Associate Manager, Regional Recruitment

ApplyBoard simplifies the study abroad search, application, and acceptance process by connecting international students, recruitment partners, and educational institutions on one intuitive and personalized platform. ApplyBoard is a mission-driven, hyper-growth organization. It has been attracting dedicated individuals for more than eight years who are inspired every day to break down barriers to international education and take their careers to new heights at a company that will invest in their career growth. Our six core values are our compass in our mission to Educate the World and the foundation of our unique company culture. As an organization built on a foundation of diversity, it’s important that our team members are representative of the students from more than 150 countries that we support.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for an experienced, well connected and organized Associate Manager, Regional Recruitment to join our growing Overseas Team and take our company and platform to the next level!

What you'll be doing every day:

• The Candidate should be able to lead multiple schools or steam of school Reps, as needed

• Expand international recruitment channel; Plan marketing and international recruitment strategies for ApplyBoard exclusive schools

• Represent ApplyBoard brand to promote ApplyBoard services to agents, international educators, and prospective students

• Increase international student enrolment at ApplyBoard by recruiting international students from diverse regions

• Negotiate terms of engagement, provide training to agents and their staff, and keep the agent contacts engaged with ApplyBoard through regular communication

• Undergo presentations in the local marketplace to further promote ApplyBoard Exclusive institutions

• Train and guide agents to improve the quality and volume of international applicants, ensuring top quality

• Disseminate communications and activities online using CRM and social media platforms, including delivering key messages and encouraging engagement from potential and current students

• Implement marketing and recruitment strategies through research and market analysis to maximize international student outreach for 

• Proactively undergo agent outreach.

• Participate in education fairs, promote presentations to agents and potential students to promote ApplyBoard exclusive schools

• Available to respond to the prospective student and RP inquiries

• Ensure Recruitment Partner quality via regular training for agents and increase volume of international applicants to meet semester targets

• Increase international student enrolment by recruiting international students from diverse region Like South Asia, West Africa

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with key internal stakeholders at the University/College and internal Apply Board staff

• Hold regular team meetings with University/College Recruitment team to monitor targets and market developments

• Hold regular 1-1 meetings with Recruitment Partners, International Recruitment Managers, and other team leaders to ensure regular follow up and coaching

• Provide support and leadership to the sales team

• Ensure enrolment targets are aligned and achieved by semester and annually as set out by the company

• Extensive travel required for 15- 20 working days in a month, as required

What you bring to the table:

• Fluent in English

• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience

• Minimum 8-10 years of international student recruitment experience for secondary and/or post-secondary institutions

• Exceptional communication verbal and written skills

• Autonomous self-starter, with the ability to work independently within a team-based environment

• Aptitude for prioritizing tasks with an attention to detail to ensure information accuracy

• Exceptional problem-solving skills under ambiguous circumstances to ensure you provide the best outcome for our students while maintaining integrity with our partner relationships

• Experience working with educational consultants and or postsecondary institutions directly; considered a bonus

• Experience working with a CRM; considered an asset

About ApplyBoard

ApplyBoard empowers students around the world to access the best education. With more than 1,000,000 students from over 150 countries helped with their journey in less than a decade, we are just getting started.

ApplyBoard’s 1,200 global team members in 30 countries assist students and our 1,500 partner institutions by empowering the international student sector with innovative technology and insights. As a five-time consecutive Deloitte Fast 50 and Fast 500 ranked company, ApplyBoard is growing and scaling like few other companies. On top of our strong growth, our people are growing personally and professionally. ApplyBoard India was Great Place to Work® Institute (India) certified for outstanding employee experience and workplace culture.

Thank you for your interest in joining the ApplyBoard Team and being part of our mission to Educate the World. While we are lucky to attract a high level of interest in each of our roles, only qualified applicants will be contacted and selected for an interview.

ApplyBoard welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all aspects of the hiring and selection process.