication skills and a proven track record in admissions management, preferably within the higher education or education sector.

Key Responsibilities

1. Admissions Strategy & Planning

Develop and implement comprehensive admission strategies to achieve annual enrolment targets.

Drive admission planning, forecasting and execution for various academic programs.

Identify new student acquisition channels and explore opportunities to increase applications and conversions.

Monitor admission trends, market competition and student preferences to strengthen institutional positioning.

2. Team Leadership & Management

Lead, mentor and manage the admissions team to ensure achievement of individual and institutional targets.

Allocate responsibilities, establish performance benchmarks and monitor team productivity.

Conduct regular team reviews, provide guidance and ensure effective execution of admission activities.

Build a performance-driven and student-centric admissions culture.

3. Lead Generation & Conversion

Oversee the complete admissions funnel,



from lead generation and enquiry management to application, counselling and final enrolment.

Develop strategies to improve lead-to-application and application-to-enrolment conversion rates.

Ensure timely follow-ups with prospective students and parents.

Drive effective counselling practices and ensure a seamless admission experience.

4. Outreach & Business Development

Build and maintain relationships with schools, colleges, educational consultants, channel partners and other stakeholders.

Identify and develop new outreach opportunities to expand the institution's reach.

Drive school visits, education fairs, career guidance sessions, seminars and promotional activities.

Explore strategic partnerships to strengthen the student recruitment pipeline.

5. Digital Admissions & Marketing Coordination

Work closely with the branding, digital marketing and outreach teams to align admission campaigns with enrolment objectives.

Monitor the performance of digital campaigns, lead sources and marketing initiatives.

Provide insights to improve lead quality and admission conversions.

Leverage digital platforms and technology to enhance the admissions process.

6. Reporting & Performance Management





Track and analyse admission metrics, conversion ratios, enrolment numbers and team performance.

Prepare regular admission reports, forecasts and performance updates for senior management.

Ensure proper documentation, process compliance and effective use of admission CRM systems.

Identify operational gaps and implement improvements in the admissions process.

Ideal Candidate Profile

- Master's degree in Business Administration, Management, Marketing or a related discipline.
- 5-8 years of relevant experience in admissions, student recruitment, business development or education management.
- Prior experience managing an admissions team and handling institutional enrolment targets.
- Strong understanding of the higher education sector and student recruitment landscape.
- Demonstrated ability to drive admissions growth and achieve enrolment targets.
- Excellent leadership, negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical, strategic planning and decision-making abilities.
- Experience working with admission CRM systems and digital lead management platforms.

Key Competencies

Strategic Admissions Planning

Team Leadership & Performance Management

Student Recruitment & Conversion

Business Development & Institutional Outreach

Stakeholder Relationship Management

Target Achievement & Revenue Orientation

Data-Driven Decision Making

Location: Bangalore

Position: Full-Time | Leadership Role

Experience: 5-8 years

Industry: Higher Education / Education Management

📌 Postgraduate Programmes Coordinator (Bengaluru)
🏢 ISBR Business School
📍 Bengaluru