Hiring: Admissions Manager

Location: Kochi, Kerala
Experience: Minimum 5 Years
Industry: International Education / K-12 Education
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Admissions Manager to lead and manage the admissions function at a reputed International School in Kochi. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of experience handling admissions operations within an international school, with strong communication, interpersonal and relationship management skills.

The candidate will be responsible for overseeing the complete admissions cycle, ensuring a smooth and seamless experience for prospective parents and students while contributing to the school's enrolment and student retention objectives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Admissions Management & Operations

- Oversee the complete student admissions process, from initial enquiry to final enrolment.
- Manage admissions enquiries through phone calls, emails, website enquiries, walk-ins and other communication channels.
- Coordinate and conduct school tours, parent interactions, counselling sessions and admission meetings.
- Guide prospective parents through the school's admission procedures, eligibility criteria, curriculum and fee structure.
- Ensure timely processing of applications, document verification, assessments and admission decisions.
- Maintain accurate student admission records and ensure proper documentation.

2. Enquiry Management & Conversion

- Develop effective strategies to generate and convert prospective student enquiries into confirmed admissions.
- Follow up with prospective parents regularly to ensure strong engagement throughout the admissions journey.




- Maintain an updated database of enquiries, applications, follow-ups and admission conversions.
- Monitor admission trends, conversion ratios and enrolment targets.
- Identify opportunities to improve the overall admissions experience and conversion rates.

3. Parent Relationship Management

- Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective parents throughout the admissions process.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with parents, ensuring timely communication and professional support.
- Address parent queries, concerns and admission-related issues effectively.
- Ensure a welcoming and positive experience for families interacting with the school.

4. Team & Stakeholder Coordination

- Coordinate with academic heads, principals, finance teams and administrative departments to facilitate admissions.
- Work closely with the marketing team on admission campaigns, open houses, school events and promotional activities.
- Support and guide the admissions team to ensure effective day-to-day operations.
- Ensure smooth coordination during student assessments, interviews and orientation programmes.

5. Reporting & Compliance

- Prepare regular admissions reports, including enquiry status, applications received, admissions confirmed and conversion rates.




- Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of student and parent information.
- Ensure admissions procedures comply with school policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Maintain and update admissions databases, CRM systems and management reports.

Required Skills & Qualifications

- Minimum 5 years of experience in admissions management or admissions operations within an International School.
- Strong understanding of international school admissions procedures and processes.
- Experience handling admissions for international curricula such as IB, Cambridge/IGCSE or other international programmes.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and parent relationship management skills.
- Strong counselling, negotiation and enquiry-conversion abilities.
- Proficiency in MS Office, Google Workspace and admissions management/CRM software.
- Strong organisational, coordination and multitasking abilities.
- Ability to work independently and manage admissions targets effectively.

Ideal Candidate Profile

- A confident and approachable qualified with a parent-centric mindset.
- Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities.
- Results-oriented, with a proven ability to manage admissions pipelines and achieve enrolment targets.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities while maintaining high service standards.
- Prior experience in a reputed international school will be an added advantage.

How to Apply

Interested candidates with relevant experience in international school admissions are encouraged to apply.

Location: Kochi, Kerala

Please share your updated CV or reach out to us for further details.

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