Role Overview
The Executive / Assistant Manager Admissions will be responsible for leading the complete
student admissions lifecyclefrom inquiry handling to final enrollmentwhile driving outreach initiatives to achieve institutional targets. This role requires a results-oriented professional with strong counseling skills, student recruitment expertise, and the ability to convert leads into successful admissions.
Location : GIBS Business School, Mylasandra road, Begur Hobli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560068
Key Responsibilities
- Admissions & Counseling
- Counsel students and parents on programs, eligibility, fee structures, placements, and admission procedures.
- Guide applicants through the entire process: inquiry application interview enrollment.
- Ensure timely resolution of student queries to provide a seamless admissions experience.
- Lead Generation & Conversion
- Manage inquiries/leads from online campaigns, referrals, walk-ins, and outreach activities.
- Conduct effective follow-ups and personalized counseling to maximize lead conversion.
- Maintain accurate and updated records in the admissions CRM system.
- Outreach & Brand Promotion
- Represent GIBS at education fairs, seminars, webinars, and school/college visits.
- Build strong relationships with education consultants, partner institutions, and industry stakeholders.
- Conduct sessions/workshops to promote GIBS programs among prospective students and parents.
- Collaboration & Support
- Work closely with the marketing team on campaigns and collaterals.
- Coordinate with faculty and admin teams for smooth onboarding of admitted students.
- Mentor and guide junior admissions team members when required.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor's/Master's degree in Business, Marketing, Education, or related field.
- 26 years of experience in admissions, student recruitment, or counseling (preferably in higher education/B-School sector).
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage and convert leads effectively under target-driven environments.
- Tech-savvy with knowledge of CRM tools, MS Office, and digital platforms.
- Experience in outreach, events, and institutional networking.
- Podcasting/hosting experience will be considered an added advantage.
