Admission - Associate; Daskalos

Position: Admission - Associate (Daskalos)
Location: Bengaluru

About Emeritus & Daskalos

Emeritus is redefining global education by making high-quality learning accessible and affordable for individuals, companies, and governments. Through partnerships with over 80 world-class universities, Emeritus delivers industry-relevant programs across formats— including short courses, degrees, and executive programs—to more than 300,000 learners across 80+ countries.

Daskalos, a strategic initiative of Emeritus, pioneers transnational education in India by helping leading global universities establish joint campuses under the evolving Indian regulatory framework. With over 15 institutions in advanced discussions, Daskalos is shaping the next chapter in global higher education.

Location:

Mumbai / Bengaluru (work from office)

Role Overview

The Admissions Screening Associate will be responsible for evaluating and screening student applications to ensure eligibility and compliance with university admissions criteria. The role focuses on academic assessment, document verification, and supporting timely admission decisions in line with institutional policies.

Key Responsibilities

Screen and evaluate student applications against defined academic and admissions criteria
Assess eligibility based on academic transcripts, qualifications, test scores, and program requirements
Verify application documents for accuracy, completeness, and authenticity
Flag discrepancies, gaps, or ineligible applications for review and escalation
Apply admissions guidelines consistently to ensure fairness and compliance
Maintain detailed screening notes and decisions within the admissions system
Coordinate with admissions managers and academic teams on borderline or complex cases
Ensure adherence to university policies, regulatory norms, and intake deadlines
Support audit readiness by maintaining proper documentation and application trails
Generate periodic screening reports (applications reviewed, outcomes, turnaround time)

Eligibility & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in any discipline
1–3 years of experience in admissions screening, application evaluation, or academic operations

Experience with higher education admissions, credential evaluation, or international admissions is a plus

Required Skills & Competencies

Strong analytical and evaluation skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to interpret academic transcripts and eligibility criteria
Comfortable working with application portals, CRMs, and spreadsheets
Process-oriented and deadline-driven
Professional judgment with the ability to escalate edge cases appropriately
Clear written communication for documentation and internal coordination

Emeritus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.