Lathika Nair

Admissions & Outreach leader with over 20 years of experience driving enrollment growth, strengthening institutional relationships, and guiding students. Known for building impactful outreach networks, leading high-performing teams, and implementing structured, data-backed admissions strategies. A strong communicator who blends empathy, clarity, and strategy to support students and institutions, with the added advantage of multilingual proficiency.

Regional Manager – Admissions & Outreach at NIIT University (2020-12 – Present)

• Lead admissions operations across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala & Karnataka, improving inquiry generation and enrollment quality.
• Build strong relationships with schools, counsellors, educators, and parent communities.
• Manage and coach the counselors, improving follow-ups and conversion discipline.
• Use data trends to identify potential regions and design outreach plans.
• Represent the university at fairs, presentations, and counselor networking events.

Senior Manager – Sales (A.P & Telangana) at School Guru / TeamLease (2019-07 – 2020-11)

• Coordinated with university leadership to promote Online and ODL programs.
• Identified new market opportunities and managed client acquisition.
• Led a regional sales team to achieve revenue goals.
• Promoted e-learning and skilling programs to institutions and corporates.
• Appointed and trained business partners to expand reach.

Admissions Manager at ICAT Design & Media College (2017-03 – 2019-04)

• Managed admissions cycle counseling, interviews, eligibility checks, and closures.
• Strengthened parent–student interactions through effective communication.
• Conducted seminars and improved brand visibility in schools.
• Used conversion tracking for regional planning.

Manager, Academic Operations at HCL Talent Care (2015-01 – 2017-12)

Ensured smooth campus operations, managed trainee onboarding, coordinated certifications, handled MIS, and liaised with clients for OJT programs.

Manager, Student Relations at TimesPro (2013-01 – 2015-12)

Led center admissions, generated revenue, conducted counseling sessions, managed walk-ins, and drove marketing initiatives, was recognized multiple times for performance.

Asst. Manager Admissions at Arena Animation (2011-01 – 2013-12)

Counseled students, managed admissions, conducted seminars, and oversaw front-office coordination.

Sr. Career Advisor at IMAGE Infotainment (2008-01 – 2011-12)

Delivered career counseling, conducted seminars, supported campus teams, and consistently exceeded admission targets.

Counseling Officer at ICFAI National College (2004-01 – 2008-12)

Counseled students & parents, resolved academic issues, managed records, and earned Best Counselling Officer recognition.

MBA in International Business – Pondicherry University

MA in English – Osmania University

BA in Economics & Public Administration – Kurukshetra University