PRIYANKA SAHAY
Manager
Jaipur
Summary
With more than 12 years of experience, I have a proven track record in driving admissions and leading outreach efforts for undergraduate and postgraduate programs. My expertise lies in developing and executing strategic plans to attract high-calibre students. It has a demonstrated ability to build partnerships with educational institutions, community organizations, and stakeholders to expand outreach and enhance access to quality education. As a self-motivated and collaborative team player, I have excelled at fostering relationships and achieving excellence, both individually and for the organizations I have worked for.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Manager-Partnership
IIDE
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Market Expansion Leadership: Played a key role in establishing IIDE’s presence in Jaipur and Bangalore—led market entry strategy, built strong networks with schools, vendors, consultants, and various channel partners to support local business development.
- Admissions Leadership: Directed the Admissions team, ensuring a seamless, service-oriented admissions process that boosted student satisfaction and enrollment.
- Outreach Program Management: Led comprehensive online and offline outreach initiatives, significantly contributing to brand development and attracting high-quality applicants.
- Educational Engagement: Spearheaded workshops, seminars, career fairs, and community-driven educational campaigns, strengthening institutional visibility and student engagement.
- Data-Driven Improvements: Developed and applied data analysis frameworks to evaluate outreach effectiveness, driving continuous improvement and strategic planning.
Manager
Rishihood University
07.2021 - 02.2025
- Strategic Outreach and Collaboration: Successfully collaborated with schools, educational institutions, and community organizations to engage with prospective students, creating valuable partnerships that expanded the university's reach.
- Admissions Leadership: Led the Admissions team, ensuring top-notch customer service and an efficient admissions process, resulting in increased student satisfaction and enrollment.
- Comprehensive Outreach Management: Managed and led all outreach activities, both online and offline, and played a pivotal role in overall brand development to attract high-quality students, enhancing the university's reputation.
- Engaging Educational Initiatives: Organized workshops, seminars, career fairs, and educational campaigns in collaboration with schools and community organizations, fostering educational engagement and awareness.
- Data-Driven Decision-Making: Implemented data collection and analysis strategies to measure the impact and effectiveness of outreach activities, facilitating data-driven decision-making for continuous improvement.
- Online and Offline Engagement Expertise: Proficiently conducted numerous online and offline sessions, including webinars and live events, to connect with a diverse audience. Hosted a series of webinars and live events, leveraging technology to engage with students and stakeholders effectively.
Assistant Manager
Venkateshwara University
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Strategic Admissions Leadership: Developed and executed a comprehensive admission strategy, optimizing school processes based on feedback and requirements, resulting in streamlined operations and improved student admissions.
- Effective Outreach and Networking: Successfully organized school fairs and informative sessions for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs, enhancing the university's visibility and engagement with prospective students.
- Counselor and Consultant Management: Managed and nurtured a robust network of counselors and consultants for admissions, leveraging key relationships to achieve admission targets and ensuring a strong presence in the education consultancy sector.
Sr. Counselor
FIITJEE Ltd.
02.2017 - 08.2020
- Multifaceted Sales and Marketing Leadership: Collaborated within a team to consistently achieve sales and marketing targets through a diverse range of strategies, including counselling, meetings, telephonic calls, and active participation in educational fairs and company events. Demonstrated an ability to adapt and excel in various sales and marketing channels.
- Student Counseling and Mentorship: Provided invaluable guidance and motivation to students, helping them clarify their academic and career goals. Offered expert counselling on competitive examinations and tailored career opportunities based on individual student interests and academic streams, contributing to their personal and academic development. Additionally, fostered strong relationships with schools, expanding the institution's network and impact.
Admission Counselor
Education Helpline
02.2013 - 02.2017
- Holistic Business Development and Student Engagement: Spearheaded business development efforts by conducting impactful seminars and collaborating closely with faculty members, resulting in increased student enrollments and significant improvements in centre performance. Additionally, played a pivotal role in enhancing the admission process, ensuring accurate documentation, efficient batch scheduling, and effective data management and MIS reporting.
- Student-Centred Counseling and Motivation: A Demonstrated talent for student counselling, fostering motivation, and providing clarity to students regarding their goals and aspirations. These personalized guidance sessions played a crucial role in students' academic and personal development, setting a benchmark for educational support.
Education
MA - Sociology
Subharti Open learning School
B.com - undefined
Delhi University (SOL)
XII - Commerce With Maths
SKV Sr. Sec. School
X - undefined
SKV. SR. SEC.SCHOOL
Skills
Advanced user of Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Expertise in planning student outreach
Brand management programs
Online marketing channels
Social media marketing
Excellent verbal communication skills
Excellent written communication skills
Ability to articulate ideas clearly
Active listening
Adapt communication style
Work under pressure
Multi-tasking
Interact with different socio-economic backgrounds
Understand and manage emotions
Build positive relationships
Collaborate
Work effectively within a team
Strong analytical skills
Problem-solving skills
Identify issues
Evaluate options
Implement effective solutions
Leading teams
Providing guidance
Motivating others
Manage time
Prioritize tasks
Attention to detail
Flexibility
Resilience
Adapt to changing circumstances
Embrace new technologies
Learn new skills quickly
Accuracy in performing tasks
Reviewing documents
Ensuring quality in outputs
Timeline
Manager-Partnership
IIDE
02.2025 - 05.2025
Manager
Rishihood University
07.2021 - 02.2025
Assistant Manager
Venkateshwara University
08.2020 - 04.2021
Sr. Counselor
FIITJEE Ltd.
02.2017 - 08.2020
Admission Counselor
Education Helpline
02.2013 - 02.2017
B.com - undefined
Delhi University (SOL)
XII - Commerce With Maths
SKV Sr. Sec. School
X - undefined
SKV. SR. SEC.SCHOOL
MA - Sociology
Subharti Open learning School