Head of Admissions
Overview
A leading higher education company focused on experiential learning and global programs is hiring a Head of Admissions. The role involves owning the admissions function end-to-end, building a global admissions engine, and delivering enrolment targets. Reporting to senior leadership, this is an opportunity to lead an internationally distributed team and drive admissions across diverse geographies and student markets.
Location & Work Mode
Gurugram/Remote.
Compensation
CTC: 50L - 60L (fixed) + up to 100% (variable).
Key Responsibilities
Own admissions targets, strategy, and enrolment numbers end-to-end.
Build a high-performing admissions engine and ensure consistent delivery against targets.
Establish team goals, KPIs, and operating rhythms.
Manage the entire admissions funnel from lead generation to enrolment.
Identify bottlenecks and improve conversion, yield, and funnel performance.
Lead and scale an internationally distributed admissions team.
Build scalable admissions processes, playbooks, and systems, including CRM management.
Drive admissions across international markets and diverse student segments.
Partner with Marketing, Academic, Partnerships, and Leadership teams to improve lead quality and enrolment.
Use data, experimentation, and market insights to continuously improve admissions performance.
Must Have
Proven experience owning large admissions, enrolment, or sales targets end-to-end.
Strong global/international experience managing admissions or sales across multiple geographies and diverse markets.
Experience managing and scaling high-performing, geographically distributed teams.
Demonstrated ability to build and optimize sales/admissions funnels and conversion systems.
Strong analytical skills and familiarity with funnel metrics, dashboards, and CRM systems.
Good to Have
Experience working with international students, parents, institutions, or global markets.
Background in higher education, EdTech, international education, or premium consumer businesses.
Experience building or scaling an admissions or sales function across multiple countries or regions.
Understanding of consultative selling and customer decision-making.
Key Skills & Technologies
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