Student Recruitment Manager

Student Recruitment Manager

About the role

The Student Recruitment Manager plays a significant role in driving recruitment growth and achieving student recruitment targets in their region on behalf of the Career and Industry division. The Student Recruitment Manager works closely with colleagues based in colleges and in-market including the Regional Management team. This position will be responsible for on the ground recruitment activities including, but not limited to agent training, lead generation events, student conversion and solving specific student, parent or agent queries. This role requires the ability to support a broad range of internal and external stakeholders across the region to drive long-term growth for a specific product(s) in the market.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Planning & Execution:

• Develop and execute comprehensive recruitment strategies and campaigns aimed at attracting high-quality prospective students from a variety of backgrounds.


• Identify recruitment targets based on institutional goals and objectives, ensuring alignment with long-term enrolment goals.


• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and adjust as necessary to meet annual enrolment targets.

2. Relationship Building:

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with high schools, community colleges, educational consultants, and other key stakeholders.


• Build partnerships with community organizations, industry leaders, and alumni to enhance recruitment efforts.


• Engage with prospective students and their families through one-on-one meetings, campus visits, and recruitment events.

3. Event Planning & Execution:

• Organize and manage recruitment events, including open houses, campus tours, college fairs, and information sessions.


• Coordinate travel for recruitment events, ensuring attendance at national and international events when applicable.


• Represent the institution at regional, national, and international recruitment events.

4. Data Analysis & Reporting:

• Use analytics and CRM (Customer Relationship Management) tools to monitor trends in student recruitment, application data, and conversion rates.


• Prepare regular reports on recruitment performance and present them to senior management, offering insights and recommendations for improvement.


• Implement effective follow-up strategies to ensure high conversion rates from inquiry to enrolment.

5. Marketing & Communications:

• Collaborate with the marketing team to create compelling recruitment materials, including brochures, websites, digital content, and social media campaigns.


• Ensure that marketing materials are up to date and aligned with the institution's brand and recruitment goals.


• Assist with the development of content for recruitment-related communications, such as email marketing, direct mail, and advertisements

Qualifications:

• Education:
  
  
  
  • Degree in higher education, marketing, business, or related field preferred.
  
  
  
  


• Experience:
  
  
  
  • 1-3 years of experience in student recruitment, admissions, or enrolment management in higher education.
  
  
  • Proven experience in leading a team and developing successful recruitment strategies.
  
  
  • Knowledge of CRM systems, data analysis, and digital marketing tools.
  
  
  
  


• Skills:
  
  
  
  • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  
  
  • Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
  
  
  • Ability to work collaboratively with various departments, students, and external stakeholders.
  
  
  • Data-driven decision-making skills with the ability to interpret recruitment metrics and trends.
  
  
  • Comfortable with public speaking, presentations, and representing the institution at events.
  
  
  
  

Working Conditions:

• Occasional travel required for recruitment events and outreach.


• Flexible hours, with some evening and weekend work as needed.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment.

What we can offer you:

Navitas is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and communities in which we live and serve.

About Us

Navitas is a leading global education provider that has helped generations of learners transform their lives through education. We create life-changing opportunities to learn by delivering an extensive range of educational services to over 56,000 aspirational students across our global network each year.

Diversity and Inclusion

Navitas promotes and embraces an inclusive and diversified workforce. We believe equality, flexibility and diversity in the workplace will deliver a rich and collaborative environment for our employees, students, and clients.

We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, of all ages and genders and diverse community groups.

How to apply

Please apply online to lodge your application successfully.

Applications will close on 02 July 2025. However, we reserve the right to progress or confirm applicants prior to close date. Applications received after the close date may be considered pending the recruitment process.

Extra information

For further information or to view other opportunities, please visit navitas.com/careers.

Successful candidates will require full working rights in India, New Delhi.

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