Deputy Director - Admissions and Outreach AU-QUASAR

AU-QUASAR | Alliance University Quantum AI School for Advanced ResearchElectronic City, Bengaluru • /quasarJOB DESCRIPTIONDeputy Director – Admissions & OutreachTHE OPPORTUNITYAU-QUASAR is India's first Deep-tech school—a quantum-AI institution within Alliance University purpose-built to produce researchers, founders, and professionals who will define the next technological era. Admissions at QUASAR is a strategic revenue function, not a back-office operation. The Deputy Director – Admissions & Outreach owns the enrolment pipeline for all ten programmes across four UG and six PG specialisations, with direct accountability to the Registrar General and a revenue mandate that scales to ₹60–72 Cr by Year 5.PROGRAMME PORTFOLIOograms (B.Tech)PG Programs (M.Tech)UG Programs (B.Tech):CSE – Quantum Computing & Information ScienceArtificial Intelligence & Machine LearningRobotics & Artificial IntelligenceCyber Physical SystemsPG Programs (M.Tech/MS)CSE – AI & Deep LearningCSE – Quantum ComputingCSE – AI-Powered Robotics & AutomationCSE – Cognitive ComputingCSE – Ethical AI & Responsible InnovationCSE – Hybrid AI SystemsYOUR MANDATE1. Institutional Visibility & Positioning•Own the QUASAR narrative: quantum-AI convergence, national mission, world-class infrastructure, and career outcomes•Build QUASAR's share of mind in the JEE Advanced Top 50,000 cohort•Develop differentiated positioning for all 10 specialisations against IITs, NITs, and leading private universities•Establish QUASAR's brand among international students from Southeast Asia, West Asia, Africa, and the Indian diaspora•Build thought-leadership platforms: outreach seminars, faculty lecture series, student success storytelling2. Outreach, Engagement & Pipeline Development•Design integrated outreach across direct (school visits, education fairs, coaching institutes) and digital (email, webinars, CRM) channels•Build school partnership programme: 50 (Y1) → 500+ (Y5) JEE-coaching institutes and top CBSE/ISC schools•Develop a career counsellor network: 50 (Y1) → 300+ (Y5) across India•Run Open House events, Virtual Campus Tours, Faculty Masterclasses, and Scholarship Showcases as conversion tools•Develop international outreach strategy: UAE, Singapore, Bangladesh, Nepal, Nigeria, East Africa•Manage CRM-driven lead nurturing with clear Cost-per-Application and Cost-per-Enrolled-Student benchmarks3. Admissions Operations & Process Excellence• Own the full admissions cycle: applications, shortlisting, offers, fee collection, and enrolment confirmation• Design holistic B.Tech criteria: JEE scores, aptitude assessment, academic record, and motivation statement• Build M.Tech admissions: GATE scores, research aptitude test, technical interview, SOP evaluation• Establish Ph.D. admissions: research proposal review, faculty mentor matching, interview coordination• Manage QUASAR Merit Scholarship programme: quantum & AI talent, need-based, diversity scholarships• Ensure UGC/AICTE regulatory compliance; manage admissions technology stack and international admissions track4. Data, Analytics & Continuous Improvement• Build real-time admissions dashboard: applications, offers, acceptances, yield rates, and quality metrics• Track outreach attribution: quality-of-applicant by channel, not just volume• Conduct annual competitive analysis against IITs, NITs, IIITs, Ashoka, Shiv Nadar, VIT, and SRM• Present monthly pipeline reports and quarterly outreach performance reviews to the Executive DirectorWHO YOU AREEssential Qualifications• Postgraduate degree (MBA Marketing preferred) from a reputed institution• 10–15 years in higher education marketing, admissions, or EdTech growth — at least 5 years in leadership• Demonstrated track record of building enrolment pipelines at scale• Deep familiarity with the JEE ecosystem: coaching networks, rank distribution, student and parent decision-making• Digital expertise: virtual events, community platforms, email automation, CRM, and analytics• Strong analytical capability: Excel, CRM dashboards, Google Analytics, enrolment funnel metrics• Working knowledge of UGC/AICTE regulatory requirements for admissionsIdeal Background• Led admissions at a leading private engineering university• Built enrolment operations at an EdTech company (upGrad, Great Learning, Emeritus, Coursera India)• Led student recruitment at an international university or branch campus operating in India• Built outreach and community growth for a high-growth education start-up from the ground upREPORTING STRUCTURE & TEAMReports to: Registrar General, AU | Member of: QUASAR Leadership Council (as required)COMPENSATION & BENEFITS- Base Salary: ₹30–36 lakhs per annum - Performance Bonus: 15–20% of base linked to enrolment volume, quality metrics, and brand KPIs - Enrolment Milestone Bonus: One-time bonus on achieving Y1 and Y3 enrolment targets - Benefits: As per University normsIf you have built careers at the intersection of institutional ambition and student aspiration — AU-QUASAR is your next chapter.AU-QUASAR • Alliance University • Electronic City, Bengaluru • /quasar

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