Director, Student Recruitment, Marketing and Admissions

As part of our commitment to deliver education to students around the world, in 2024 Navitas joined with Deakin University (AU) and Lancaster University (UK) in an innovative partnership to manage and operate a new joint higher education campus in Indonesia.

Bringing together a combined reputation for world-leading education and research, and extensive experience in international education, the Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia campus will deliver the highest quality, affordable educational opportunities to Indonesian and international students, while also working to support the education, research, and human capital priorities of the Indonesian Government. It will also advance Indonesia’s reputation as an appealing international education destination.

The Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia campus will open to students in September 2025, initially offering five dual degree undergraduate programs in the areas of Business and Information Technology. The campus will also offer a one-year preparatory program as a direct pathway to the three-year undergraduate programs.

The Indonesia campus is located in Bandung, West Java, which is recognised as an important and vibrant location for higher education in Indonesia. Students and teachers will be part of a thriving education community attracting diverse student cohorts from across Indonesia and globally.

As a crucial member of the campus senior team, and reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, the Director of Student Recruitment, Marketing and Admissions will lead the strategic direction, development, and execution of successful student recruitment activities to significantly grow and exceed recruitment targets for Deakin University and Lancaster University Indonesia. This includes the development of new business opportunities and partnerships domestically & internationally to further promote the joint Deakin Lancaster University brand.

As a senior leader, the Director of Student Recruitment, Marketing and Admissions will bring to the role experience, passion and drive with a proven track record in achieving and exceeding sales targets in the Indonesian higher education sector.

Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• Successful and proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales and recruitment targets in the Indonesia Higher Education sector.
• Ability to successfully lead, manage and build a high achieving team to meet and exceed targets; to inspire team members to explore and engage in all avenues of sales, marketing and student recruitment.
• Ability to leverage existing personal network of contacts in the international education market for immediate impact.
• Demonstrated experience in the development and management of strategic / operational planning and budgets to achieve successful, cost-effective outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities to create value, develop and deliver executive recommendations and strategies including high quality presentations and documents.
• Proven ability to apply commercial rigour and business acumen to decision-making.
• Strong track record in executing conversion and retention strategies through a CRM and lead management automation tools.
• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively within dynamic environments, with focus on collaborating with and influencing various stakeholders.
• Demonstrated sales skills and appropriate knowledge of the business environment and applications for the company’s products and services.
• Analytical mind with good problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Desirable:

• Experience working in the global Higher Education sector.
• Experience building and nurturing agent relationships in the international education sector.
• Knowledge and experience of PR, events promotion, advertising, digital marketing, branding, and building media presence would be well regarded.
• Successful work experience in a multi-cultural environment.
• Fluent in verbal and written Bahasa Indonesia

How to apply

Applicants are assessed upon receipt, so you are encouraged to apply now. 

What we can offer 

• An attractive salary package
• Relocation assistance can be negotiated
• Private Health Benefits
• We care for you. We offer a range of employee benefits, support to help you be your best, and flexibility, to help us all thrive.
• Navitas is where work has meaning. Our impact is far-reaching – we create lasting legacies for students and communities.

The role will be campus based in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia.

For more information about Deakin Lancaster Indonesia please visit our website.