Position Summary

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology (NIT) is seeking an Admissions & Outreach Coordinator to support end-to-end admissions operations and applicant engagement for undergraduate and postgraduate programs. This role focuses on coordinating application workflows, maintaining accurate applicant records, supporting counselling/admissions events, and ensuring timely communication with prospective students.

This is a detail-oriented, service-driven position that works closely with the Admissions Office, academic departments, and student services to deliver a smooth and compliant admissions experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the admissions lifecycle including application receipt, verification, shortlisting, and offer/seat allocation support as per institutional guidelines.
Maintain and validate applicant data in admissions systems, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and confidentiality.
Support document verification processes and track pending items, discrepancies, and resolution timelines.
Respond to applicant queries via email/phone/helpdesk; provide accurate guidance on eligibility, required documents, deadlines, and next steps.
Assist in planning and executing admissions-related events such as counselling sessions, orientation, webinars, campus visits, and outreach drives.
Prepare and publish admissions communications (notices, FAQs, instructions) in coordination with internal stakeholders.
Generate routine reports and dashboards (applications received, verification status, conversion metrics, category-wise summaries) for leadership review.
Coordinate with IT and web teams to ensure application portals and admissions pages are current and functioning as intended.
Ensure adherence to applicable regulations, reservation/category policies, and institutional processes.
Support audit readiness by maintaining structured records and documentation trails.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline; Master’s degree is a plus.
1–3 years of experience in admissions, academic administration, student services, or a comparable operations role (freshers with strong administrative skills may be considered).
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume data and documentation.
Proficiency in MS Office/Google Workspace (Excel/Sheets for reporting is essential).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfort handling applicant-facing interactions.
Ability to coordinate across teams and manage multiple deadlines during peak admission cycles.
High integrity and discretion when handling personal and academic records.
Comfort working with online portals, forms, and basic troubleshooting/escalation processes.

Preferred Skills

Experience with admissions ERPs/CRMs, ticketing/helpdesk tools, or student information systems.
Basic data analysis and reporting skills (pivot tables, dashboards, or similar).
Understanding of Indian higher-education admissions processes and counselling workflows.

Benefits

Opportunity to work in a nationally recognized academic environment with meaningful student impact.
Structured learning and exposure to higher-education operations and compliance processes.
Professional development support through institutional workshops/training (as applicable).
Collaborative work culture with cross-functional engagement across departments.
Competitive compensation aligned with role scope and experience (as per institute norms).

About the Company

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology (NIT) is a premier public technical institute committed to excellence in engineering education, research, and innovation. The institute supports a diverse student community and maintains rigorous academic standards, ensuring transparent and student-centric administrative processes.

Location: On-campus / Institute office (as per operational requirements)

Employment Type: Full-time (or as per institute hiring norms)

How to Apply: Submit your updated resume along with a brief cover note highlighting relevant academic administration/admissions experience. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps.