About the job

Recruitment Manager Wilfrid Laurier International College

The Student Recruitment Manager plays a significant role in driving recruitment growth and achieving student recruitment targets in their region on behalf of Wilfrid Laurier International College, across West Africa – namely Nigeria and Ghana. This position will be responsible for on-the-ground recruitment activities including, but not limited to agent training, high school engagement, 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 in the market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operationalize student recruitment plans in the relevant country/territory in collaboration with college-based and in-market teams.
• Attend events on behalf of the division/college (and as relevant, of your University Partner)
• Participate in all recruitment activities including, but not limited to, training, events, student conversion, pipeline management, information sessions, and managing inquiries/agent requests.
• Deliver market insight and accurate recruitment forecasts through regular and detailed reports to the SSRM [ for SRMs], Director of Marketing and Admissions, and Regional Manager.
• Handle student inquiries and manage leads.
• Ensure complete and accurate reporting of all activities on the CRM.
• Coordinate student contact to confirm the outcome of the visa interview.
• Execute the pre-departure process with channel partners and students.

Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Proven track record of strong recruitment performance.
• High-level numeric literacy and critical thinking.
• High-level interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills are required in business-level English both written and spoken.
• Proven ability as a team player.
• Ability to demonstrate innovative thinking.
• An eye for developing new recruitment initiatives.
• Ability to take responsibility for decisions and outcomes.
• Flexible attitude to work including a willingness to work weekends and evenings in support of recruitment activities both locally and internationally.
• Ability to meet targets within the defined timelines among changing priorities.

Desirables:

• Success in a recruitment role within the higher education sector.
• Proven ability to monitor and evaluate the success of activities and report appropriately.
• Proven ability to work successfully with education agents.
• Experience working in the high school sector and ideally contact in high schools.
• Experience in working effectively within a matrix structure to ensure competing demands are met.
• Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM systems

About Navitas

Since 1994, Navitas has been a respected leader in global higher education. As pioneers in the university pathway sector, we have trusted partnerships with more than 30 forward-thinking universities in Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, The Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, and Sri Lanka. We provide our partners with access to resources and expertise to help drive large-scale initiatives that provide tangible, lasting benefits to students, faculty, staff, and local communities.

What We Offer

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.

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

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Applications close on Tuesday 24th October 2023.However, we reserve the right to progress or confirm applicants prior to the closing date. Applications received after the closing date may be considered pending the recruitment process.

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