Regional Recruitment Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in China.

📋 Description

• Act as a representative for Kingston University, collaborating closely with its International Recruitment Office.

• Assist in recruitment and conversion efforts throughout the entire student recruitment process.

• Engage in both online and in-person recruitment and outreach events catering to prospective students, parents, and counselors.

• Identify and execute strategies to enhance and expand international institutional collaborations in designated regions of China.

• Deliver accurate information and guidance to prospective students and education agents.

• Provide student counseling and follow up on offer acceptance, document requirements, and admission-related matters.

• Respond to inquiries and guide prospective students throughout their application journey.

• Utilize the CRM system to target and nurture assigned leads and applicants.

• Cultivate relationships with stakeholders in China's education sector.

• Represent the university at education events, trade shows, conferences, webinars, and virtual events.

• Participate in social media initiatives and online training.

• Support both online and offline events, information sessions, localized content creation, and promotional activities.

• Maintain databases and perform post-event follow-ups.

• Compile data on interested students and prepare activity outcome reports for the university.

• Coordinate with internal teams on administrative matters.

• Conduct market research, gather intelligence, manage information, update databases, and assist with presentations and events.

• Manage activities within budget and track project expenses.

• Maintain communications with stakeholders and keep current market information updated.

• Develop and sustain key contact lists.

• Document recruitment events, campaigns, project progress, and interactions with leads and applicants in the CRM.

• Submit reports according to established requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Hold a first degree or equivalent qualification.

• Experience in student recruitment or a related field.

• Capability to perform under pressure and foster relationships across all levels of the organization.

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

• High proficiency in English with exceptional written, oral communication, and presentation abilities.

• Keen attention to detail.

• Proficient in IT, particularly with Microsoft Office applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Understanding of the China Higher Education system.

• Collaborative working approach.

• Ability to manage substantial workloads, adhere to deadlines, and resolve work-related issues.

• Willingness to work outside regular office hours and/or on weekends.

• Expected to travel frequently due to event participation.

• Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability, self-initiative, and team collaboration skills.

• Legal authorization to work full-time in China.

• Relevant postgraduate or professional qualifications in business or marketing are advantageous.

• Qualifications from the UK or familiarity with the UK education system are preferred.

• Previous overseas study or living experience is a plus.

• Experience in developing marketing campaigns and utilizing social media as a communication tool is desirable.

• Understanding of higher education and issues pertinent to students considering overseas study is beneficial.

• Strong planning skills for strategic and tactical initiatives are advantageous.

• Effective networking and relationship management skills are a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working environment.

• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.

• Engaging work that positively impacts international higher education.

• Gold-accredited Investors in People organization.

• Commitment to equal opportunities and an inclusive workplace culture.