Regional Recruitment Manager-India

QS Quacquarelli Symonds

17h•Remote

About The Position

This role is for a dynamic, independent, and target-driven Regional Recruitment Manager to represent and promote Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in India and the South Asia Region. The primary focus is on developing partner networks, supporting alumni, and driving international student recruitment to meet VCU's international engagement and student recruitment goals. The position involves recruitment, conversion, marketing, and sales activities. The role requires serving as the VCU representative for international student enrollment, establishing relationships, increasing leads and applications through proactive recruitment activities, managing event logistics, and ensuring alignment with QS & VCU best practices. Regular communication with the VCU team and reporting on outcomes are essential. The position is preferably based in Bangalore, India, and requires significant travel (up to 40%) within India and occasional international travel to other South Asian markets. Occasional support for virtual events outside standard working hours may be necessary.

Requirements

Educated to first degree level
Experience working in the higher education industry.
Advanced-level English language skills.
Ability to travel across India & international whenever required
Highly refined business presentation and reporting skills in English.
High level of enthusiasm, self-motivation, and integrity to undertake lengthy periods of travel without supervision
Problem solving and organizational skills to deal with complex and difficult situations autonomously as they arise
A high level of literacy and attention to detail to produce clear, concise reports and strategies
High level of numeracy and prior experience of managing budgets and analyzing basic statistical information
Highly developed oral and written communication skills to deal with a wide range of contacts, both internally and externally at all levels
Experience of international conversion activity.
A history of working with educational agencies in the India & South Asia Region.
Experience working with international students and higher education programmes.
Experience selling a complex and diversified education product portfolio.
Exceptional time management skills.
Experience with customer service.
Demonstrable ability to meet enrolment targets.

Nice To Haves

Study abroad experience in the US will be valuable.
Experience collaborating interdepartmentally and/or externally.
Experience of effectively using CRM and data management tools, virtual engagement platforms, and productivity tools.
Advanced knowledge of Excel and Microsoft office.
Experience liaising with a geographically and culturally diverse team.
An awareness of issues in marketing educational services in an international context.
Sensitive to intellectual property and data protection.

Responsibilities

Serve as the VCU representative for international student enrolment in the region, with awareness of opportunities and potential challenges/threats within the region
Establish a network of relationships to effectively support and maximize regional recruitment to meet VCU international student enrolment goals
Increase leads and international student applications through the development of proactive recruitment activities and engagement, including and not limited to information sessions, webinars.
Responsible for meeting application and enrollment goals
Effectively manage all event logistics, communications, and support partners / vendors relationships, in collaboration with VCU team
Ensure that all regional recruitment activities are aligned with best practices in enrolment management and recruitment of QS & VCU
Regular communication with VCU team to ensure activities are aligned with institutional and enrolment goals
Report regularly on outcomes of all activities related to the role and responsibilities, including relevant metrics and accurate data
Representing the university at recruitment events (fairs, school visits, webinars, open days and counsellor events), communicating with prospective students, providing academic program information
Build visibility and trust with authorized in-region recruitment partners, delivering training and brand education to enable partners to recruit international students to VCU, while ensuring the quality and credibility of application is met.
Identify and cultivate strong relationships with international schools, local universities, and other feeder institutions.
Working closely with the in-country Partnership team, fostering relationships with partner institutions, and supporting partnership initiatives that contribute to student recruitment outcomes.
Providing information to prospective students on the application process, including application deadlines, application requirements, procedures for submission etc.
Hosting alumni events to engage alumni
Document all leads and related activities in a consistent manner as required

Benefits

Competitive base salary
Access to an annual bonus scheme (for qualifying roles only)
21 days annual leave – increasing to 23 days after 5 years’ service + 8 days casual leave
14 days holiday for the year 2025
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Access to Provident Fund and Pension Fund Scheme
Group Medical Insurance
Free subscription to the Calm App
EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Service
Access to a variety of diversity and inclusion initiatives and groups
Strong recognition and reward programs
Support for volunteering and study leave
Free subscription to LinkedIn learning
Options to join our outstanding global Mentorship programme