Family Office Director - Ivy League Admissions

Job Description

This is a remote position.

Job Title: Family Office Director-Ivy League Admissions

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent, Remote

Industry Type: Education sector

Department: Client Service and Revenue

Role Type: Senior-Mid level

Company Overview :India Market Entry (IME) – www.indiamarketentry.com

India Market Entry (IME) is a boutique consulting firm specialising in assisting global education stakeholders to navigate India's vibrant education sector. IME's core competency is strategic business development.

Vision: We strive to make global education accessible in India.

Mission: To assist our clients with ROI-driven India market entry strategy and expansion solutions.

Service Lines: 360° Business Development Solutions, Strategic Partner Search, International University Services, and Knotral Trainings (trainer-led live events for educators and resellers).

About the Client:https://www.advantagetesting.com/

Advantage Testing is a wide-ranging America's preeminent private academic tutoring and educational counseling service for individuals of all ages. Started in 1986 ,the organization specializes in preparing students for college entrance and graduate and professional school entrance exams in Top Global Universities through rigorous, personalized instruction

With a team of expert tutors—many of whom hold advanced degrees from top institutions—Advantage Testing takes a scholarly, thoughtful approach to prep that goes far beyond the average test-prep company. 

Role Overview

We are looking for a seasoned, high-calibre relationship leader who can independently identify, approach, and engage with India's top business families and family offices who are looking for private one to one tutoring for admissions in Global Universities.

This is a 100% outbound, high-trust, high-touch role requiring direct access to decision-makers (CXOs, promoters, family heads). The role demands the ability to initiate meaningful conversations, build credibility quickly, and convert these into in-person strategic discussions with entire families.

This is not a transactional sales role—it is closer to a family office advisory model.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Outreach:
• Identify and directly engage with families from India's top 500 business groups, targeting parents of students in grades 9–12.
• Relationship Building:
• Establish trust-led, long-term relationships with business owners, promoters, and family offices.
• High-Stakes Conversations:
• Initiate and lead nuanced discussions around global education pathways and elite university admissions.
• In-Person Engagements:
• Drive and conduct face-to-face meetings with entire families; closure is expected through in-person advisory discussions, not remote communication.
• Network Development:
• Leverage and expand access to India's Leading Business Families /Promoter & CXO-led Family Office ecosystems, including referrals, closed networks, and curated introductions.
• Market Intelligence:
• Build insights into family aspirations, legacy planning, and education positioning within ultra-wealthy segments.
• Selective Institutional Outreach (Secondary):
• Explore partnerships with select premium schools where relevant.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for individuals who can command a room of CXOs and family heads with confidence and credibility.

Must-Have Attributes:

• Exceptional communication, articulation, and persuasion skills 
• Proven track record in high-value, relationship-driven roles (luxury sales, private banking, wealth advisory, consulting, etc.)
• Strong access to or ability to penetrate CXO / promoter networks
• Deep understanding of High end Business family mindset and dynamics
• Ability to navigate multi-stakeholder family decision-making environments
• High ownership, discretion, and maturity in handling sensitive conversations
• Seeking opportunity to shape a category-defining premium offering in India

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to travel extensively across India and globally if required
• Comfortable operating in a remote, highly autonomous setup
• Education domain expertise is not mandatory; relationship capability is the priority

Requirements

Experience and Qualification:

• MBA or Postgraduate degree from a top-tier business school 
• Exposure to international education systems (US/UK universities, global curricula 
• Courses/certifications in luxury management, hospitality, or client relationship management will be an added advantage.
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• 8–10 years of experience in premium/luxury events, experiential marketing, or high-end client engagement roles
• Proven exposure to curating and managing exclusive, invite-only events involving CXOs, promoters, and India's leading business families
• Strong ability to build relationships through curated experiences, closed-door gatherings, and high-touch engagement formats
• Experience in handling discreet, high-value clientele with strong emphasis on personalization and confidentiality
• Minimum 2–3 years of remote work experience preferred.
• Immediate joiner