Head Of Admissions

Role & responsibilities

JobDescription:HeadofAdmissions

Location: Hyderabad, Telangana

Reportingto: President / Vice Chancellor

RoleContext

As one of Indias earliest and most respected womens universities, our legacy is a privilege but legacy alone no longer fills classrooms.

Hyderabad and Telangana today are among the most competitive higher-education markets in the country, with aggressive private universities, national brands, and global aspirations competing for the same high-potential students. In this environment, admissionsexcellenceisexistential.

The Head of Admissions is a mission-critical leadership role responsible for driving high-quality, diverse,andvalues-alignedstudentenrollments across programs locally, statewide, and nationally. This is not a desk role. This is a field-driven, strategy-led, execution-heavy position that directly determines the Universitys future.

KeyMandate

• Fill~1500seatsannuallywithhigh-qualitystudents
• Improve studentquality,diversity,andconversionrates
• Build a scalable,ethical,anddata-drivenadmissionsengine
• Position the University as a first-choicedestinationforwomenseducation

Failure to achieve enrollment targets has severe institutional consequences. Success strengthens the University for decades.

CoreResponsibilities

1. AdmissionsStrategy&Leadership
• Design and own a comprehensiveadmissionsandenrollmentstrategy aligned with institutional goals.
• Translate the University’s academic strengths, legacy, and future vision into compelling student value propositions.
• Define program-wiseenrollmenttargets
  
  , quality benchmarks, and yield metrics.

Lead end-to-end admissions cycles—from awareness to enrollment confirmation.

1. MarketExpansion&Outreach
• Personally lead outreach efforts across:
• Hyderabad (schools, junior colleges, coaching hubs)
• Telangana & neighboring states
• Key national feeder regions (North, West, East, and South India)
• Build strong pipelines with:
• Schools, colleges, counselors, principals, and education influencers
• Coaching institutes, Olympiad networks, and talent programs
• Local Partners in toto on ground
• Represent the University at:
• Education fairs, school visits, webinars, and national forums
• Identify and develop newgeographiesanduntappedstudentpools, especially high-potential women students.
3. ConversionExcellence
• Own lead-to-admissionandadmission-to-enrollmentconversion.
• Design high-impact counseling, follow-up, and engagement systems for students and parents.
• Ensure fast, empathetic, and high-quality applicant experience.
• Work closely with faculty, marketing, and student affairs to remove enrollment friction.
4. TeamBuilding&Execution
• Build, mentor, and manage a high-performingadmissionsteam.
• Set clear KPIs, accountability structures, and daily execution rhythms.
• Create a culture of ownership, urgency, and ethical recruitment.
• Ensure boots-on-the-ground execution—not just planning.
5. Data,Analytics&ProcessImprovement
• Track funnel metrics: inquiries, applications, offers, acceptances, enrollments.
• Use data to refine targeting, messaging, and outreach ROI.
• Improve admissions systems, CRM usage, and reporting accuracy.
• Continuously benchmark against top-performing universities.
6. Brand&StakeholderAlignment
• Collaborate with Marketing to ensure strong brand presence across digital and offline channels.
• Work closely with Deans and Program Heads to align admissions messaging with academic reality.

Serve as a trusted advisor to the President on enrollment risks, opportunities, and trends.

Candidate Profile EssentialQualifications

• Postgraduate degree (MBA in Marketing/Branding, Education, Social Sciences, or related field

preferred).

• 10–15+yearsofprogressive

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  experience in admissions, enrollment management, education marketing, or institutional growth.
• Proven track record of consistentlymeetingorexceedingenrollmenttargets, preferably in competitive markets.
• Experience working with women-centricinstitutionsorprograms is a strong advantage.

CoreCompetencies

• Strategic thinker with hands-onexecutionmindset
• Deep understanding of:
• Indian and Foriegn student decision-making
• Parent psychology
• Regional, national and international education ecosystems
• Strong leadership, persuasion, and relationship-building skills
• Data-literate and process-oriented
• Comfortable with extensive travel and field work

Personality&WorkEthic

• Relentlessself-starter who does not wait for instructions
• High ownership mentality—treats admissions numbers as personal responsibility
• Ethical, student-first, and values-driven
• Calm under pressure; decisive in high-stakes situations
• Willing to roll up sleeves and work alongside the team when required

SuccessMetrics(First24Months)

• 100% seat fill across programs with improved student quality
• Increased geographic diversity of the student cohort
• Improved conversion rates at every funnel stage
• Strong feeder networks established across multiple states
• A motivated, accountable, and results-driven admissions team

WhyThisRole Matters

This is not an administrative position. This is a future-definingleadershiprole.

The Head of Admissions will directly shape:

• The academic caliber of the University
• Its financial sustainability
• Its relevance in a hyper-competitive education landscape
• Its legacy as a premier institution for women in India

For the right leader, this role offers visibility,influence,andimpactatthehighestlevel.

Annual Package : 20-25LPA

Interested candidates, email your cvs to sushmitha@wizmatrix.com with the subject "Head of Admissions"