About Newton School of Technology:-
Newton School of Technology (NST) is a new-age technology institution transforming higher education through industry-integrated programs in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Science. Our mission is to nurture the next generation of technology leaders by combining world-class academics with hands-on industry experience.

Role Overview:
We are looking for a high-ownership Associate Director - Admissions to lead and scale the admissions operations function. The role requires strong operational depth, people management, process excellence, and the ability to deliver a seamless and high-quality experience for applicants and internal teams.

You will oversee the end-to-end admissions operations, guide the team, and collaborate with cross-functional leaders to ensure smooth, efficient, and compliant execution across the full lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:-
- Own and drive the end-to-end admissions strategy, ensuring program-wise enrolment goals are met consistently.
- Oversee the entire admissions funnel, maintaining strong quality and conversion at every stage.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the admissions team, owning performance management, capability building, and execution standards.
- Partner closely with Marketing to optimise campaigns and ensure a steady flow of high-quality leads.
- Deliver a premium applicant experience through fast, personalised, and professional communication across all touchpoints.
- Ensure rigorous evaluations through structured tests, interviews, and a standardised selection process.- Monitor admissions dashboards and data daily to identify gaps, improve funnel efficiency, and drive timely interventions.
- Strengthen SOPs, documentation, and compliance frameworks to ensure consistency and process discipline.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Academics, Finance, Careers, and Leadership to enable smooth, end-to-end execution.
- Drive accurate forecasting, planning, and seat allocation with a strong data-driven approach.
- Track intake quality, selection effectiveness, and scholarship utilisation to uphold cohort excellence and financial discipline

Required Qualifications & Skills:-
Must-Have
- 8+ Relevant experience in Operations, Admissions, Sales Ops, or Program
Execution in education, ed-tech, or premium institutions.
- Strong analytical skills with experience in CRM tools, reporting, and data interpretation.
- Proven capability in leading and developing teams.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to perform effectively in target-driven, fast-paced environments.
Preferred
- Experience in higher education or new-age institutional setups.
- Exposure to customer experience-oriented environments.
- Educational background in Business, Operations, or related fields.

What Success Looks Like:-
- Seamless admissions operations with high-quality execution.
- Strong intake quality and consistent applicant experience.
- High satisfaction from students and internal stakeholders.
Scalable and efficient SOPs.
- A motivated and high-performing operations team

Associate Director Admissions