Senior Student Recruitment Officer supporting the University of Limerick, Ireland

We are looking for a talented, dedicated professional to be an Indonesia-based Senior Student Recruitment Officer for the University of Limerick in Ireland . The role will be fully dedicated to representing the institution in key markets in Southeast Asia.

About Grok Global Services

Founded in 2005, Grok Global Services is a best-in-class provider of international engagement services for higher education institutions. By joining our team, you will be working in a supportive environment full of like-minded professionals, each committed to advancing the internationalization of higher education institutions from around the world.

A pioneer of in-country staffing in the international education sector, Grok remains at the forefront of this model and currently delivers this service across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas. The company also boasts industry-leading divisions in digital marketing and strategic consulting.

University of Limerick

University of Limerick in Ireland is among the top 400 universities globally. UL has significantly improved its QS World University Rankings, climbing more than 10 places to a ranking of 388 overall this year. UL is placed in the top 2% of universities in the world. It is a comprehensive internationally focused public university. It is an energetic and enterprising university with a proud record of innovation in education and excellence in teaching and research.

About the role

The primary focus of the role will be to support the implementation of the University’s international recruitment strategy working closely with the Ireland-based team. You will deliver recruitment and conversion activities targeting prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students, leading to applications and enrolment from students across the Southeast Asia region.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Working closely with the Ireland based Regional Recruitment Officer for Southeast Asia to implement student recruitment and conversion strategies for the region.
• Liaise closely with colleagues from the international recruitment and admissions teams and develop working relationships with a range of stakeholders in other areas of the University, including faculty members involved in international activities.
• Produce annual regional recruitment plans in support of the Regional Officer, including the provision of data-led insights to inform effective planning.
• Support the Recruitment & Partnerships Manager with monthly data analysis and reporting on international recruitment trends, recruitment channel analysis, performance metrics and other relevant insight to inform strategic decisions.
• Contribute to monitoring and reporting on the regional recruitment budget in line with strategic priorities.
• Responsible for the engagement of key stakeholders in Southeast Asia, including agents, schools, pathway providers, sponsors and partner universities. Managing and developing key relationships.
• Manage day-to-day communications with prospective students, parents, and other key stakeholders delivering an excellent experience. This includes management of the relevant enquiry sources.
• Use the CRM system to accurately record, track and manage prospective student interactions.
• Prepare and deliver recruitment and promotional presentations and workshops to a range of audiences including potential students and their parents; staff in schools and colleges; agents; government bodies and partner universities, both in person and via online communication methods.
• Lead and deliver conversion campaigns to guide prospective students through each stage of their application journey, ensuring they stay engaged and complete the process successfully.
• Co-ordinate visits to key markets in the region by senior members of staff at the University including the delivery of itineraries and briefings.
• Contribute to other activities to support international recruitment objectives as directed by the Regional Officer and the Recruitment and Partnerships Manager.

Background

• A minimum of 4-5 years of experience in increasingly responsible roles related to international student recruitment, marketing and PR.
• Demonstrable success in delivering successful student recruitment strategies.
• Up-to-date knowledge of the Irish Higher Education system and knowledge of the broader external market environment for international education.
• Experience representing a known higher education institution is desirable.
• Minimum qualification: Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong English fluency. Proficient in business writing. Able to discuss strategy and analysis with English speakers.
• Experience of public speaking, including presenting to an audience.
• Experience of managing, processing and analysing data.
• Ability to work independently but also effectively as part of a wider team.
• The ability to travel frequently within Southeast Asia - up to 12 weeks per year.
• Voluntary or other life experience that demonstrates creativity, hard work, persistence or drive to succeed.

Traits to Succeed

• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to influence others.
• Strong analytic and strategic skills – evaluate issues, data and make tactical recommendations.
• Sound judgment, internal moral compass.
• Able to multi-task and manage a balanced agenda.
• Strong customer sensitivity.
• Attention to detail.
• Intelligence, creative problem-solving skills.
• Emotional maturity and confidence.
• Strong political and cultural awareness
• Ambitious and driven to results.
• Initiative and resourceful.
• Self-motivated, hardworking and persistent.

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