Regional Recruitment Manager

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

📋 Description

• Act as a representative for Sunway University, collaborating with its International Recruitment Office on recruitment and conversion initiatives.

• Assist throughout all phases of the international student recruitment process, ensuring adherence to best practices and the confidentiality of university data.

• Engage in both online and in-person recruitment and outreach activities for prospective students, their parents, and educational counselors.

• Identify and implement strategies to improve international institutional partnerships in Pakistan and the Middle East.

• Provide precise information and guidance to prospective students and educational agents.

• Advise students and follow up regarding offer acceptances, document requirements, and admission-related matters.

• Respond to inquiries, develop the application database, and support students throughout the application journey.

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

• Establish relationships with stakeholders within the education sector.

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

• Participate in social media initiatives and online training sessions.

• Assist with both online and offline events, as well as information sessions.

• Support localized content and promotional activities while maintaining databases for post-event follow-ups.

• Gather interested-student data and prepare activity outcome reports for the University.

• Coordinate with internal teams on administrative matters.

• Conduct online research, aggregate market intelligence, manage information, and update databases.

• Monitor project expenses and carry out activities within the allocated budget.

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

• Develop and manage key contact lists, providing reports at designated intervals.

• Document recruitment event and campaign details, project progress, leads, and CRM interactions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Possess a first degree level of education.

• Experience in student recruitment or a comparable environment is essential.

• Previous experience in the education sector, ideally in an administrative, managerial, or marketing capacity.

• Capability to thrive under pressure while fostering relationships across internal and external organizations.

• Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills are required.

• High proficiency in English with outstanding written and verbal communication and presentation abilities.

• Strong attention to detail is necessary.

• Proficiency in IT and Microsoft Office applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Familiarity with the higher education systems in Pakistan and the Middle East.

• Ability to handle substantial workloads, meet deadlines, and address work-related issues efficiently.

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

• Anticipated high frequency of travel due to event participation.

• Flexibility, adaptability, and the capability to work independently as well as part of a team.

• Legal authorization to work full-time in Nigeria is mandatory.

• A relevant postgraduate or professional qualification in business or marketing is preferred.

• Experience studying or living abroad is advantageous.

• Familiarity with the Malaysian higher education system and the country as a study destination is highly desirable.

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

• Understanding of higher education systems and issues relevant to students considering studying overseas is beneficial.

• Strong planning skills for creating and executing strategic and tactical plans.

• Excellent networking and relationship management capabilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working environment.

• Opportunities for career ownership and personal as well as professional growth.

• A supportive, collaborative, and respectful workplace culture.

• Commitment to equal opportunity in the workplace.

• Meaningful work that positively affects international higher education.

• Talent Team support throughout the application and interview process.