Yashika Gulati
New Delhi
Summary
Experienced Senior Admissions Officer with a demonstrated history in international admissions, education counseling, and student recruitment. Skilled in Salesforce CRM, career planning, and team leadership, with a passion for guiding students toward global education success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Admissions Officer - South Asia
Algonquin College
New Delhi
09.2022 - Current
- Evaluate student applications from the South Asia region, including India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, to determine eligibility and program fit.
- Analyze academic records to assess eligibility for college-level programs in alignment with institutional admission requirements.
- Collaborate with academic departments to clarify program offerings, admission criteria, and curriculum requirements, to support accurate student advising and application decisions.
- Utilize Salesforce CRM to assess application eligibility, manage applicant documentation, and conduct comprehensive admissions evaluations. Also, generate reports to support applications tracking, pre-departure planning, and other related activities.
- Participate in recruitment events and outreach initiatives to promote Algonquin College programs, and engage with prospective students and partners.
- Respond to inquiries from prospective students regarding the admission process, program selection, and application requirements, ensuring timely and accurate guidance.
- Assist in developing marketing materials for recruitment initiatives, and coordinate with the department to distribute updated content to agents across the South Asia region.
- Supported the onboarding of new clients by preparing the necessary documentation of ongoing partner engagement activities.
Senior Career Advisor
SIEC Education Pvt. Ltd.
Gurgaon
02.2019 - 08.2022
- Provided strategic academic counseling to students, with a primary focus on Canada, while effectively cross-selling programs in the UK and the US, aligning recommendations with student profiles and career objectives.
- Managed the end-to-end admissions lifecycle, including program advising, SOP and documentation support, and visa preparedness, ensuring a seamless application journey.
- Engaged with a high volume of students across walk-ins, phone calls, and digital channels, maintaining a consistent focus on service and conversion outcomes.
- Supervised daily operations and team performance across the Gurgaon, Bangalore, and Hyderabad branches; previously led admissions efforts for the Punjab region for over two years.
- Liaised with students and internal departments to manage the full case lifecycle, from application initiation through to visa documentation, ensuring timely compliance with both institutional and immigration guidelines.
Admission Support Executive
Aakash Educational Services Ltd.
Ludhiana
05.2018 - 02.2019
- Counseled students on educational concerns like course selection, scheduling, and career planning.
- Discussed school adjustment, truancy, and study habits to support academic success.
- Conducted meetings with parents to evaluate student progress and prioritize goals.
- Assessed resource needs in collaboration with guardians for student development.
- Handled inbound calls, providing guidance for medical and engineering exam preparation.
Human Resource Consultant
Om Careers
Ludhiana
05.2016 - 02.2017
- Led direct sales activities and client services for Banking and Retail sectors.
- Developed comprehensive understanding of client companies, industries, and work cultures.
- Identified and approached suitable candidates through headhunting strategies.
- Reviewed applications, managed interviews, and created candidate shortlists for clients.
- Provided ongoing on-the-job training to new hires.
- Achieved and exceeded targets related to candidate placements and client billing.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management
NMIMS Global Access, School For Cont. Education
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India02-2022
Skills
- Application assessment and eligibility evaluation
- Academic profile analysis (Canada, UK, and US systems)
- End-to-end student lifecycle management
- In-depth knowledge of the Canadian education system, college pathways, and visa process
- Cross-selling experience for UK and US higher education programs
- Familiarity with CAS, UCAS (UK), and the Canadian visa process
International Admissions & Counseling
Country-specific market expertise
- South Asia regional expertise: India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka
- Agent training coordination and follow-up
- Team leadership and mentoring of junior advisors
- Cross-functional collaboration with admissions, marketing, and visa teams
- Student-first advisory approach
Student and agent engagement
Leadership and communication
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Punjabi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Admissions Officer - South Asia
Algonquin College
09.2022 - Current
Senior Career Advisor
SIEC Education Pvt. Ltd.
02.2019 - 08.2022
Admission Support Executive
Aakash Educational Services Ltd.
05.2018 - 02.2019
Human Resource Consultant
Om Careers
05.2016 - 02.2017
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management
NMIMS Global Access, School For Cont. Education
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