Student Recruitment Manager, supporting an Australia Institution

Role/Title: Student Recruitment Manager – supporting an Australia Institution

Location: Philippines

About Us

Acumen, established in 2008 under the Sannam S4 Group umbrella, is a premier internationalization partner for educational institutions worldwide. Originating in India, we have expanded our services across Asia, North America, and beyond, providing comprehensive support to universities and organizations embarking on their global journeys.

Our Mission and Approach

Driven by research and rich data insights, Acumen offers innovative solutions tailored to the unique needs of each partner. Our end-to-end services empower educational institutions to establish and enhance their international presence, ensuring they receive trusted guidance and expertise at every step.

Global Reach and Services

With a strong presence in India, South and Southeast Asia, and North America, Acumen delivers excellence in education consulting, advisory, and implementation. Our services include in-country representation, high school engagement, agent management, enrollment services, and strategic consulting, all designed to help institutions thrive in today's competitive international education landscape.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an ambitious, target-orientated team player to join the Acumen team to provide full-time support to one of our Australian education clients as a Student Recruitment Manager.

Role Summary:

The Student Recruitment Manager will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, particularly recruitment agents, to represent the global presence of the Institution in the Philippines and South East Asia region, and increase the overall number of students studying courses at the Institution.

The incumbent will support this purpose by representing the Institution at recruitment events, providing training to our registered partners and recruitment agents while building and managing these relationships, and proactively counselling prospective students to support their study journey, along with identifying opportunities to work with government departments and other educational institutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning and delivery of activities to achieve annual recruitment targets set for the Philippines market and other markets as requested.
• Contribute to the Institution’s market intelligence through gathering, synthesising, and sharing relevant current market information and opportunities that can support the Institution to meet and exceed recruitment targets.
• Represent the Institution, demonstrating professionalism and the Institution’s values, at education promotion and recruitment events, such as exhibitions, seminars and events organised by recruitment agents or directly, and actively contribute to raising the Institution’s profile and marketability.
• Work collaboratively across the International Student Recruitment team to deliver on shared targets, build capability and improve recruitment activity.
• Work effectively with International Admissions to ensure the Institution’s Admission Guidelines and Policies are adhered to along with complying with the ESOS National Code while providing constructive feedback when improvements are identified.
• Assist the Regional Manager, with a range of other tasks as required including, but not limited to:

• organising and conducting visits to campus by agents, institutions representatives and other officials
• providing input into International Student Recruitment Country planning for Philippines including budget planning and expenditure
• providing internal and external reporting
• stakeholder relationship management and representing International Student Recruitment in internal Institution and external forums; and
• undertaking other duties as assigned by the Regional Manager or other senior team members.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Completion of a degree and/or relevant combination of skills and experience.
• Demonstrated experience in international education recruitment or experience in sales and meeting/or exceeding targets with the ability to quickly acquire knowledge on international education.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge and understanding of the education system and understanding of the range of issues relevant to students contemplating study in Australia.
• Sound knowledge of processes and procedures underpinning successful international student interest, such as enquiry management, admissions, immigration issues.
• Potential to grow themselves outside the recruitment responsibilities to actively look for new channels to achieve their goals.
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills including the ability to communicate and present effectively to groups, and with a diverse range of people and organisations.
• Excellent organisational skills including the ability to prioritise tasks and perform a diverse range of tasks with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a matrix structure team, as well as work independently using initiative and judgement.
• Fluent in English.
• A valid passport with the ability to travel around South East Asia and internationally.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package
• Be part of a globally recognized organization in international education

If you’re eager to work with a world-class team of professionals, passionate about international education and student mobility, and driven to make a meaningful impact in this exciting and dynamic field, we encourage you to apply.