Admissions & Cutoff Analyst (Annamalai University)

Position: Admissions & Cutoff Analyst (Annamalai University)

Location: Annamalai Nagar, Tamil Nadu (Hybrid options may be available based on department needs)

Employment Type: Full-time

Department: Admissions / Academic Planning / Institutional Research

We are seeking an Admissions & Cutoff Analyst to support admissions planning, cutoff analysis, and applicant communications across academic programs. This role focuses on compiling and validating cutoff-related data, supporting merit list workflows, coordinating with academic departments, and ensuring accurate public-facing information for prospective students.

Responsibilities

• Collect, compile, and validate cutoff marks, merit lists, and admission-related datasets across programs and categories (e.g., general, reserved, special quotas where applicable).
• Analyze historical trends in cutoffs, seat utilization, applicant volume, and conversion rates to support admissions strategy and forecasting.
• Coordinate with academic departments and examination/records teams to reconcile discrepancies and maintain consistent source-of-truth records.
• Prepare clear summaries, dashboards, and reports for leadership and admissions committees (monthly, seasonal, and ad-hoc).
• Support publication workflows for admissions updates, including cutoff notifications, FAQs, and applicant guidance content.
• Maintain documentation for processes, data definitions, and audit trails to ensure transparency and repeatability.
• Assist with applicant query resolution related to eligibility, merit criteria, cutoff interpretation, and timelines.
• Ensure data privacy and compliance when handling applicant information and academic records.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for admissions operations, including process automation and standardization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Applications, Business Analytics, Education Administration, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in admissions operations, academic administration, institutional research, or data analysis (education sector preferred).
• Strong proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets (pivot tables, lookups, data validation) and comfort working with large datasets.
• Working knowledge of reporting/visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar) is a plus.
• Ability to interpret admission criteria, category rules, and merit/cutoff calculations with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex cutoff data into applicant-friendly guidance.
• High integrity and discretion in handling confidential student data.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines during peak admission cycles.

Benefits

• Competitive salary aligned with qualifications and experience.
• Opportunity to work closely with academic leadership and shape admissions planning through data-driven insights.
• Professional development support (training on analytics tools, reporting, and higher-education administration practices).
• Access to campus resources and a collaborative, mission-driven work environment.
• Leave benefits and institutional policies as per university norms.

About the Company

Annamalai University is a leading public university with a long-standing commitment to accessible, high-quality education and research. The university supports a diverse student community across undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional programs. Our admissions and academic planning teams work to ensure transparent processes, accurate information, and student-centered services.

How to Apply

Please submit your updated resume/CV along with a brief cover letter describing your experience with admissions data, cutoff/merit analysis, and reporting. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview and/or a practical assessment related to data handling and reporting.