Call for Applications | Manager – Admissions

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) invites applications for the position (1 vacancy) of Manager – Admissions. This is a full time position, based out of the NLSIU campus in Bengaluru.

About NLSIU

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) was established in 1987 to be a pioneer in legal  education. Over the last three decades the University has consistently been an innovative leader in legal  education and research in India and has been ranked First among Law Universities in the National Institute Ranking Framework for the last seven years.

The University invites online applications from accomplished professionals for the position of Manager – Admissions. This is a full-time position, based out of the NLSIU campus in Bengaluru involving field  and desk work, and will report to the Director – Communications and External Relations, NLSIU.

Role Description

A. Qualifications

Essential

• Graduate degree in any discipline with aggregate 55% marks. Provided, for candidates with benchmark disabilities, the minimum aggregate mark is 50%.

Desirable

• Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in any discipline.

B. Experience and Skills

• Minimum 5 years of overall work experience with at least 3 years in a similar role;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Excellent time-management, problem-solving, stakeholder  management skills with attention to detail;
• Ability and desire to work independently in a fast-paced environment and complete multiple tasks and a large volume of  work in a timely and effective manner;
• The ability to work well with others, both internally and externally, from a wide variety of backgrounds;
• Skilled in MS Office;
• Ability to learn new software programmes quickly and effectively; Prior experience of handling database management tools is desirable;
• Ability to work effectively and constructively as part of a team

C. Role and Responsibilities

The Manager – Admissions will report to the Director Communications  and External Relations and work closely with the Academic  Administration and the Professional and Continuing Education (PACE),  department.

The Manager – Admissions will be responsible for:

• Managing end-to-end admissions at NLSIU including creating and managing the marketing and outreach calendar of various offline and online programmes;
• Creating communication plans, digital marketing plans and campaigns to ensure that the specified number of admissions are  reached across each of the programmes;
• Management and coordination of the design and delivery of admission collaterals, AV content, digital media content with external marketing agency/ies or /individuals involved in supporting the admissions campaign eg: graphic designer, video editor, internal teams etc.;
• Evaluating and processing admissions applications in accordance with University policies, goals and rules on admissibility of undergraduate and graduate students;
• Managing the admissions processing of a portfolio of programmes in close liaison with academic departments, applying agreed criteria to make admissions decisions consistently and fairly;
• Overseeing and administering all aspects of planning of all admissions related student events including orientations/open days and social events;
• Advising applicants regarding admissions requirements, eligibility for admission, programme options, residency requirements and other matters related to their admission to the University;
• Serving as a resource to students, parents, the University community, High Schools, and other feeder institutions regarding  admission to the University. Interpret admissions policies and  procedures and respond to general questions about the University’s campus life, academic programmes, financial aid  and requirements;
• Utilising data analytics to track admissions metrics, identifying trends, and making data-driven decisions to enhance efforts;
• Making referrals to other University offices as appropriate;
• Processing incoming applications for all degree programmes, checking qualifications, the validity of decisions and authenticity of results;
• Working closely with academic staff across the University and liaising with schools, colleges and directly with applicants;
• Staying up-to-date on academic programme requirements, enrolment restrictions and other issues related to recruiting and  admitting students;
• Engaging in extensive in-state and out-of-state travel to interview and recruit prospective students;
• Assisting in developing informational and/or promotional materials;
• Conducting informational meetings and programmes to explain admission requirements policies and procedures;
• Liaising regularly with Director Campus and Residential Life and Finance Team on admission processes;
• Assisting in maintaining and updating admission records and files and compiling timely admissions reports;
• Participating in summer orientation and registration programmes for newly admitted students;
• Evaluating courses offered by other schools to determine their equivalency to courses offered at the University.

D. Tenure

Permanent basis till the age of superannuation i.e. 60 years, subject to confirmation after the satisfactory completion of two year’s  probation.

Selection Process

• Selection will take place in two parts.
  • Part 1 shall consist of review of applications by the University. Upon review of applications,  candidates will be shortlisted in a 1:5 ratio as against the number of vacancies for the Interview  round (Part 2).
  • Part 2 will be an interview round wherein the Interview Selection Panel shall score candidates  out of a total of 50 marks for selection to the post.
• NLSIU reserves the right to have more than one round of interview either in person or over video  conferencing and to conduct independent background checks on the candidates.
• NLSIU reserves the right to request for references from people who are not listed in the application  form but would be familiar with the candidate’s previous work.

How To Apply?

Please use the Google form here to apply.

Learn more about the role and application process here.

Deadline

Interested individuals are requested to go through the role description, fill in the Application Form and upload the certificates to support their claim for educational qualifications, age, experience etc., on or before April 8, 2025 (5 pm).