Job Title:
Student Recruitment Officer (International Markets)
Department:
IR0003 Marketing and Admissions
Reporting to:
Sales Manager
The position of the Student Recruitment Officer (International Markets) has responsibility, reporting to the Sales Manager, to recruit students from key International Markets in accordance with agreed targets, as well as ensuring the smooth flow of students through the recruitment pipeline. The post is a combination of office-based activity including administrative work and international travel representing DBS at agent fairs, partner institutions, International Days, and other events in global markets as required.
International Travel will be a key requirement of this role.
Specific responsibilities of the Student Recruitment Officer for International Markets will include:
Travel to key markets across the globe including Africa, the Americas & Asia, representing DBS
Recruitment of students from global markets in accordance with agreed targets.
Developing and managing agent/partner relationships for the College to support the delivery of our Internationalisation strategic objectives.
Arrange visits/meetings to agents in key markets as per an agreed travel plan
To build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders including academic staff, academic operations staff, Admissions teams, Student Experience and Careers and to work collaboratively with these stakeholders to support international recruitment.
Attendance at Agent fairs, partner institutions, International Days, Open events, Recruitment fairs, registration and Induction events on location or online in key markets, and on the DBS Campus as required
Conduct calls to manage students through the pipeline stages and liaise with applicants and/or their agents regarding status updates of applications.
Follow up with International student recruitment leads and applications at all statuses by phone, email or any other communication channel as directed
Work with the Marketing team in developing relevant marketing communications for International partners and their students and building marketing plans for markets
Develop plans considering the changing landscape of the market & the role’s recruitment target
Provision of timely and regular reports to management with up to date statistics and analysis of student applications and recruitment
Provide comprehensive reports on agent/partner visits/meetings and to ensure that market intelligence gained through recruitment activity is fed back to colleagues within the recruitment function to inform future activity.
Ensure international recruitment and business development activities meet the Code of Practice for Pastoral Care of International Students
Organisation and provision of a comprehensive and streamlined information service to both agents and students
Management and development of relationships with all targeted and potential partners and applicants/students
Liaison and contact Person for relevant Agents
Conduct regular follow up calls with agents
Onboard new agents in line with agent management compliance processes
Provide training sessions to agents and counsellor staff
Assist in other student recruitment areas when required
Additional administrative and marketing tasks as delegated by management
Remain flexible to changes in priorities, geographic focus, and responsibilities
Working Relationships:
The management of successful working relationships will be an integral aspect of the role. This will include:
Reporting Arrangement:
The Student Recruitment Officer (International Markets) will report directly to the Sales Manager and will have a high level of day-to-day autonomy in discharging his/her responsibilities.
Requirements:
Must have a minimum of a Primary Honours Degree
Well travelled & is a confident solo traveller
Experience in relationship management is essential
Excellent presentation skills and ability to communicate information to the public in an effective and professional manner
Dynamic and results orientated with a proven track record of working to targets
Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication with report writing skills
Ability to work effectively and accurately under pressure and to prioritise and to meet deadlines
Ability to work as part of a team to achieve goals and objectives
Flexible approach to work as there may be some evenings and weekend work required as well as international travel
Experience of working within the educational sector and experience of International students studying in Ireland is desirable
A second language to English is an advantage
Pay & Benefits
The salary for this role is 45-50K.
Free Internal Courses;
Discounted Fees for Family Members;
Life Assurance & Disabilities Cover;
Sports & Social;
Employee Assistance Programme;
Employee Discount Scheme;
Paid sick leave;
Death-In-Service Benefit.
This job description is a guide to the work the post holder will initially be required to undertake. It may be amended from time to time to meet changing circumstances by mutual agreement. It is expected that the job description will be reviewed regularly by the post-holder and their manager.
Position Type:
Full time
Contract Type:
Regular
Pay Frequency:
Location:
Dublin, IRE
Job Functional Area:
Student Acquisition
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This job description is a guide to the work the post holder will initially be required to undertake. It may be amended from time to time to meet changing circumstances by mutual agreement. It is expected that the job description will be reviewed regularly by the post-holder and their manager.
DBS is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. If you require any adjustments or additional support within the recruitment process, please contact us directly.
