Admission Manager

An admissions head (or Director of Admissions) leads a school or university's student recruitment, application evaluation, and enrollment strategy.

Core Responsibilities

• Strategy & Targets: Plan and execute annual admission targets and outreach campaigns.
• Team Management: Hire, train, and supervise admission managers, counselors, and support staff.
• Policy & Evaluation: Design student selection criteria, review application files, and manage waitlists or decisions.
• Data & Reporting: Monitor management information systems (MIS), conversion rates, and enrollment forecasts for senior leadership.

Typical Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree required; a master's degree in education or business administration is often preferred.
• Experience: Typically 10 to 15 years in higher education admissions, educational sales, or student admissions.