Director of International Student Recruitment

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, United States, Canada, United Kingdom, The Netherlands, 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.

About the Role

We’re looking for a strategic and dynamic Director of International Student Recruitment (known internally as Director Marketing & Recruitment) to lead the launch and growth of Western International College (WesternIC), a new partnership within the University Partnerships North America (UPNA) division of Navitas, at Western University in London, Ontario.

In this role, you’ll shape and execute marketing and recruitment strategies that drive international student enrollment across both undergraduate and graduate programs. You’ll also play a key role in building WesternIC’s brand presence in key global markets, managing relationships with our university partner, and leading a talented marketing team to deliver exceptional results.

This is a leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, global education environment and is passionate about helping international students achieve their academic goals and reach their full potential.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Marketing & Recruitment: Develop and execute marketing campaigns and recruitment strategies to meet annual enrollment targets, with a strong focus on both undergraduate and graduate programs.

Graduate-Level Focus: Lead initiatives tailored to graduate student recruitment, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and market demand.

Team Leadership: Manage and mentor college marketing teams, fostering collaboration and performance excellence.

Budget Oversight: Develop and manage the business unit’s marketing and recruitment budget.

Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with university partners and internal teams.

Pipeline Management: Design and implement effective recruitment pipelines and forecasting tools.

Global Collaboration: Coordinate with offshore offices to ensure consistent messaging and value proposition delivery.

Market Development: Identify and support growth in new and existing markets, including direct involvement in key regions.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field

Proven success in student recruitment and marketing, ideally in post-secondary education

Experience recruiting for graduate-level programs

Strong leadership and strategic planning capabilities

Experience managing budgets and leading teams

Experience in pipeline management and understanding of target setting

Ability to travel extensively (domestic and international)

Legal authorization to work in Canada

Preferred:

Master’s degree in a related field

Proficiency in a second language

International recruitment experience

Why Join Us?

Lead high-impact initiatives in a global education organization

Shape recruitment strategies for both undergraduate and graduate programs

Work alongside dedicated professionals across North America and our international network.

Competitive compensation and benefits

Opportunities for professional growth and international travel

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 welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Successful applicants will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks, including criminal background and professional reference checks.

Ready to make a global impact? Apply today and bring your leadership to a role where your vision drives student success.