Jagadeesh Medapati

Experience

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  Avanthi Institute of Engineering & Technology

  Mar 2007 - Apr 2008

  Lecturer

  Teach the students and make sure that all the educational programs run according to the educational plans.

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  GITAM Deemed University

  Dec 2013 - now

  As the Deputy Director of Admissions and Outreach at GITAM University, I am entrusted with steering the strategic direction and execution of UG and PG admissions across various disciplines. With a proven track record in driving innovative admissions processes, my primary objective is to facilitate a seamless transition for prospective students while elevating the university's reputation and extending its reach.One of the key focuses of my role has been on leading the admission process and transformation of our admissions team into a customer-centric unit, implementing end-to-end tech-enabled solutions, and leveraging digital platforms to streamline leads, applications, and admissions. Strategic Direction: Develop and execute strategic plans for UG and PG admissions across a diverse spectrum of disciplines, including architecture, engineering, humanities, law, business, medicine, nursing, paramedical, pharmacy, physiotherapy, and sciences. Innovative Admissions Processes: Led the transformation of admissions processes into a customer-centric unit, utilizing end-to-end tech-enabled solutions.Data-Driven Decision-Making: Implement data-driven decision-making processes and conduct rigorous performance analysis to optimize admissions efficiency and effectiveness.Discipline-Based Development: Drive development initiatives across various disciplines and establish a unified scholarship structure to ensure equal access for all students.Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance brand appeal and attract quality students.Operational Efficiency: Oversee the transition to a streamlined admissions model, ensuring financial sustainability and operational efficiency, while reviving underperforming programs.Continuous Improvement: Demonstrate a steadfast commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence by streamlining processes, adhering to best practices, and driving innovation in admissions frameworks. Show less Insights:• Devise and manage the internal system for admissions and forecast database and information management to facilitate proactive admissions management• Hands-on experience in handling end-to-end admission cycles of a multidisciplinary and multi-campus university• Ensuring qualitative applicants through target market analysis • Providing data analytics and trends for developing competitive go to market strategies across locations • To analyze competitor marketing strategy and target market strategy to aid in-house marketing planning• To play a key role in analyzing challenges and deep dive the data points for effective admission planning.Research:• Provide supporting data points and trends for designing marketing strategies to meet the targets • Establish effective dashboards and trend analysis data charts for effective decision making for all stakeholders involved in admissions • To establish research methods and techniques to deliver true market realities and insights • To identify target audience needs through scientific market research and data analysis Admissions:• To coordinate with all stakeholders involved in admissions and supply necessary data to maximize the response and admissions• Handle admission enquiries and convert them effectively• Driving admissions department decisions from gut-based to database • Establishing functional objectives in line with organizational objectivesCoordination:• To act as the bridge between university and prospect students • Working closely with the marketing communications team, and enhance the visibility and brand factor • Establish hospitality standards to handle the customers in the desired manner for establishing the brand value • Oversee the internal and external communications process• Serving as a liaison between Admissions & Marketing department for effective deliverables Show less

  • Deputy Director - Admissions & Outreach

    Oct 2023 - now

  • Assistant Professor

    Jul 2008 - now

  • Head of Insights & Research

    Nov 2020 - Oct 2023

  • Assistant Director of Admissions

    Dec 2013 - Nov 2020