Head – Admissions

Head – Admissions

Location: Gurugram Campus
School: Anandi School (IB Continuum School)

About the Role

The Head – Admissions will lead the admissions function for Anandi School, Gurugram, driving student enrolment through exceptional parent engagement, strategic outreach, and a seamless admissions experience. The role requires a customer-centric leader who can build strong relationships with prospective families while ensuring that every interaction reflects the School's vision, values, and commitment to excellence.

Key ResponsibilitiesAdmissions Strategy & Enrolment

• Develop and execute the annual admissions strategy to achieve enrolment targets across all grade levels.
• Manage the complete admissions lifecycle, from enquiry generation to student enrolment.
• Monitor admissions funnel metrics and implement strategies to improve conversion rates.
• Forecast enrolment trends and provide regular reports to the Leadership Team.

Parent Engagement

• Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective parents throughout the admissions journey.
• Conduct personalised campus tours and information sessions.
• Build strong relationships with prospective families by understanding their educational aspirations and guiding them through the admissions process.
• Ensure timely follow-up on all enquiries and applications.

Marketing & Outreach

• Collaborate with the Marketing team to develop and execute admissions campaigns.
• Represent the School at education fairs, networking events, corporate engagements, and community outreach programmes.
• Build partnerships with corporates, relocation agencies, preschools, and community organisations to generate admissions leads.
• Support digital marketing initiatives aimed at enhancing admissions enquiries.

Admissions Operations

• Oversee the admissions process, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and a high standard of customer service.
• Ensure all applicant records are maintained accurately within the School's Admissions/CRM system.
• Coordinate assessments, interactions, interviews, and admission decisions with academic teams.
• Maintain compliance with School policies and applicable regulations.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Admissions team.
• Establish performance metrics and ensure service excellence.
• Foster a collaborative, responsive, and customer-focused admissions culture.

Data & Reporting

• Analyse admissions data, enquiry trends, and conversion ratios.
• Prepare weekly and monthly admissions reports for the Leadership Team.
• Recommend improvements based on market insights and admissions analytics.

Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with the Principal, Academic Leadership, Marketing, Finance, and Operations teams.
• Ensure a seamless onboarding experience for newly admitted families.
• Act as an ambassador for Anandi School at all times.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Education, or a related field.
• Master's degree is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in admissions, enrolment management, business development, or relationship management.
• At least 3–5 years in a leadership role within an IB or international school is preferred.
• Proven track record of achieving enrolment targets and leading high-performing admissions teams.

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of the International Baccalaureate (IB) philosophy and international school admissions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional relationship-building and customer service orientation.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Strategic thinking with excellent analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Experience using CRM and admissions management systems.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience launching a new school or leading admissions for a greenfield campus.
• Existing network within the Gurugram/NCR education ecosystem.
• Experience in premium K–12 school admissions and parent counselling.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Achievement of student enrolment targets.
• Enquiry-to-admission conversion rate.
• Parent satisfaction and experience.
• Admissions turnaround time.
• Quality of CRM data and reporting.
• Outreach partnerships and lead generation.
• Team performance and service excellence.

Why Join Anandi School?

Join the founding team of one of Gurugram's most ambitious IB schools and play a pivotal role in shaping a vibrant learning community that nurtures curiosity, purpose, innovation, and lifelong learning.

Pay: ₹2,000,000.00 - ₹2,500,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person