About the role
About the School
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CHIREC INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
CHIREC International is a leading K-12 school located in Hyderabad,
India offering International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), Cambridge
International Examinations (CIE) and Central Board of Secondary Education
(CBSE). CHIREC was founded in 1989 by Founder-Director, Ratna Reddy as a summer
camp that offered Programmes in fine arts, performing arts, computers, indoor
and outdoor sports. Today, CHIREC is one of the premier educational
institutions in the country for excellence in academics and co-curricular
activities. CHIREC’s mission is to nurture the innate potential of its students
to enable them to excel in whatever they choose. The school helps students to
grow and evolve into open-minded, ethical and caring individuals who are
focused and encouraged to set goals, attain them and exceed expectations. As a
valued member of the Cognita global group, and recognized by respected
educational bodies like the Council of International
Schools (CIS) and the IB
Organization, CHIREC International School is known for its exceptional quality
of education.
About Cognita
At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We
nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them
academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world,
wherever they’re starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique
too. We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge,
opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger.
We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 100 schools in 16
countries, ensuring every child gets an education that’s, quite literally,
world class. It’s an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher
and student to focus on what they do best. And thrive.
About the role
The Senior Admissions Counsellor will lead and manage the admissions counselling function, serving as a key
point of contact for prospective families and guiding them through the
admissions journey. The role involves understanding needs, effectively
communicating the school’s vision and the value of its IB programmes, and
ensuring a seamless, personalized and engaging admissions experience.
Position Responsibilities -
1.Lead
and manage the campus admissions team, taking ownership of campus
admission targets, conversion goals, and overall enrolment performance.
2.Develop
and execute campus-specific admissions strategies to achieve enrolment
targets and strengthen the admissions pipeline.
3.Monitor
team performance, basic training to counsellors, identify gaps, and drive
accountability against individual and campus KPIs.
4.Build
and maintain strong relationships with prospective students, parents,
educational consultants, feeder schools, and other key stakeholders.
5.Guide
prospective families through the complete admissions journey, providing
accurate information on programmes, curriculum, deadlines, eligibility,
requirements, and school processes.
6.Review
applications and supporting documents to ensure completeness, accuracy,
and adherence to school admissions requirements.
7.Plan
and coordinate campus tours, open houses, information sessions, parent
interactions, orientation programmes, and other admissions events.
8.Ensure
a consistent, high-quality parent experience across all admissions
touchpoints, from enquiry through enrolment.
9.Maintain
accurate and timely applicant records, ensuring complete data capture and
follow-up through the admissions CRM.
10.Analyse
Maintain admissions data, conversion trends, lead sources, competitor
activity notes, and campus performance to identify opportunities and
recommend corrective actions.
11.Work
closely with Academic, Finance, Operations, Transport, IT, Marketing, and
other teams to ensure a seamless admissions and enrolment process.
12.Conduct
competitor mystery shopping and market analysis to identify emerging
trends, parent expectations, positioning opportunities, and potential
sources of enrolment.
13.Participate Suggest
points for the development and implementation of admissions policies,
SOPs, processes, and service standards.
14.Proactively
address new parent concerns, objections, and escalations, ensuring timely
resolution and a positive admissions experience.
15.Represent
the school professionally at external events, parent forums, education
fairs, community engagements, and other outreach opportunities.
Who we are looking for:
Position Requirements
1.Proven
experience in admissions, enrolment, counselling, sales, business
development, or a related customer-facing function, preferably within a
school or education environment.
2.Prior
experience in an IB or Cambridge International school is preferred.
3.Demonstrated
experience in leading teams and achieving enrolment/admissions targets.
4.Strong
understanding of the complete school admissions funnel, from lead
generation and enquiry management to application, offer, conversion, and
enrolment.
5.Strong
people-management, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management
skills.
6.Excellent
organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage
multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
7.Strong
analytical skills with the ability to interpret admissions data and
translate insights into actionable strategies.
8.High
attention to detail and strong process orientation.
9.Excellent
verbal and written communication skills with a customer-centric approach.
10.Ability
to build trust and long-term relationships with parents, students,
consultants, and internal stakeholders.
11.Strong
problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
12.Ability
to work independently, take ownership, and operate effectively in a
fast-paced, target-driven environment.
13.Proficiency
in CRM/admissions management systems like Dynamics, HubSpot, and reporting
dashboards.
14.Adaptable,
resilient, and comfortable working in a dynamic school environment with
changing priorities.
15.Strong
commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, service excellence, and
the school's values.
Benefits at CHIREC
*Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
*Lunch on all school-working days
*School transport as per the available bus routes
*Comprehensive Medical Insurance
*Personal accident policy
*Term Life policy
*Professional Development
How to Apply
Complete
this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications
is: 31-Oct.-2026
Cognita
Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and
young people and expect all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share
this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background
checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
We
believe having a diverse workforce makes us better, smarter and happier and so
welcome applicants from all backgrounds, genders, and races. We have an
unwavering commitment to being fair and equitable in our recruitment process.
EARLY
APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED; WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT
PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE FOR THE RIGHT APPLICANT.
Applicants
who have not heard from us by the closing date must assume that, on this
occasion, their application has been unsuccessful.