Admissions & Outreach Coordinator — National Institute of Foundry and Forge Technology

Position: Admissions & Outreach Coordinator

Organization: National Institute of Foundry and Forge Technology (NIFFT)

Location: On-site/Hybrid (as per institute policy)

Employment Type: Full-time

National Institute of Foundry and Forge Technology is seeking a highly organized and service-oriented Admissions & Outreach Coordinator to support end-to-end admission operations, applicant communications, documentation workflows, and stakeholder coordination. This role is ideal for candidates who thrive in a process-driven environment and can manage multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and a positive applicant experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the admissions lifecycle including inquiry handling, application tracking, document verification support, and offer/selection communications.
• Maintain applicant records, status updates, and reporting dashboards with high data accuracy.
• Support publication and distribution of admission-related notices, key dates, instructions, and updates across official channels.
• Assist in organizing entrance/admission activities such as counseling sessions, helpdesks, orientation support, and stakeholder coordination.
• Respond to applicant queries via email/phone/helpdesk and ensure timely resolution or escalation to relevant departments.
• Ensure adherence to institute policies, eligibility criteria, and documentation standards; flag discrepancies for review.
• Coordinate with academic departments, accounts/fee teams, and IT/portal teams to ensure smooth processing of applications and fee-related steps.
• Prepare periodic summaries and operational reports (applications received, pending documents, conversion metrics, and issue logs).
• Support compliance and confidentiality requirements for student data and institutional records.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognized university.
• 1–3 years of experience in admissions, education administration, student services, or a related operations role (preferred).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional, applicant-first approach.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage documentation and data accurately.
• Proficiency with MS Office/Google Workspace (Excel/Sheets, Word/Docs, email tools); familiarity with online application portals is a plus.
• Ability to handle multiple deadlines, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Integrity and discretion in handling confidential applicant/student information.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a reputed technical institute and contribute to student success.
• Structured work environment with exposure to academic administration and institutional processes.
• Professional development through process ownership, stakeholder collaboration, and operational reporting.
• Competitive compensation aligned with qualifications and experience (as per institute norms).

About the Company

National Institute of Foundry and Forge Technology (NIFFT) is a specialized institution focused on technical education and applied learning in manufacturing-related disciplines. The institute supports academic excellence through robust administrative systems, transparent processes, and student-centric services. Our teams work collaboratively to ensure high-quality experiences for applicants and enrolled students.

How to Apply: Submit your resume and a brief cover note highlighting relevant admissions/operations experience. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps as per institute procedure.