Admissions Officer – Keele University Account at In-country

Does this sound like you?

• A recent graduate or a young professional with up to 0-2 years of experience.

• Detail-oriented, organised, and proactive

• Strong in verbal and written communication in English

• Looking to gain experience in international education and admissions

• Excited about the potential to grow into a student recruitment or conversion role

About In-country

In-country is a British education management company launched in 2016 and now has a team of more than fifty people across Delhi, Mumbai, Lahore, and the UK. We manage the South Asian student recruitment operations for multiple blue-chip international universities and work on creative and exciting projects for many others. Our main office is located in Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi. More info at www.in-country.com

Position Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join In-country’s growing India team as Admissions Officer for Keele University. The selected candidate will support the admissions function and play a key role in application processing, student communication, and liaising with the UK-based Keele admissions team. This is a 6-month contract, with a possibility of extension into a permanent role in admissions or student recruitment/conversion, depending on performance and organisational needs.

Employment Type: Fixed-term (6 months), full-time

Location: In-country University Hub, E-265, Amar Colony, Lajpat Nagar-4, New Delhi – 110024

Reporting to: Admissions team, Keele University Account at In-country

Travel: Yes, domestic travel within India may be required occasionally

Main Duties and Accountabilities

• Maintain public status as an employee of In-country India and not as an official of Keele University at all times

• Evaluate and process admissions applications in accordance with university policies and eligibility guidelines

• Communicate with applicants, offer-holders, and agents about program options, documentation requirements, and application status

• Enter decisions and generate offers using the University’s Student Records System and other databases with high accuracy

• Handle enquiries and provide timely, professional updates to students and stakeholders

• Flag complex or exceptional cases, fraudulent applications, and policy-sensitive issues to the Account Manager or the UK admissions team

• Support with evaluating qualifications and equivalency assessments in collaboration with the UK team

• Assist in maintaining up-to-date communication records, managing the Keele India admissions inbox, and logging student/agent interactions

• Conduct online or in-person sessions to guide applicants through the admissions process

Communication and Liaison

• Roll out In-country’s agent and counsellor communication strategy for Keele University

• Support the conversion team by contributing to offer-holder engagement activities

• Work closely with internal stakeholders to align admissions timelines with Keele’s international recruitment goals

• Participate in occasional outreach events to support application or conversion drives

• Undertake research and provide insights to the UK admissions team on trends, bottlenecks, and applicant feedback

Qualifications and Skills

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent qualification/relevant professional experience)

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English

• Excellent attention to detail and data handling accuracy

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities

• Competent with Microsoft Office and data systems

• Proactive, organised, and comfortable working both independently and within a team

• Experience in higher education, admissions, or student services (preferred, not essential for entry-level roles)

• Strong interpersonal skills and a professional attitude

• Open to travel for training, events, or team coordination

Additional Info:

• This is a 6-month contract role with potential to transition into a permanent position in admissions or recruitment/conversion.

• Salary will be commensurate with experience, starting from a competitive base.

Benefits:

• Extremely generous paid annual leave.

• Competitive salary.

• Medical insurance.

• Flexible working hours.

• Super-fast professional development.

• Emphasis on work-life balance, ownership of tasks, and staff development.

• Being part of a high-functioning, close-knit team.

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