Student Recruitment Manager

Navitas is a leading global education provider that has helped generations of learners transform their lives through education. The Navitas portfolio employs more than 5,000 staff and supports more than 60,000 students. It encompasses a broad selection of partners, locations, and opportunities including university pathway programs, English language qualifications, employment training, creative media training, and more.

The Student Recruitment Manager works collaboratively with the Director of Student Recruitment & Admissions and the wider marketing and admissions team in the creation, execution and evaluation of strategies that contribute to student recruitment for Careers & Industry business units.

A key focus of this role is implementing strategies to drive increased student enrolments from designated countries and regions.  This will be achieved through the development of appropriate marketing materials, ongoing training and management of agents, attendance at key recruitment events and expos, responding to enquiries from prospective students and the tactical execution of enquiry conversion strategies.

The Student Recruitment Manager is expected to engage in domestic and international travel as appropriate.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide input into the development of annual marketing plans, recruitment targets and budgets.
• Develop and manage effective relationships with agents, business units and Navitas colleagues
• Represent Navitas Careers & Industry businesses at agent and school events, including student exhibitions, training activities and promotional events
• Develop, implement and evaluate lead generation, conversion and referral campaigns
• Contribute to the development of the value proposition that differentiates Careers & Industry businesses in specific target markets
• Develop nurture and conversion campaigns to maximise student enrolments
• Develop, execute and evaluate student recruitment strategies/campaigns/promotional activities and content, including joint activities with our broader business
• Contribute to product portfolio development and ongoing evaluation in line with market demand

Our ideal candidate should have:

• Bachelors degree
• Experience in higher education recruitment with a broad knowledge of the university systems
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication, presentation and negotiation skills
• Exceptional communication skills - both written and verbal
• Demonstrated success in a sales or marketing environment
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and constructively within a team
• Willingness to be flexible with work hours and have the ability to travel overseas, often outside normal office hours
• Demonstrated organisational skills, including the ability to work on multiple projects and effectively manage competing priorities
• Fluent in English

In addition, the following are highly desirable:

• Language ability relevant to student markets
• Existing relationships with education agents
• Experience of customer relationship management software (particularly Salesforce)

Navitas Careers and Industry (C&I) focuses on shared values, respect and strengths across our teams, you will work together with others committed to transforming lives through education in a purpose-driven, engaging, and supportive team environment.

At C&I our employee perks and benefits include: 

• Unlimited global career opportunities across the Navitas portfolio
• Flexible working arrangements
• Salary packaging and novated leasing
• 2 paid volunteer days per year for your passionate causes
• Up to 50% scholarships are available to staff enrolled in courses offered by Navitas colleges
• Health & well-being packages including access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
• Discounted gym memberships, private health insurance, movie tickets, travel, hotels, insurance and selected retailers
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and professional development opportunities

Diversity Equity and Inclusion: 

C&I, as part of Navitas, promotes and embraces an inclusive and diverse workforce. We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, of all ages and genders, First Nations and Indigenous peoples, and people of diverse community groups. We believe equality, flexibility and diversity deliver a rich and collaborative environment. We strive to ensure that all our staff – no matter where they are from or who they are – feel safe, supported, and are given opportunities to thrive. 

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To Apply:

• Submit your CV (if including a cover letter please note you can upload this on the 2nd page of the application process)
• Please note applicants are assessed upon receipt so you are encouraged to apply now.