Director / Head - Admissions & Outreach

Daskalos is transforming education in India by making world-class learning accessible and affordable. We bridge global academic excellence with local aspirations by partnering with leading international universities to establish campuses in India. This allows us to deliver high-quality, future-ready education at a fraction of the international cost. Our mission is to empower students with transformative opportunities—right in India.

Job Title: Director/Head - Admissions & Outreach – Illinois Institute of Technology, India Campus

Location: Mumbai, India

Department: Admissions & Outreach

Reporting to: Chief Operating Officer – India Campus

Employment Type: Full-time

About University and the Role

Illinois Techs international campus in Mumbai brings over 130 years of academic distinction to India's thriving innovation hub. Founded in 1890, Illinois Tech is a globally accredited university celebrated for fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and real-world impact. We're ranked #1 in Illinois and #22 in the U.S. for the best salaries of our graduates (Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2026). Illinois Tech Mumbai features STEM programs in India in addition to business courses delivered by international faculty. Students will benefit from experiential learning, local and global industry partnerships, and capstone projects, all of which will provide a truly immersive and career-focused education. Beginning academic year 2026, the campus will offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs designed to meet the evolving needs of global industries.

www.iit.edu/mumbai

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to head our admissions and outreach function. This is a pivotal role responsible for achieving student recruitment goals, shaping admissions strategy, and ensuring a seamless and inclusive admissions experience for prospective students across India and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive admissions strategy aligned with the university's

growth, quality, and diversity goals.

• Achieve annual enrollment targets and monitor performance against institutional objectives.
• Oversee the full admissions lifecycle, including engaging with prospective students and families,

evaluating, selecting and enrolling candidates.

• Personally review and assess applications, academic credentials, and supporting documentation

to ensure alignment with institutional standards, quality benchmarks, and admissions criteria.

• Lead, mentor, and manage the admissions and outreach team to ensure high service standards

and operational excellence.

• Collaborate with internal and external partners to design and execute campaigns that attract

strong candidates.

• Build and maintain relationships with schools, colleges, education consultants, and agents across

India.

• Establish and manage systems for lead generation, tracking, nurturing, and reporting; oversee

data collection and tele-counselling activities.

• Conduct market and competitor analysis to support innovative student acquisition strategies.
• Plan and deliver promotional activities such as education fairs, seminars, workshops, and school

outreach programmes to strengthen brand presence.

• Ensure consistent brand representation across digital, print, and on-ground campaigns.
• Present regular reports on campaign performance, admissions pipeline, and outreach outcomes

to senior management.

• Use admissions data and insights to improve conversion rates and guide strategic decisions.
• Ensure compliance with university policies and regulatory requirements.
• Design and implement the admissions policies and procedures in line with University's goals and

principles.

• Travel extensively and represent the university at national and international events and education

forums.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in business management, education, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in student admissions and recruitment in premium higher education

institutions preferably foreign University.

• Extensive experience in student admissions and recruitment across India, with deep regional

insights.

• Proven hands-on experience working with the U.S. higher education market, including student recruitment, admissions processes, or institutional partnerships is mandatory.

Required Skills

• Entrepreneurial Agility: A mindset to build and scale new initiatives, fostering innovation and

institutional growth.

• Strategic Thinking: Proven ability to design and implement long-term admissions and outreach

strategies aligned with organizational goals.

• Team Management: Skilled in leading, motivating, and developing diverse, high-performing

teams.

• Pan-India Recruitment Expertise: Strong understanding of regional education dynamics, student

behaviour, and recruitment networks across India.

• Networking & Relationship Building: Established relationships with schools, counsellors,

coaching institutes, and education consultants; ability to expand and nurture these networks.

• Data-Driven Decision-making: Proficiency in analysing admissions and marketing data to guide

strategy and improve conversion rates.

• Communication & Presentation: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with

confidence in public speaking and stakeholder engagement.

• Technology Proficiency: Comfortable using CRM systems, admissions management platforms,

and digital marketing tools.

• Problem Solving: Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities to address complex challenges

and drive solutions.

• Customer Orientation: Dedicated to providing excellent experience for prospective students and

families.

• Travel Readiness: Willingness and ability to travel frequently across India for outreach,

partnerships, and events.

Why Join Us

• Join the founding team of a leading US university establishing a center of academic excellence in

India.

• Play a key role in expanding world-class opportunities for students in India.
• Contribute to building high-quality team, culture, and impact within a mission-driven,

collaborative environment.

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