Website:
ashoka.edu.in
Job details:
Job Title: Deputy/Assistant Director – Office of Admissions
Reports To: Director - Office of Admissions
Location: Okhla, New Delhi
Experience (in years): 10-14 years of relevant experience
About Ashoka University: https://www.ashoka.edu.in/
About the Office of Admissions:
The Office of Admissions at Ashoka University plays a crucial role in streamlining the application process for prospective students in both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. With a commitment to attracting exceptional students to navigate Ashoka's academics and residential life programmes, we run a holistic admissions process and oversee every aspect, from designing a comprehensive application form to reviewing applications rigorously and conducting insightful student interviews, thus aiding Ashoka University’s overall mission of achieving progress with purpose.
Roles and Responsibilities:
● The role requires the candidate to have an interest in a liberal education and learning, general and current affairs, and be willing to have in-depth interactions primarily with students.
● The role would focus on academic enhancement for the team.
● Coordinating and formally focusing on quality control and checks while reviewing applications, shortlisting for the interview round, and interviewing students.
● Supporting the due diligence and decision-making process for the selection of students for admissions as well as scholarships.
● Interacting with parents/guardians/students and handling sensitive issues or addressing questions and concerns around decision-making and retention.
● The role might require some travel for the purpose of meeting students and families
Competencies:
● Exhibits managerial and leadership capabilities
● Strong verbal and written communication skills
● Has sufficient proficiency and comfort with data and analysis
● Has an eye for detail and is thorough with work tasks
● Has worked closely with people within a team(s) for at least 10 years or more, and values collaboration and teamwork
● Able to work under pressure
● Possesses intuition, perceptiveness, interpersonal skills and is an empathetic and patient listener
● Be proactive, take initiative, have a problem-solving approach, an orientation to learn, and an attitude to excel
● All tasks are deadline-driven; hence, timely and accurate delivery of work is crucial
● Have and exhibit a high level of commitment to the role and the team
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